For parents and educators, finding ways to incorporate speech therapy into daily activities is not just beneficial—it's essential for reinforcing learning and promoting consistent progress. Speech therapy doesn't have to be limited to structured sessions with a therapist. I...
Read moreDo you have students who struggle with the vocalic R? (That was rhetorical. Of course, you...
Read moreWhen it comes to speech disorders in children, the nuances between different conditions can be subtle yet significant. Two commonly misunderstood conditions are Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and Dysarthria. Both affect a child's ability to speak cl...
Read moreOne of the trickiest parts of speech therapy is achieving carryover and generalization. While making progress within speech therapy sessions is important, it is ev...
Read moreWorking with bilingual students can be tricky, but don’t fear! You can utilize the power of cognates to support both students and clinicians alike during speech therapy sessions. Wondering what a cogn...
Read moreSpeech therapy extends beyond the confines of the clinic, with home practice playing a crucial role in reinforcing new skills and accelerating progress. Engaging children in speech therapy activities at home can be challenging bu...
Read moreDo you have kids on your caseload with such significant phonological deficits and have so many sounds in error that you’re just not sure where to begin? It can be pretty defeating when you’re not certain about what direction to take in therapy.
Effective speech therapy hinges on the frequency of practice, particularly for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs). Research emphasizes the importance of high repetitions in therapy sessions. Sugden et al. (2018) found an average of 77 trials per session to be effec...
Read moreIn the realm of speech therapy, the significance of diversity cannot be overstated. When learning materials reflect the rich tapestry of human experience, they resonate more deeply with a broader aud...
Read moreHaving a student is truly a privilege for more experienced SLPs. You spend a lot of time helping to teach, coach, and guide them with how to assess and treat diffe...
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