SLPs are constantly on the lookout for good quality affordable materials in the area of literacy. However, what many clinicians may not realize is that there are massive amounts of FREE evidence-based literacy-related resources available online for their use. These materials can be easily adapted or implemented as is, by parents, teachers, speech-language pathologists, as well
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
This month I revisited the topic of classroom difficulties and possible accommodations and modifications for students with hearing loss in the School Matters column of the ASHA Leader. As there is so much to discuss on this topic, I was unable to share some of the inside tips I have learned when working with students with hearing impairment in the academic setting.
Why do fonts matter? Children with language and literacy disorders like dyslexia need accessible fonts that help them be successful readers!
Special Interest Group 16, School-based Issues
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
Is your child struggling with reading? Maybe you’ve seen a list of red flags for dyslexia and see some of them in your child...
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
You assess a highly unintelligible child, and after giving a battery of tests and carefully looking at the results, you still wonder, is it CAS? How can I
Comprehension Therapy app helps you understand what you hear & read with customizable word-level exercises for severe aphasia, autism, or brain injury.
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
I’ve been hearing some crazy stories from SLPs lately. The other day, an SLP shared that one of her private clients decided to stop coming because her mom couldn’t afford speech AND dance classes. So she decided to do JUST the dance classes and drop the speech therapy. Ouch. Then there was the SLP in...
Does it seem like your students never make REAL, measurable progress in language therapy? Do you want to finally start writing progress reports that look like this: Instead of writing updates that look like this: Let’s face it. A lot of us find ourselves writing “not making progress” on a lot of our language therapy...
The members of the Effective Language Therapy for SLPs group recently took a vote about what topics they wanted to study, and one topic that came up was morphology and it’s impact on spelling and language processing. No one seems to doubt that morphology is important. What isn’t clear is WHEN and HOW we should...
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
The members of the Effective Language Therapy for SLPs group recently took a vote about what topics they wanted to study, and one topic that came up was morphology and it’s impact on spelling and language processing. No one seems to doubt that morphology is important. What isn’t clear is WHEN and HOW we should...
Discover why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are ideal for dyslexia support! Explore how SLPs excel in phonology, sound-symbol knowledge, morphology, syntax, and semantics—essential elements of strong reading intervention. Join the team in empowering struggling readers!
It's the most common learning disability, yet it's still hard to answer the question: What is it? An NPR reporter who has dyslexia talks with other people — young and old — in search of answers.
[Source: Special Ed Post] State lawmakers have an opportunity to make sure all public school students have an equal opportunity. A package of bills focusing on testing and interventions for children with dyslexia is now under consideration in the Legislature. The measures are simple, straightforward and should be easily implemented by the state Department of […]
Have you thought about morphological awareness lately? If you have students with weak vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills, it might be time to start. It can be hard to figure out how soon we should start teaching students about morphology and building their morphological awareness skills. In this article, I’m going to summarize a study...
She had come to terms with her son’s dyslexia. But then he was diagnosed with ADHD, and she didn’t know how to react. Read this mom’s story.
Experts say the two are equally common in the general public. So why is it that most people know what dyslexia is, but many have never heard of dyscalculia?
Many young children develop speech skills within a wide range of time and with different capabilities. However, by a certain point, most children have begun to learn how to speak and communicate effectively. Of course, when parents notice that their child isn't keeping up with other children, they worry. While most children develop appropriately given
Richard Branson talks about having dyslexia and what it was like going into business as an entrepreneur with dyslexia in this exclusive video interview.
Have you ever wondered what happens in an education evaluation? Watch this video for an inside look at how a child gets tested for dyslexia.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone through my students’ writing samples and wanted to pull my hair out. Sometimes it’s such a disaster I don’t even know where to start. The grammar is a mess. Spelling errors are everywhere. And their writing is filled with words like “stuff”, “things”, or my personal...
Speech-language pathologists aren’t supposed to be working on spelling. Or are they? I’d make the argument that they should be. SLPs know they play a role in building literacy skills. But how that role plays out in day-to-day practice remains up for debate…especially when it comes to spelling. If you search through the vast amount...
As an SLP, you probably know you should be doing some type of grammar intervention in your therapy. It’s clear our students have poor grammatical skills impacting their reading and writing performance, but many of us feel we lack a good road map for solving this issue. So what do we end up doing? Well…I...
The other day in my Language Therapy Advance Foundations program, some of my students asked how they should prioritize when they have students who need help with both vocabulary and grammar. They were wondering which to target first. My answer was this: Why not BOTH at once? We often think of language skills, like semantic...
Here is an overview and explanation of Dyslexia, a common reading disorder that involves difficulties reading, writing and spelling.
***Congratulations to Brynn who won the FREE copy of Start and Run a Therapy Practice!*** The overwhelming majority of direct email queries I receive are about private practice—everything from “how do I get started” to “what kind of billing form do you use?” So I know that the dream to strike out on your own […]
In the video below, the topic of the day is salary positions versus hourly positions for clinical and educational professionals. I know a lot of the readers are SLPs. We might have some other types of therapists and teachers, some school administrators, of other related professionals. To learn more, watch the video below: Video Transcript:...
Speech-language pathologists play an important role in language and literacy intervention for individuals with language processing disorders and dyslexia.
Those of us who work with school-aged children know that its rare to have cases with only one isolated problem. Because of that, we need to to expert problem-solvers who can figure out how to cram as much in to our sessions as possible. Since it’s common to have students with both language and articulation...
Have you thought about morphological awareness lately? If you have students with weak vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills, it might be time to start. It can be hard to figure out how soon we should start teaching students about morphology and building their morphological awareness skills. In this article, I’m going to summarize a study...
What is auditory processing disorder? Auditory processing disorder (APD) refers to problems in how the brain understands speech. Learn about APD symptoms and treatment.
The members of the Effective Language Therapy for SLPs group recently took a vote about what topics they wanted to study, and one topic that came up was morphology and it’s impact on spelling and language processing. No one seems to doubt that morphology is important. What isn’t clear is WHEN and HOW we should...
A lot of my course members have been asking about different online platforms, HIPAA compliance, how to adapt activities to virtual sessions, ASHA’s standards, etc… So started putting together this resource list with all the helpful pieces of information I’ve found so far.This list includes things that will help you: …Choose the right teletherapy platform...
Those of us who work with school-aged children know that its rare to have cases with only one isolated problem. Because of that, we need to to expert problem-solvers who can figure out how to cram as much in to our sessions as possible. Since it’s common to have students with both language and articulation...
Discover effective homework strategies for students with learning difficulties. From setting timers to displaying manageable chunks, these tactics can ease overwhelm and enhance focus. Explore hands-on visual organizers and planner use to promote independence. Uncover signs of underlying learning st
Learn what to say — and what not to say — to kids with dyslexia. Get tips from dyslexia advocate Ben Foss.
This is the third installment in Syntax Goals for Speech Therapy, where I’ll be giving you some sentence structure goals for speech therapy. In the first part, I shared a “base goal” for syntax that defines the “big idea” and ensures that you have a goal you can measure. In the second article, I talked...
Have you thought about morphological awareness lately? If you have students with weak vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills, it might be time to start. It can be hard to figure out how soon we should start teaching students about morphology and building their morphological awareness skills. In this article, I’m going to summarize a study...
A lot of SLPs tell me they wish they had a “language therapy curriculum”. And I get it…because I used to want the same thing… I spent years trying to find one during my doctoral work. The bad news: I never found one. The good news: I discovered something even better. In this video I’m...
There’s a lot of debate as to whether or not SLPs should even be addressing parts of speech in language therapy. Some say we shouldn’t do it because it’s not functional. Some say it’s the teacher’s job and we don’t have time for it. Other say it’s super important because no one’s taking the time...
