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A well-designed articulation station can turn a rushed transition into a focused, useful therapy block. Instead of searching through folders, games and loose…
Echolalia is often described as the repetition of words, phrases, questions, songs or whole scripts heard from other people, television programs and digital…
Wordless picture books give preschoolers a meaningful reason to communicate. Without printed text directing the story, children can study illustrations, decide…
Parents often hear the words speech and language used together, so it is understandable when the difference feels unclear. A child may be difficult to…
Students with dyslexia may arrive in speech therapy with a history of reading difficulty, spelling frustration and reduced confidence in the classroom. They…
Board games create a natural reason for children to listen, speak, wait, negotiate and repair misunderstandings. Those routines make grammar practice feel…
A well-written social story can help a child understand what is happening, what other people may be thinking, and what they can do next. Its purpose is not to…
Comparative and superlative forms help children describe differences, make choices, and explain how objects, people, and experiences relate to one another.…
Feeding difficulties can look different from family to family. A child may eat only a small range of foods, avoid particular textures, take a long time to…
Running small group sessions can feel like a juggling act, especially when you are responsible for capturing meaningful progress data for several students at…
On the Blog
Popular posts and resources from the Let's Talk Speech Therapy archive.
Top 10 Books that Encourage Language Development for Babies and Toddlers
A curated list of books that support early language development, with tips for SLPs and parents on how to use them during reading time.
Supervising a SLP Student Intern – Getting Started
Practical guidance for SLPs new to clinical supervision, covering preparation, expectations, and mentorship strategies for working with student interns.
How (and why) I Teach Phone Numbers in Speech Therapy
Inspired by a real incident, this post explains how to use backwards chaining and exit-ticket questions to teach personal safety information.
7 Tips for Making the Most of ASHA '16
Seven practical tips for navigating the ASHA convention — from session planning to networking — based on firsthand experience.
Pete the Cat Phoneme Segmentation Screener
A free printable phoneme segmentation screener featuring Pete the Cat, shared as a resource for SLPs working on phonological awareness. Published September 16, 2012.
Speaking & Professional Development
Information about professional development opportunities and speaking engagements for schools, clinics, and SLP groups.