As practicing therapists we are often asked to carry out speech sessions in a variety of spaces. I’ve done therapy everywhere from empty hallways, storage closets, courtyards, and libraries with large partitions separating us from others. One thing becoming more evident is that I can be most efficient in my job by staying organized. Keeping orderly materials has additional benefits…
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When providing services to so many children for speech therapy in the schools, you are guaranteed to come in contact with multiple personalities. You will experience those that easily separate, ones that dread coming into the speech therapy (no matter how fun you make it) and probably a few children who would prefer to stay on your caseload forever. It…
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The beginning of a new school year tends to be overwhelming for most SLPs regardless of how long you’ve been in the school setting. I am excited to share how you can collaborate with teachers and create a speech therapy schedule! Over the years, I have found several ways to manage some of the “start-up” stress by doing the following: …
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Summer break, for many of us, is on the horizon. For those of us in the school system, we are organizing folders, finishing up IEP meetings, and purging or packing away all necessary materials for summer cleanings and possible room moves. In the midst of all the chaos that accompanies May, I frequently have thoughts of how my students’ speech…
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Buy in. I wish it could be labeled as the very first recommendation on every evaluation report. We all need to believe we are capable of accomplishing difficult tasks and overcoming obstacles. It is so vital for students to believe in themselves and to know it is normal to experience disappointments and setbacks along the way. Below are a few…
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Kids LOVE boxes. Even more so, they LOVE sensory boxes. Bringing a sensory bin into therapy ignites imagination, creativity, and communication! Here are several reasons why I love using sensory bins in speech therapy: Easily Created Themes Gone are the hours of endless planning for one day of therapy! Pop things from Amazon into your cart, make a stop by…
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