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Here's a Way to Support Reading Comprehension Goals in Speech-Language Therapy: Figurative Language
Focusing on figurative language in speech-language therapy can help improve students' reading comprehension. Here's how I do it.
6 days ago3 min read


The Matthew Effect in Reading and Its Impact on Vocabulary
Discover how the Matthew effect in Reading impacts vocabulary growth in children, especially those with dyslexia and DLD. Free downloads.
Feb 224 min read


Why And How I Do Writing Intervention in Speech-Language Therapy
I love these writing tasks so much. I can practically see my students' brains creating new grammatical insights, links, and frameworks as th
Feb 24 min read


What Should We Call Ourselves? My Evolution as a Speech-Language Pathologist
My response to the question, "What do you do?" has been a journey as a speech-language pathologist.
Jan 43 min read

Here's a Goal for Increasing Morphological Awareness, Plus Free Activities and Resources
Need a morphological awareness goal and activities to reach it? Read on. *free downloads and links below* I was listening to one of my...
Nov 16, 20243 min read

How I Support my Students with DLD in Speech and Language Therapy
These are some of the tools I use in speech therapy with my students with developmental language disorder
Sep 30, 20246 min read


Who Can Diagnose Dyslexia? My Frustrations as a Speech-Language Pathologist in NY State
Because dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, I've encountered countless dyslexic students throughout my career.
Sep 17, 20244 min read


Need Grammar Goals for Speech and Language Therapy? Get to Know the Power of Subordinate Clauses!
Discover the power of subordinate clauses for speech therapy! Learn how to set grammar goals and unlock your students' language potential!
Sep 6, 20244 min read

Morphological Awareness: Here's Another Free Game and Some Spelling Rules for Affixes
Enhance spelling skills with a free morphological awareness game! Dive into the world of affixes and spelling rules with this fun activity.
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Morphological Awareness in Speech and Language Therapy: What are Opaque and Transparent Words?
Learn about transparent and opaque words in morphological awareness. Dive into the impact on word learning, reading, and spelling.
Jul 13, 20243 min read


Speech Therapy Private Practice Series: Specializing
Discover how opening a speech therapy private practice can allow you to specialize. Learn how to build a successful practice and provide imp
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Speech Therapy Private Practice Series: Networking
Discover how an introverted speech-language pathologist built a small but thriving speech therapy private practice in Brooklyn, NY.
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Need Speech Therapy Goals for Expressive Language? Consider Narrative Intervention
Looking for speech therapy goals for expressive language? Dive into narrative intervention with research-based guidance.
Jun 3, 20245 min read


How I Work on Vocabulary Goals for Speech and Language Therapy
Discover research-based vocabulary goals for speech therapy. Learn about tiered vocabulary, DLD, dyslexia impact, and free downloads for fun
May 20, 20244 min read


Addressing Articulation in Speech Therapy: What Do SLPs Actually Do?
There's a reason not just anyone can provide speech therapy for articulation errors If I had a nickel for every time a teacher or...
Apr 7, 20242 min read


How I Work on Phonological Awareness Goals in Speech Therapy
Discover effective methods for phonological awareness goals in speech therapy. Learn about free resources and evidence-based techniques.
Mar 22, 20244 min read


Treating Articulation Skills in Speech Therapy? 4 Tips for Effective and Efficient Articulation Goals
Looking for effective tips for articulation goals in speech therapy? Helpful advice and resources.
Mar 8, 20245 min read


Books for Speech and Language Therapy: How I Choose Them
There is a real skill to choosing great books for speech and language therapy *free download below* I have spent a ridiculous amount of...
Feb 25, 20242 min read


The Complexity Approach for Speech Therapy: How to Get Started
Information about "the most evidence-based tool you're not using."
Feb 11, 20244 min read


Shared Reading With Story Books: Helpful Tips From a Speech-Language Pathologist
Here's a free download to share with caregivers about ways to maximize shared reading time with children.
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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