Check out this blog post for tips and ideas for using a "what's in the bag?" activity to support early language skills in your EI sessions.
These AAC parent handouts explain how to model without expectation, and why this strategy is effective in speech therapy early intervention. This easy-to-follow guide helps parents implement speech therapy early intervention strategies at home. What’s inside? Written in parent-friendly language, these AAC parent handouts include 4 pages outlining how to model without expectation. Page 1: Explanations of what it means to model without expectation, and the reason behind using this strategy in speech therapy early intervention and AAC. Explanations highlight the ultimate goal of independent and spontaneous communication rather than prompt dependent communication. Page 2-4: Three different example scenarios in which modeling without expectation could be used, and examples of helpful vs. unhelpful models and responses. Example Scenario #1 - communicative intent = requesting Example Scenario #2 - communicative intent = making a choice Example Scenario #3 - communicative intent = directing an action Why I created these AAC Parent Handouts - Do you have parents or teachers on your caseload who are constantly prompting your student to “say this….”, “repeat after me”, “tell me what you want”, “say I want more”, “use your words”, “say help please”? Although I know the intentions are usually good, it drives me pretty nuts! It can take some time for parents, teachers, and even speech therapy early interventionists to get comfortable with the idea of moving forward without the child having performed a task. Educating parents and teachers about the importance of modeling without expectation can be challenging, especially if you are a school SLP who doesn’t have the luxury of coaching the parent in-person. Who can benefit from this speech therapy early intervention resource? PARENTS - One parent shared with me that they posted the example pages on their refrigerator as a reminder! I have also had situations in which one parent has a hard time getting buy-in from their co-parent - in this case it was helpful to have detailed examples and rationale. TEACHERS - Daycare, preschool, elementary school, special education, general education - all teachers can help to model without expectation! EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS - Whether it be a colleague in speech therapy early intervention, an occupational therapist, physical therapist, play therapist, music therapist, or ANY professional working with communication needs - these AAC Parent Handouts provide easy ways to model without expectation across natural, everyday contexts. As a therapist in speech therapy early intervention, and a parent to a young child, I’ve found that parent-guidance for getting their child to talk is usually too vague (for example, “talk all the time”, “narrate everything you do”, “ask lots of questions”). This can feel overwhelming and unclear for many parents and teachers. The goal of this resource is to provide parents and teachers with a toolkit of specific, evidence-based language stimulation strategies that can be embedded into their everyday home and/or classroom routines and play. Download now for a simple, yet thorough way to educate parents and teachers about how to support their child/student's language beyond the speech room! Similar Product(s) ~ AAC Parent Handouts for Core Vocabulary, Speech Therapy Early Intervention (teacherspayteachers.com)
If you are just starting your career in Early Intervention or have been working with these itty bitties for a long time, you will LOVE these toys. I admit it. I am a shopaholic for toys to use in
This handout describes the need for oral stimulation as early intervention for feeding abilities and outlines the framework for this type of therapy. This content is only available to members.
Welcome to part one of my mini series on Better Hearing and Speech Month: Early Intervention! Like I said last week, this year's theme is Early Intervention Counts. The sooner therapy is started, the better the outcomes. So, why does it take as long as two years before a speech and/or language impairment is not only detected but acted on? The simple answer- awareness! 45% of speech-language pathologists and audiologists believe that lack of awareness is the leading barrier to early detection. 57% of parents don't realize that without early detection, treatment takes longer and is more expensive. And as many as 64% of parents are unaware of the early signs to a speech and language disorder. Check out the info-graphic below to see how early intervention is transformative, efficient, necessary, and accessible. So what can we do? Spread the word! Help parents identify the signs of early speech and language disorders. Below are a few common signs of speech and language disorders. Find more at Identify the Signs. Doesn't smile or interact with others (birth +) Doesn't babble (4-7 months) Makes only a few sounds or gestures (7-12 months) Says only a few words (12-18 months) Words are not easily understood (18 months-2 years) Doesn't put words together to make sentences (2-3 years) Produces speech that is unclear, even to familiar people (2-3 years) Repeats first sounds of words or stretches sounds out in words (2.5-3 years) Uses a hoarse, breathy, or nasal-sounding voice In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month and their theme of Early Intervention Counts, I'm giving away a copy of Laura Mize's Teach Me to Talk: Therapy Manual. This manual provides info on WHY we do what we do in early intervention, as well as outlines therapy goals with many examples on how to target the goals in your sessions. A $54 value! The contest will be open until May 31st. A winner will be announced on June 1st! a Rafflecopter giveaway Check out Part 2 of the series, Being a Bagless SLP, here! And you can find Part 3, Why We Play, here. All information collected from ASHA's campaign: Identify the Signs.
Is your child nearing the 3rd birthday? This marks the time for transitioning to the school district from Early Intervention. Read out guide for this transition.
The number of Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) jobs has increased significantly in recent years, and those with graduate degrees are the most likely to find a job. In fact, the result of this in…
Parent-coaching is an effective therapy model. In this post you'll learn 6 of my favourite early language strategies to coach to caregivers.
Basic Concepts If you are not yet familiar with what basic concepts are and why they are important, be sure to check out THIS BLOG POST. Below you will find 3 groups of basic concepts that are often targeted in speech therapy. Temporal Concepts Temporal concepts are those related to time: before, after, first, next, l
As speech-language pathologists, we use specific activities with our early-intervention clients to address each goal. Even if we bring a variety of items into the session, we still control the activity. However, if you’ve spent time with a toddler, you know this kind of structure isn’t really their thing.
Verbs are crucial for early language development. In this post you'll learn about 3 engaging activities you can use for teaching early verbs.
**EDIT** Please feel free to continue reading this post. However, I must insert here that now I am a bagless EI SLP. If you’re interested in more information about this, please check out my…
Becoming comfortable performing Early Intervention teletherapy (or in-person) sessions can take lots of practice and planning. Read on to find inspiration on how to focus your Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech therapy Early Intervention sessions. Parent coach for success and find a
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I have a confession… I’m obsessed with board books! I particularly enjoy finding them for the least amount of money possible! They are great for early intervention, early childhood,…
As therapists we know that parent-coaching is important. In this post I talk about WHY parent-coaching is so important in early intervention!
Our Calculation Exercise for Dementia Worksheet PDF Template can be downloaded and used with all your clients, giving you and them the ability to fill it out on a digital device or print it out.
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Verbs are crucial for early language development. In this post you'll learn about 3 engaging activities you can use for teaching early verbs.
Some of the most natural ways that human parents have played with their babies for all of history involves moving baby through space in different ways and at different speeds. For instance: bo…
See typical and aptyical motor movements in two 6 month olds side by side.
Vestibular input activities can provide some of the best stimulation for active sensory seeking kids which can keep their sensory needs met for hours.
Help your kids learn about vegetables with this fun and educational printable flash cards set. This set of 14 vegetables flash cards is a great learning tool for homeschool and preschool kids. There are various ways of using these vegetable flash cards. You can play a matching game by matching the vegetables to the outline using velcro dots, or you can practice tracing the vegetables with a dry erase marker, or simply color the vegetables before laminating! Perfect addition to your homeschool, preschool or Montessori lesson plan or as a great toddler activity to keep them occupied! ------------------------------------------- I N S T A N T ✱ D O W N L O A D ------------------------------------------- This is a DIGITAL FILE. No physical product will be sent to you via mail. How it works? 1) Purchase this printable 2) Etsy will send you an email receipt and a download link 3) Download the file 4) Print PDF 5) Use it for LIFE! For printing on 8.5” x 11” paper. Highly recommended to print on heavy cardstock and laminate for reusability and durability. You may also use Velcro dots or small magnets to assemble. -------------------------------------------------- Y O U ✱ M I G H T ✱ A L S O ✱ L I K E -------------------------------------------------- Fruits Matching Flash Cards: https://bit.ly/fruitsmatching Shape Matching Flash Cards: https://etsy.me/3e02Izq Color Matching Flash Cards: https://bit.ly/colormatchingflashcards Weather Flashcards: https://etsy.me/3ddidDL ------------------------------------ S H O P ✱ A N D ✱ S A V E ------------------------------------ Spend $25 or more and receive 20% OFF your total purchase. Apply code ‘SMART’ at check out to enjoy the discount. ---------------------------------------- L E T ‘ S ✱ G E T ✱ S O C I A L ---------------------------------------- ✱ Instagram: @LittleSmartyAnts ✱ Pinterest: @LittleSmartyAnts Enjoy the activity? I would love to see! Tag me @LittleSmartyAnts or hashtag #smartyanttribe --------------------------------- T E R M S ✱ O F ✱ U S E --------------------------------- For personal use only. Not for commercial use or resale. You may not sell, alter, or share files in any form. Thank you!
Was your child a preemie? If so, chances are that you've heard the term "Early Intervention" thrown around quite a bit. But what is it, and what can it do for your baby? In this article, preemie mom Jodie Klaristenfeld shares why Early Intervention is so important and how it can help your baby develop and thrive.
As the school year comes to a close, I like to provide you with some fun summer reads. This summer, I will be bringing you a monthly linky party series called, my favorite things! This way you can get some ideas for the new school year, or just have fun reading my blog while sitting by a pool. So are you cur ...
In this post you'll learn 3 easy ways you can encourage verbs during daily routines in your parent-coaching sessions.
Watch to compare motor movements of typical and atypical babies side by side at 2, 4, and 6 months old.
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Playing with your newborn can be intimidating. A floppy head, shaky legs, and minimum motor skills can leave you feeling like you are boring your baby to pieces. Over the past few months with Brody, we've discovered fun ways to learn and play. Below are some of our favorites.&n
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Do you know the 16 gestures your baby should be making by 16 months old? Early screening can help a child with delays get the support they need to thrive!
This is an ongoing list of things I have noticed (or things to remember) about doing EMDR with clients. Much of this will not make much sense if you aren’t EMDR basic trained. I’m onl…
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