Why I had a joke board (And you should too)
“My grandfather had the heart of a lion, the eye of an eagle…and a lifetime ban from the zoo.” I put this on my […]
Making Data Meaningful in Speech Therapy: How Often, When & Why
Data is a powerful tool in every SLP’s toolbox. It helps us track progress, measure effectiveness, and ultimately guide our therapy decisions. But with […]
Essential Teleconferencing Tips for SLPs and Teachers
How to set-up for Zoom Teleconferencing has become a significant part of many educators’ and therapists’ lives. While it presents unique challenges, it also […]
Empowering Kids Who Stutter: Practical Tips & Resources
I’ve been doing this speech therapy thing for quite a while now (seriously, about to start my 25th year!). One thing that consistently strikes […]
Beyond Happy and Sad: The Real Language of Emotions
Teaching Social Emotional Language Ever wonder why we can teach a child “happy” and “sad,” yet they still struggle with deeper emotional understanding? It […]
HIPAA Compliance At Home: Cloud, Schools, Teletherapy & PHI Security
HIPAA in Your PJs (or Post-School Hours) Hey SLP fam! Let’s talk about HIPAA compliance at home. I know it’s something that might make […]
Activity Magic: Short Stories for Multi-Goal Mastery in Speech Therapy
Multi-Goal Mastery with Short Stories Hands down, short stories in speech therapy emerge as a champion tool for those of us working with mixed-skill […]
Middle School Language Development: What They Don’t Know May Surprise You
The Truth About Brain Development in Middle School As an SLP, parents and teachers are often concerned about middle school language development. They often […]
Beyond “Spill the Beans”: Why Teaching Idioms Needs a Modern Glow-Up
What are we really teaching? Picture this: You’ve been teaching idioms non-stop, patting yourself on the back because your students just learned ‘Spill the […]
AI & SLPs Series, Part 3: How These Tools Actually Work
A Practical Guide to Demystifying Generative Artificial Intelligence Welcome back, fellow SLPs! In our last two posts, we tackled the crucial topic of AI […]
Level Up Literacy Teletherapy: Unleash FREE Online Resources to Captivate Students!
Free Literacy Resources for Engaging Teletherapy Keeping your online therapy sessions engaging can be a struggle. It can require creative strategies to address literacy […]
Pinterest in Therapy, No Way!
Hey there, fellow e-speechies and Pinterest addicts! Today, I’m spilling the beans on how I’ve turned Pinterest into my secret weapon in speech and […]
Unlocking Language Learning with YouTube: A Speech Therapist’s Guide
Let’s talk YouTube hacks for therapy. Yep, that’s right—YouTube isn’t just for cat videos and makeup tutorials. In fact, it’s a goldmine of resources […]
YouTube in Therapy: Engaging Older Students with Smart Strategies
Last time I shared with you some of my ideas for using YouTube with my younger kiddos. Today I’m excited to share my tips […]
Why, and How, I Started Using Short Stories in Therapy
Books in Therapy? So a few years ago I started hearing raves in continuing education about how many targets you could reach from reading […]
Elevating Speech-Language Therapy Through Gamification: A Playful Path to Progress
Why Gamification? In the realm of speech-language therapy, engaging clients in meaningful activities that foster communication skills is paramount. However, maintaining motivation and enthusiasm […]
Why I Love Being a Teletherapist: From Skeptic to Superfan
When Coronavirus closed schools in 2020, and we all then began to do teletherapy in leu of in-person services, I was convinced that we […]