Speech in the Schools : speech development

Highlights of a State Convention

Valerie Lill — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:37:00 GMT

This past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday I was lucky enough to attend my state's annual convention. I was even luckier that it was held only 20 minutes away from where I live! But the most fortunate part of the whole thing (other than getting approved...(read more)

Holiday Gift Giving

Alexandra Streeter — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:58:00 GMT

As an SLP are you ever asked for suggestions for holiday gift giving? I have been asked on occasion, and in this blog I'm going to give a few suggestions for the language disordered (and neuro typical) children in your life! Since I've written a lot lately...(read more)

I Sssssspy!

Alexandra Streeter — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:14:00 GMT

I SSSSSSPY! The year is drawing to a close, and my ideas for therapy are dwindling. The other day I pulled out a favorite software program that hadn't seen the light of day for a long time. I'm not sure why I haven't used it lately; it is the perfect...(read more)

Talking About Talkies®

Valerie Lill — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:02:00 GMT

With only a month left to go in this school year, I thought I better get back to a blog I wrote way back at the beginning of the school year. I had talked about four new approaches/therapy models/interventions that I'd be using this year — so far I've...(read more)

Reflections on PSHA, Part 1

Valerie Lill — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Last time, I blogged about being a member of a state speech-language-hearing association. In that blog I mentioned my state association's upcoming annual convention. Today's post is about some of my experiences at the PSHA Convention . I'll write about...(read more)

Book It, Part 26: The Way to A...Better Day

Sean Sweeney — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:35:00 GMT

Many children we work with do not see a link between their behavior and immediate positive consequences they can receive, let alone the connection between their behaviors and their long-term impressions on others. As SLPs, these students can be challenging...(read more)

Book It, Part 25: You Did It!

Sean Sweeney — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Every kid can benefit from the kind of positive reinforcement offered by the phrase, "You did it!" especially if it is offered in an exuberant voice. I say this because lately with a number of my younger and developmentally younger students I have been...(read more)

A Book for the /r/ Sound!

Alexandra Streeter — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:45:00 GMT

A couple of weeks ago, I was browsing Amazon, and a "Recommended for You" item popped up. It was the book, "The Pirate Who Couldn't Say 'Arrr'"! I am trying to be a school-SLP-on-a-budget, but I couldn't resist. I impulsively clicked on the "1-Click"...(read more)

Book It, Pt. 24: A Quick Trip to Ireland and the Land of Illusions

Sean Sweeney — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:30:00 GMT

I have spent a fair amount of time here complaining about winter , so it's a good time to let you know that I LOVE St. Patrick's Day, mostly because to me it is the beginning of spring. Also, I am Darn Well Irish (the MacSweeneys, one of them being my...(read more)

Bulletin Board Update!

Alexandra Streeter — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:45:00 GMT

I'm happy to see that I now have 10 responses to my "Ideas Needed: Bulletin Board!" post. Some of you are so creative! Teresa shared this idea: She covered the board with flannel and attached the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to it. I would...(read more)

Book It, Pt. 23: Have You Had Any Snow Days?

Sean Sweeney — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:45:00 GMT

In my previous post, I mentioned the quiet winter we have had in the northeast, and how I don't mind it at all! However, it's always nice to have a "snow day" school cancellation to let you catch up on work (or relaxation). Snow Day , by Patricia Lakin...(read more)

Book It, Pt. 22: Although I Don’t Like Snow...

Sean Sweeney — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Kids do! I was skimming the shelves at Barnes & Noble one day when I saw the cute little picture book " When it Starts to Snow ," by Phillis Gershator and Martin Matje. The title instantly made me think, "temporal structure!" Through adorable illustrations...(read more)

Fairy Tales in Speech Therapy!

Alexandra Streeter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:52:00 GMT

I've always loved reading classic fairy tales with my students. Not only are they great for their narrative structure, but they also play a big role in our culture. Well, I really lucked out, because look what our librarian's daughter painted on the wall...(read more)

Bunched or Retroflex? Which /r/ You?

Valerie Lill — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

I'll admit it: I'm at bit rusty on working on /r/ sounds. This is the first time in four school years that my caseload has included /r/ students due to my caseload/classroom assignments. Back at my previous job I had case after case of /r/ students, and...(read more)

Book It, Pt. 21: The Alphabet Comes to the Rescue

Sean Sweeney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Books continue to be my heroes in my school position, sometimes showing up to save me from ennui when I least expect it. I was recently doing a pull-over sort of session in the literacy center (the kindergarten class is nearby and my room is, well, not),...(read more)