I realize that not all of us school-based SLPs are mothers, or even women for that matter. I apologize for those of you I'm leaving out with this blog, but many of us are both SLPs and mothers. I am one. I'm the working school-based SLP mother of a 6-year-old boy. The job of an SLP is a busy, but rewarding, one. The job of a mother is ...

Now that the chilly weather is finally beginning to break and the sweet smell of spring is in the air, it is the perfect time to visit your local farmer's market and see what is in season. From time to time on this blog I explore the juicy world of fresh fruits and vegetables and in the process, educate myself and others about how to: 1. BUY ...

Summer isn't too far away, and in some parts of the country you get out of school in May! Last year I wrote a blog entitled the ''Great Summer Packet'' debate, and I worked hard at creating summer packets for my students. I surveyed my parents to find out who wanted work for the summer, and then attempted to create packets which targeted each ...

Next week is ''E'' week at our school, meaning we will be talking and learning about all things ''E''! So today at our teacher planning meeting we brainstormed on all the Exciting E-based Events we could plan for the upcoming days. Some of our ideas included: Egg-shell painting, making scrambled-Eggs, Exercise activities outside in the spring air ...

This week I am exploring feeding issues found with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The information surrounding this topic is very vast and extensive. My goal for this post is to provide useful information and resources for both therapists and parents. Let's begin with WHO is capable of addressing feeding issues with young children. ...

Spring is slow to arrive around these parts, however the internet is full of downloadable spring activities to use in therapy! I've talked about it before, and will continue to do so, check out Teachers Pay Teachers for a plethora of spring themed activities! By the way, I ''liked'' Teachers Pay Teachers on Facebook, and this was in my news ...

Anyone with young children knows that the holidays can sometimes be very overwhelming for little ones. Add in the fact that a child has special needs or is a very picky eater and the day can be a complete nightmare. Here are some fresh ideas for getting through the day that I hope you find helpful: Have a Touchstone: If your little one ...

This week I am continuing my look at the condition of Cerebral Palsy (CP). Last week's post discussed some of the basic facts surrounding the condition and the overall affect CP can have on an individual. This week I am narrowing the focus and will look at how speech therapy can benefit a child who has been diagnosed with CP. According to the ...

Today's post offers two very simple and inexpensive Easter activities that can be done at home or in a classroom with children under the age of 5. Both are simple, fun and have plenty of opportunities to explore lots of language! ''Hopping Opposites!'' This game is easy to make and fun to play! Using either flat foam Easter eggs you can buy at ...

My focus for the blog over the past 9 weeks has been to provide readers with information about what ''typical'' early childhood development looks like, as well as inform parents about how to obtain help for their child when they feel they need it. Empowering and educating parents is a very important part of our profession and will help children ...