In the dynamic landscape of education and therapy, the synergy between speech and language pathologists(SLPs) and teachers is a critical element that can significantly enhance student outcomes. This partnership is not just beneficial but essential for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment. Through…

The opening of the new school year is going to be a challenging one this year. There rightfully is a great deal of anxiety as there is a multitude of plans offered for school reopening. It is hard to prepare for something so fluid especially…

One of my favorite movies of all time is Singing in the Rain.  The plot deals with the difficulty people had in adapting to the change from silent movies to talkies. What really worked in the silent film did not work in talkies. This is how…

Parent-teacher conferences can bring new referrals as parents wonder if their child has a speech or language disorder that may be impacting their school work. Giving them some information on normal development and ways they can help their child is sometimes all that is needed.…

Someone asked me the other day what was I doing for fun. I was being a lifelong learner! At the beginning of the year 2018, there was an announcement that the Rhode Island Foundation in conjunction with the Rhode Island Department of Education and the University…