We typically feel alone as SLPs in a school. But we can feel a part of the school community! It can be lonely as a school-based SLP. We are often the only ones in a school (or district) and no one seems to understand what we do. They want us to take every kid, yet […]
Benefits of Using Technology in Speech and Language Therapy
Wondering why and how you should be incorporating technology into your speech and language therapy sessions? We struggle to keep our speech students motivated. They are motivated by technology. Why not use it?! What are some of our options in terms of devices? iPad (I use my personal) Smartboard (if you are fortunate […]
Why I Love Using Twisted Fairy Tales in Speech Therapy
You heard of Cinderella and Goldilocks. But do you know the other side of the story? You can use these motivating books in speech therapy to promote a ton of language skills! There are a variety of speech and language goals that can be easily addressed using these books. Students love these books. They are […]
10 Tips, Tricks, and Must-Haves for the Brand New SLP
Congrats! You graduated from grad school and are officially a CF! Are you wondering what you need to know before the new school year begins? Here are tips for the brand new SLP! Starting out can be scary, overwhelming, and exciting. We have all been there. Eager to finally do therapy on our own but […]
FUN AND ENGAGING WEBSITES TO USE IN SPEECH THERAPY PART 2
Want to learn about the many websites out there not specifically created for SLPs but can be easily used to target a variety of speech and language goals? Why use websites in speech? Students are motivated by technology! Why not incorporate it so we can keep the motivated to work towards their goals. We don’t […]
21 Tools Every School-Based SLP Should Keep In Their Therapy Rooms
SLPs need some tools to help us get our jobs done easily and efficiently! Check out these 21 tools that every SLP should keep in their therapy room! We are busy. We have a lot of paperwork and testing demands. We have large caseloads. We have kids coming in and out of our rooms all […]
Low Prep Ways to Keep Your Older Speech Students Motivated Without Board Games
You want to keep your older speech students motivated but don’t want them expecting games every day? Maybe they can’t handle a game and you need another option…I am here to help! Keeping our older students motivated can be a huge challenge. They have been receiving speech for years, school is hard for them, and/or […]
Should SLPs Use SpeechPathology.com For Professional Development or CEUs?
You are wondering if you should invest in SpeechPathology.com…you need CEUs..I will answer questions for you! We need CEUs. Yes…ASHA does accept professional development that does not need to be pre-approved CEUs. However, many states do require it, or a certain amount of CEUs. It can be tough to find quality workshops that are […]
Why Visuals Are Essential in Speech
We love visuals but do we know WHY we should use them in speech? All students learn differently. Some need to hear, some need to see, and some even need to experience new concepts in order to make it part of their vocabulary/world. That is why as SLPs we need to be prepared to teach […]
Fun Ways to Make Worksheets Work in Speech Therapy
Wondering if and how you should and could use worksheets in speech and language therapy? Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Worksheets?! In speech?! Why?! I like using worksheets for many reasons. 1 – quick prep! 2 – easy to see students work independently. 3 – great for mixed groups when you want […]
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