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A professional blog post can extend the reach of speech-language pathology far beyond the therapy room. It can help a parent understand a child’s communication…
Learning English as a second language can be an exciting process, but children may need time, patience, and meaningful opportunities to use their new language.…
A trampoline can be much more than a source of gross-motor fun. With thoughtful structure, bouncing becomes a motivating context for practicing action words,…
A well-designed speech therapy goal bank turns assessment findings into clear, functional targets. It can save time during evaluations, treatment planning,…
WH-questions help children understand people, events, routines, and stories. Questions such as “Who is eating?”, “Where is the dog?”, and “Why is she crying?”…
Introducing a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device is a clinical process, but it is also a personal transition for the whole family.…
Perspective taking helps children understand that other people may have different thoughts, feelings, knowledge, intentions, and points of view. It supports…
A child with ADHD may understand the speech-language task and still struggle to remain seated, wait for a turn, remember directions, or complete enough…
Eating and drinking are part of a student’s school day, whether meals take place in a cafeteria, classroom, preschool setting, or community-based program. When…
A well-chosen picture book can turn a short speech therapy session into a rich opportunity for vocabulary, grammar, narrative development, social…
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.