I know what you're thinking...how does a mobile speech pathologist use an "Elf on the Shelf?" I thought that for several years. Over the years, I have also learned that everyone has their own "rules" for that darn little elf! I go into children's homes, daycares and schools. I work with kids who don't believe… Continue reading Elf on the Shelf and the Mobile Speech Pathologist
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Gingerbread Books for Speech Therapy
Oh man! I love gingerbread in speech therapy! It is so much fun and every session ends up being different. There are tons of gingerbread man variations out there so I am not claiming these are the best...just the ones I like! The original "Gingerbread Man" story even has tons of variations. The 2 that… Continue reading Gingerbread Books for Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy Theme: Turkeys
Thanksgiving is seriously knocking (hard) on the door. So we talked turkeys this week in speech therapy. Plus, there's really nothing as cute as a toddler imitating a turkey sound (Gobble Gobble doesn't ever sound the same way twice!) I used some of the same materials, updated some more and added some new. It was… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Turkeys
Before Kindergarten: An SLP’s Thoughts on the Important Skills
School bells are ringing. The buses are rolling through town. The air smells of fresh crayons and school lunches. If you drive any elementary school on that first day, you will see parents and caregivers lugging in a truck load of school supplies. The child has a backpack bigger than him strapped to his back.… Continue reading Before Kindergarten: An SLP’s Thoughts on the Important Skills
Favorite Back to School Books for Speech Therapy
Going to back to school this week? Not sure what you want to do during your speech therapy sessions? I got you covered! While I may not be a school-based SLP anymore, I still have my favorites! I try to incorporate them with my private clients that I see after school hours. These books are… Continue reading Favorite Back to School Books for Speech Therapy
Language & Lemonade: Hands On Fun For Speech Therapy
Let's face it. Kids don't always want to work on language skills at home. They want to play their video games. Text or "Snappy Chat" their friends. Yes, you read that right..."Snappy Chat." If you are lucky, they enjoy reading. But working on talking, answering questions, describing? That's a big NO. But it's ok. Sometimes… Continue reading Language & Lemonade: Hands On Fun For Speech Therapy
To The Struggling Teletherapist
I want you to know I see you. I see your struggles. I see your tears. I even see those negative thoughts swirling around your head. I see you struggle daily in your teletherapy sessions as you try to navigate the new "normal." I want you to know I see you because I am struggling… Continue reading To The Struggling Teletherapist
Practical Gifts for the Traveling Speech Pathologist
I have been a traveling speech pathologist for 10 years now. That doesn't even include the time I spent working in the school system and traveling between schools. Out of my seven years of being a school based SLP, 6 of those years had me dragging materials between at least 2 campuses. To say I… Continue reading Practical Gifts for the Traveling Speech Pathologist
My Bag as a Traveling Speech Pathologist
If I have learned anything over the past 10 years as a home health speech pathologist, it's that there is no perfect bag. About the time I think I have the "perfect SLP bag," I find 10 flaws. The truth is when you are in and out of a vehicle as much as I am,… Continue reading My Bag as a Traveling Speech Pathologist
Great Books for Motivation
I am bringing you a little something different today. What do you do when you have an idea but you need the motivation to get you going? Some people listen to music. Others use inspirational quotes. Me? I like books! There's nothing better than reading an entire book of someone else's story to make you… Continue reading Great Books for Motivation