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Need a little beginning of the week inspiration today? It's a mix of shamrocks and basketball in my speech room this week. I wanted to show you two more basketball ideas! A free app plus
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What Can You Do To Promote Your Toddler's Speech and Language Development? This is a common question that both new and experienced parents often ask me as an SLP, so I have put together a list of things you can do as a parent to support your child's speech and language learning.
As I was re-arranging my speech materials I ran across the game Moods. I used it a lot last year with my social language groups for 4-8th graders. Those groups are always hard to plan
Whilst browsing the Internet for something funny to distract me after a long and trying day at school, I came across a page of SLP-related, humorous GIFs. After laughing and scrolling for a longer …
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A wonderful gift to show your speech therapist/ speech language pathologist some appreciation! ~INSTANT DOWNLOAD PACKAGE INCLUDES —1 high resolution (300 DPI) 8’’ by 10’’ JPG —1 high resolution (300 DPI) 11’’ by 14’’ JPG Please let me know if you would like a different sized print. I would be happy to resize it for you for free! ~~~ This is an instant download package. No physical copies will be sent to you but you can print at home, a print shop or use an online printing service. No frame will be included either. Due to different monitor calibrations, colors may change slightly from monitors to print. ~~~ HOW TO DOWNLOAD 1. Purchase the listing 2. Click on the “View your files” link immediately available after purchase 3. Choose file to download For information about instant downloads or how to download digital prints click the link below. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 Because this product is an instant download, no returns or exchanges will be accepted. Despite that, if you are unhappy with your purchase please do not hesitate to contact me so that we can make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. Copyright 2021 BrynneDecorPrints Prints are only for personal use. Please do not share or sell this item to others. Commercial reproduction is not allowed. Thank you for visiting!
Use this set of 6 speech therapy posters to decorate your speech room / office. These prints come in the following sizes: 8.5x11 inches, 4x6 inches, 2x3 inches, and 5x7 inches. This product can be used by speech language pathologist or speech language pathologist assistants as functional decorations and can be printed on a home computer or at any print store. Click here for the OT version of this product Click here for the muted boho rainbow themed version of this product
As a speech language therapist, I use commercial board games all the time–sometimes to teach language concepts and sometimes as a reinforcer to take a turn after articulation practice. Since I have a relationship with fantastic companies who are coming out with new games all the time that are fun and educational, I like to […]
As most of you know, I work with preschool aged students in a public elementary school. All of the students on my caseload are in our full-day program. The full-day preschool classes are comprised of students with autism, sensory disorders, and other developmental or medical disorders. I absolutely love this populat
One of the things I had been dreading ever since I picked my major in undergrad was this big test known as the Praxis. Everyone had always told me not to worry about it. "Do well in your classes, and you will be fine" is what they always told me. But this is a big test, and you have to pass it. If that doesn't freak you out, I'm not sure what will. I took the test this past Saturday and wanted to share my experience on everything! Basics about the Test: -120 minutes -120 questions -All questions are multiple choice. -You can mark your answers and go back and check them. -On the computer version, you receive your score right away. -A score of 600 is passing. How I Prepped: Like most, I purchased the Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology. This is a great overview of most of the areas in our field. Some of the girls in my program set up Praxis review sessions over the course of the summer and fall semesters. I attended some of those sessions, which were extremely helpful. One girl would summarize a chapter, make a PowerPoint, and led a discussion about the practice questions at the end of the each chapter. This was extremely helpful, and I would highly recommend this to every single one of you who are about to take the test (or will in the next couple years). I went through a chapter per day (roughly) towards the end. I couldn't bring myself to make flash cards or write out notes for absolutely everything, so I underlined key words and phrases in the book. For the theories, I wrote color-coded notes in a notebook to review the important elements of each. I purchased a practice test from ETS. This is by far one of the best decisions I made. Not only did it get me in the mindset of test taking, it prepared me for the types of questions on the test and how to manage my time appropriately. Either take the ones on the flashdrive with the book, or purchase the ETS one. I actually took the practice test before I had studied much. I passed it, so that gave me a sense of peace about the test. I knew I wanted some more wiggle room, but it gave me a starting point for studying and some reassurance. I received a bunch of notes of encouragement from some of my closest friends! These really helped encourage me throughout my studying! The Night Before: I thought I would be freaking out the night before the test. Instead, I was at peace. I knew a lot of prayers had been said on my behalf, and boy could I feel them! I finished the chapter I was studying earlier that day, paged through the last couple of chapters, and decided that if I didn't know it then, I wasn't going to know it. I put the book down, watched some TV, and went to bed. I had also received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my dad as a way of saying, "Good luck." I called to thank him, and he reassured me that I would do fine and that it was a minimal competency exam (meaning 600 is as good as 800). Day of the Test: I woke up after about 7 hours of sleep. Considering this is what I generally had been getting and was planning on way less, I was extremely happy. I ate a small breakfast and attempted to study. I was starting to freak out. My test was at 12:30pm, so I had to wait all morning. Those hours were BRUTAL. If you go to take the test, I highly recommend taking one in the morning. I didn't have a choice of times when I went to sign up... Anyway, the testing center was about 20 minutes from my apartment, so I decided to leave an hour or so early and stop and get some lunch somewhere. Luckily, one of my friends had taken a test at that center back in August, so she told me what was around. I knew my stomach didn't want much, since it was full of butterflies. I also knew I needed something, or I wouldn't make it through the test. I settled on an Uptown Salad from Potbelly because it has chicken and fruit on it. I figured some protein and natural sugar would be a good tide-me-over until I could eat later. I arrived at the test center about 35 minutes early (you're supposed to be there 30 minutes early). One of my friends from my program walked out of the testing room and was smiling. She had passed!! It was so good to see a familiar face that morning and to have the assurance that our preparation was enough for us to pass! It was a quick boost of confidence. I went in to the testing room, took the test, and came out barely able to speak. I had passed!! I was fighting back tears as I walked out. The woman asked if I wanted my score written down, and I said, "No. I know it. All that really matters is that I passed." She congratulated me and sent me on my way. As soon as I got in the car, the tears started coming down. I had just passed one of the most important tests of my life. Everything I had been working for the last 2, 6, or 19 years had been worth it. Once I got myself together, I called my family and friends to let them know the good news! I spent the rest of the day celebrating with friends! On Sunday, I finally felt tired. My whole month of holidays, studying, etc. had come to an end. All of the stress was gone. In case you were wondering, my score was about 70 points higher on the real test than the practice. Again, I hadn't studied for the practice. That shows you how much studying can help!! Helpful Hints: -The usual: Arrive early. Dress comfortably. This doesn't necessarily mean yoga pants, but that's what I did! Whatever you're comfortable in--everyone is different! Eat something before the test. Go to the bathroom before the test. The clock keeps counting down when you get up and leave the room. -Study the book and your notes from both undergrad and grad school. -Take a practice test. Some of the questions were the exact same or very similar. -BREATHE. -Answer everything, but mark the ones you're not sure about. You can go back and review them. -Trust your instincts. If you're anything like me, your gut is usually right. Areas to Study: -Normal speech and language development -Articulation and phonological disorders -Different types of aphasia -Theories of stuttering and stuttering treatment -Types of standardized testing -Different legislation and what each one mandates -Motor speech disorders -Hearing screenings/testing -Bilingualism and how being multicultural influences decisions regarding speech and language Well that was my experience. I have to say I'm glad it's over, but also that my two universities prepared me fairly well for the test. Good luck to all of you taking it soon (or in the future)!!! As my friends kept telling me, you're going to rock it.
I sat there wondering how to correct a lisp... “Okay, hide your tongue behind your teeth,” I suggested. I was sitting in another speech therapy session with a student, trying to correct a frontal lisp. Unsuccessfully, I might add. “Thhhhhhhh,” was the response. Well, to be fair, my student HAD put his tongue behind his
Here are my tips and tricks for moving from making sounds in isolation to working on the VC and CV syllables during articulation therapy.
So this worksheet freebie goes along with the freebie from this post. You can grab this freebie by clicking on the worksheet picture above =) This is a great additional therapy task to compliment medication management and medication sorting. I made this more of a comprehension task and a task to measure their ability to navigate through information independently. It is short and sweet, but I feel it will be a good supplementary task for your medication management session. I intend on using this tomorrow!
Some of our students need movement to help them learn! Speech therapy and in particular, minimal pairs, can become boring... so inject movement activities!
Use these 3 simple language games to improve your toddler's speech and help develop their articulation, language, and pre-reading skills. The following post 'Improve Your Toddler's Speech' was written in collaboration with my own mom, Jamie Bott, M.A., C.C.C. Licensed & Certified Speech & Language Pathologist / Reading Endorsed by the State of Florida. Every parent wants their child to grow up to become a
Are you a generous elf looking for the perfect gift for your Speech Language Pathologist or Teacher friend? (Hi, MOM!!!!) Today I'm sharing a dozen gift ideas for speech therapists or SLPs. Although we're generous
Most students we work with, not just those on the autism spectrum, do better with structure and predictability. Sure, curve balls happen and we need to prepare our students to handle those. But making Speech an enjoyable experience will make for easier transitions, fewer tantrums, thus, more progress. (*This post contains affiliate links*) This year,
This is part two of an activity I posted last week. My sweet client was able to identify which item from a choice of two was NOT in a category, but this takes it to the next level. Now, he will have to identify which item IS and which item IS NOT in that category. Cognitively, he understands what belongs in a category, but has trouble understanding and expressing the language concept of "not." Click here to download!
Nasal emission is when too much air comes into or through the nose during speech. Here are some activities and ideas for speech therapy
Although I really don't want to think about progress reports for a few more months, I was completely inspired by this list of Report Card comments. I typically write a few sentences of objective data ("Johnny is producing /s, z/ in initial position with 75% accuracy and medial position with 50% accuracy), and then I
At the beginning of every school year, I like to take mass baselines for all of my students so that I have a good clean idea on where they are toward meeting the goals set for them on their IEPs. Maybe they had a summer miracle or maybe they’ve regressed a little. Today I’m going […]
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This poster is intended for use by: • Speech Pathologists (SLPs) • Otolaryngologists (ENTs) • GPs and other medical practitioners • Vocal Coaches • Singing and Music Teachers OHS staff can use this resource for health promotion and preventative practices. It may also be of use to people use their voice for their profession (i.e. Teachers, Auctioneers, Real Estate Agents, and Call Centre Staff etc.). This resource is intended for use as a guide only and does not replace the need for professional (medical) assessment of your clients/staff. The poster has been provided at A3 size for quality large poster printing. Borders by Creative Clips and Kim’s Creations Images from Pixabay As with all of the products in this store, this material is copyrighted by The Speech Pickle. Sharing the file directly via the internet/email or re-selling of this item is strictly prohibited. Please direct others interested in using these resources back to the original source (this page).
For my last two weeks of ESY I will be doing a camping theme with my preschoolers. (This post contains affiliate links) When I found this campfire toy from Learning Resources, I knew I had to plan sessions around it. It is too cute! We worked on sequencing, object functions (eat, give light, pick up
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Hearing loss simulations are very useful for educating parents, teachers, and friends about what a hearing loss "sounds" like. This article also explains the different levels of hearing loss.
Use these 3 simple language games to improve your toddler's speech and help develop their articulation, language, and pre-reading skills. The following post 'Improve Your Toddler's Speech' was written in collaboration with my own mom, Jamie Bott, M.A., C.C.C. Licensed & Certified Speech & Language Pathologist / Reading Endorsed by the State of Florida. Every parent wants their child to grow up to become a
