Speech Sound Homework- Tips for Promoting Home Carryover in Articulation Therapy

Parents' Corner Pronunciation & Lisps Speech Therapy Techniques
cat talking about homework

Source: quickmeme.com

Children often have social studies, spelling or math homework on a daily, if not weekly basis. Why? Because educators know the importance of reinforcing difficult concepts outside of the classroom is just as important as inside. Further, this can help involve parents in the process. Speech therapy should be thought of similarly. Although a specific skill might be taught in a structured lesson during the day doesn’t mean it can’t be reinforced outside of therapy as well. “Homework” might not be graded but the idea is the same; children should take home speech sound targets or techniques for activities at home not only to improve but to involve parents in as well.

Continue reading

Using Visual Biofeedback to Improve Treatment for R Productions

News
the letter R
Source: blog.asha.com

“R” can be a tricky sound to master and even trickier to teach. But if only visual biofeedback were around for Elmer Fudd, his ‘r’ sound might have improved, according to some researchers. While you might not have heard of visual biofeedback, the idea makes sense; seeing what you say could help you learn to correct it. While visual biofeedback is just one tool among many that might help SLPs tackle ‘r’ productions, it might just help clinician’s think about new ways of taking on classic childhood speech and language difficulties. Continue reading

Get Ready for the International Association of Special Education Conference (IASE) Coming July 2013

News
IASE Mexico

Source: isae.org

Finally, the 13th Biennial International Association of Special Education Conference is right around the corner. Educators and professionals from a variety of disciplines, including speech and language therapists, will gather from around the world to share, inform, and exchange new ideas for improving special education on a global scale. This year the conference presenters and attendees will meet and enjoy some summer sun in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the University of British Columbia from July 7 – 11, 2013. Here are all the details:

Continue reading

When and How to Use Carrier Phrases in Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy Techniques
I want carrier phrase in PECS

Source: iqjournals.com

Sometimes children learning language need a little support in order to say more. A sentence such as a carrier phase in speech therapy can be used to jumpstart a sentence with some guidance or prompting to get the child started and helps expand the length of an utterance. You may have heard a few, the classic being, “I want…” but here are many ways and reasons to use carrier phrases to expand speech and language development including “I see…” or “I have…” to name a few.

Continue reading

Sizzling Summer Themed Activities for Speech and Language

Speech Therapy Techniques
beach race language game

Source: letstalkslp.blogspot.com

Summer is here and if you haven’t got your speech and language materials ready now is the time to do it. Some children start summer speech services in July, while others might go year-round. It is important to take advantage of the “summer theme” because it helps to build new vocabulary and relate activities the child may be currently participating into their speech and language goals. If they are not receiving summer services, it’s still important to maintain skills and promote language throughout the sunny season. Brainstorm a few summer themed activities or look here to get started.

Continue reading