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A therapy note should do more than prove that a session occurred. It should give the next speech-language pathologist a reliable snapshot of the client’s…
Ending speech therapy is a clinical decision with ethical, emotional, and practical consequences. Services may stop because a client has met functional goals,…
A bubble activity can turn a few minutes of play into a purposeful language-learning opportunity. The anticipation of watching bubbles appear, float, and pop…
Narrative language gives children a way to organize experiences, explain events, understand characters, and share ideas with others. A child may know many…
Speech-language pathologists often work in separate schools, buildings, or grade levels, even when they serve the same district. A therapist may have a strong…
Mealtime offers frequent, meaningful opportunities for a child to communicate. Food is visible, routines are predictable, and the interaction naturally…
A child may respond with “The banana is sleeping” when asked what people do at bedtime, or say “Blue elephant” after hearing a question about the weather.…
A familiar board game can become a flexible speech therapy activity when its turns, prompts, and winning conditions are adjusted with intention. The board…
Effective articulation therapy begins with more than selecting a popular activity or printable. It requires a clear understanding of the child’s speech sound…
Social conversations can be difficult for children who are unsure how to start an interaction, respond to a peer, or keep an exchange going. A conversation…
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.