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A child’s voice can change with a cold, a busy day at school, or enthusiastic shouting during an AFL match. Persistent hoarseness, breathiness, strain, weak…
Comparative and superlative forms help children describe differences, make choices, explain preferences and organise information. Words such as bigger,…
Older students often understand what they need to do but struggle to begin, keep going, judge how long a task will take, or recognise when they have become…
Cluttering is a fluency disorder that can make a child’s speech sound rushed, uneven, or difficult to follow. The child may speak in bursts, leave out sounds…
When a child receives speech-language therapy and applied behaviour analysis (ABA), the strongest results come from a coordinated team. Speech pathologists,…
Craps can look complicated at first because several wagers may be placed before the dice are rolled. The horn bet is one of the most recognisable proposition…
A casino prize wheel spin is designed to make a bonus feel immediate: choose a segment, watch the wheel turn, and wait for a result. Online casinos may use the…
The Dutch search phrase “standaarddeviatie casino uitleg” refers to a useful way of understanding volatility, variation, and the difference between short-term…
Children often need more than a reminder to “use their words” when emotions become intense. A visual card can make an invisible internal experience easier to…
Negation and rejection are essential early communication skills. When a child says “no,” “all done,” or “I don’t want it,” they are doing more than refusing an…
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.