disability

For many students with significant reading disabilities, letters can feel abstract and difficult to remember. A traditional print-to-speech approach begins by showing a student a letter and asking, “What sound does this letter make?” But what happens when the student cannot recall the sound—or cannot…

Recently, I took the 20Q: Neuroscience Applications for Differential Diagnosis and Intervention in School-Aged Children course on SpeechPathology.com, presented by Dr. Martha S. Burns. The course was a deep dive into how neuroscience informs our work as speech-language pathologists, particularly when diagnosing and intervening with…

  Inclusion has been a fundamental part of my journey since the very beginning of my educational career. It is more than just a professional practice for me—it is a core value that defines who I am as a person. My commitment to inclusion was…

We will explore strategies and considerations for adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

Speech and language disorders are common childhood disabilities that affect children’s ability to communicate effectively. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how to support students with speech and language disorders in the classroom. A supportive classroom environment, along with appropriate teaching strategies and interventions, can…

Language is a significant part of our life and shapes the way we interact with the world. Which is why speech and language disorders can significantly impact a child’s ability to connect with their peers and their learning. Speech and language disorders are considered common…

In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, also known as PL94-142, was passed for a major shift in the way education is looked at and accessed in America. Since then educators have made huge strides to ensure children of all kinds and backgrounds…

Learning to read can be a daunting task for any child. While it may seem like an insurmountable goal, rhyming can be a helpful tool to help your child become a successful reader. Research shows that the ability to recognize and produce rhyming words is…

 I just finished reading the Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. This equation is at the beginning of the book and sums up the philosophy: Small, smart choices + Consistency + Time = Radical difference The little decisions you make and habits you have amass into life-altering…

  Kindergarten speech and language screenings are part of the educational requirement. I typically do these the first week of school giving me a chance to meet each of the new students. The purpose of the screening is to pick up any student that might…