Home programming is an important part of speech and language therapy so that what the child is learning in the therapy room has practice outside of the treatment room. This seems very logical but what exactly should this be? First one needs to consider the…

January 1979 I started my Clinical Fellowship Year as a speech and language pathologist. I have NEVER regretted the decision to become a speech and language pathologist. It has been a phenomenal adventure! When I began my college career I had not really known a…

When we have a structure supported with simple behavioral routines and visuals our classroom and therapy sessions are more effective and focused.  This benefits not just the student but also you as the instructor giving you a framework for your sessions. I find that if…

What is Executive Functioning? Johnny races into the room and you can nearly feel the wind as he passes you by. His desk is a mess and homework papers if returned, look like they were run over by a truck. If you inform the parent…

Making mistakes are part of life. My dad always told me to look at pencils they come with erasers as everyone makes a mistake. However sometimes knowing a mistake another person has made helps to prevent us from making the same one. In working with…

Visual supports can be invaluable tools in helping people with autism understand and interact with their environment. However, there is a need for standardized visuals that are used consistently to ensure optimal outcomes for those with autism. We will explore the importance of visual supports…

I have been using a new visual tool, the EET or the Expanding Expression Tool. It can be purchased through  http://www.expandingexpression.com/.       Each of the beads represents a different aspect of what you can say about an object or a picture. Green: group…