Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
Teaching kindergarteners or preschoolers about the pumpkin growth cycle is important for several reasons: 1. Connecting with Nature and the Environment 2. Understanding Life Cycles and Science Concepts 3. Building Language and Vocabulary Skills 4. Enhancing Cognitive Development 5. Incorporating Math and Counting 6. Fostering…
Helping children understand and sequence the beginning, middle, and end of a story is a crucial skill for developing literacy and comprehension. For children who thrive on sensory experiences, incorporating multi-sensory strategies can make this process more engaging and effective. Here are some creative and…
Understanding and expressing emotions is a crucial part of social communication. For students on the autism spectrum, especially those who crave sensory input, teaching feeling words and how to express emotions can be challenging yet rewarding. A multi-sensory approach can make this learning process more…
We will explore strategies and considerations for adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
Language skills play a pivotal role in a student’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. Among these skills, receptive and expressive language abilities form the foundation for effective communication and interaction. In this blog, we’ll delve into the key aspects of teaching students receptive and expressive…
The Law The most significant legislative action that affected children with disabilities passed in 1975 with the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. This legislation means that students with disabilities have equal access to a free and appropriate public education. Access means that that students…
Constructing goals can be a difficult task. If you think about this process as a multi-step activity it will assist you. You begin treatment with a student by reviewing the history of the child. In reading this and speaking with the family you may have…
When we write a lesson plan we are integrating information from what we know about a client and what we want to know about the client. I understand that It may be difficult sometimes to write the beginning lesson plans as you are needing to…
How do you work with mixed groups in speech and language therapy? Working in groups in speech and language therapy can be challenging. Often the students will not all be on the same level. You may need to work with a classroom group in which…
The origin of the partnership between SLPs and teachers begins at the preservice level. This affliation of a speech and language pathologist and the classroom and special education teacher is a key colloboration for students with communication disorders. One way to solidify this relationship is…