As we wrap up another literacy unit, I’m reminded why I love using book companions for language development in my speech and language therapy sessions. Each one becomes its own little adventure—filled with stories, vocabulary, discussion, and connection. Over the years, I’ve developed a structure…

This past week, I had the privilege of attending a deeply moving and enlightening workshop led by Dr. Barry Prizant, a speech-language pathologist and internationally recognized expert in autism. His workshop, Uniquely Human: Understanding and Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children, left an imprint on both…

My passion for teaching written language skills began in my undergraduate training in education and speech and language pathology.