“10 on the sled” is one of my favorite repetitive books for winter. The book is sung to the tune of “10 in the bed”, and song books are generally always a hit with my kids! In a previous post, I wrote about the role of repetitive books in therapy, some of which involved speech sound trials. When looking for… Read More
Using Repetitive Books in Speech Therapy
We all know reading books is an evidence-based practice to facilitate various aspects of language development, but what about using repetitive books, specifically, in speech and language therapy? Rhythmic and predictable language found in repetitive books help to capture children’s attention, along with being useful in a variety of other ways! 1. Increased engagement Repetition of words/phrases throughout the story… Read More
7 ways to use Zingo in therapy as MORE than just a general reinforcer
I love using games in therapy because a) they’re easy, and b) they lend themselves naturally to a variety of different skills, such as following directions, turn-taking, and learning how to handle a loss.Often times, we might be using games as just a general reinforcer while we do drill with other skills, but today I wanted to share with you… Read More
Chicken Soup for the SLP Soul
Imagine this scenario: You’re a first year SLP—ready to take on the world after 6 years of school including 2 years of practicums behind you. You’re a little nervous about being out on your own, but confident enough to know that while you don’t know it all, you know enough to be plenty competent in order to do your job…. Read More