You know it has happened to you…a kid says something that leaves you bewildered or smiling wide and you think “I wanna remember this”. I have some pretty hilarious kiddos who say great stuff. About 2 years ago, I decided I was gonna document all of those great quotes and started this… So now, when […]
Articulation Game for Speech Therapy
I have this one cutie pie 4 year old that comes to me on a walk-in basis for artic therapy. He’s a lively little guy who likes to keep me on my toes….I will think that I have come up with some great activity and he will look at me and say….”BORING”. I wish I […]
Advice for Parents of Children with Apraxia of Speech
I was so excited when I got a copy of Leslie Lindsay’s book, Speaking of Apraxia: A Parents’ Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech. I am even more excited to have her do a guest post on her perspective as a parent of a child with CAS! Read on for some great “Speech Rules” […]
Do School SLPs really need their CCC?
One of my best friends, who my son refers to as Super Cool Megan because she is so awesome, recently had her second (gorgeous) baby and made the decision to take leave from being a (fabulous) SLP to spend time her children. We have spent some time talking about her not using her amazing talent […]
Confessions of a SLP Shopaholic
I really just have a problem. I cannot go into any store and not find something I think will just be awesome for speech. I do not always make the purchase, I have some self control (a.k.a. lack of endless funds). But this week I have gotten so lucky with great finds and I had […]
Am I Really a Speech Teacher?
So what brought me to this post was a conversation I had on Twitter. I’m not sure how it started, or even where I got involved (it’s actually acceptable to butt in on a convo!) but it came down to SLPs being labeled, treated, and paid like a teacher. Now. Backspace. I have the utmost […]
I have been inspired…
I have been tossing around the idea of starting my own blog for a while…but I never thought I would have the time. Cue summer break. I am in the process of learning all about the inside, so be patient with me 🙂 I have lots of ideas and I can’t wait to start sharing!
![Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in children's language development. One often overlooked but highly beneficial area to incorporate into speech therapy sessions is print knowledge. Understanding the importance of print knowledge can enhance therapy outcomes and foster literacy skills in children. I recently worked on a paper with some colleagues about the importance […]](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ce/7f/bd/ce7fbd4a90a9683531d8b43d60ee2a68.jpg)
![Are you gearing up to supervise Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate students this semester? Wondering how to initiate a positive and welcoming atmosphere? Here's a glimpse into a simple yet effective approach: Welcome Email: Setting the Tone A few days before the semester kicks off, I initiate a warm welcome by sending out a thoughtful email […]](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c9/6b/cc/c96bccc987e6dacdaaf50eb3db1b9c47.jpg)
