Most pediatric speech/language therapists have their own style of providing services and it may vary based on if they work with children individually in a private practice clinic, via individual or group teletherapy, school based therapy session, outpatient rehabilitation clinic, or even early intervention therapy. The approach to providing speech/language therapy also varies depending on …
Every country around the world has indigenous people who are the original inhabitants of the land. In North America, there are numerous First Nation or Native American tribes. These tribes live in the United States of America and Canada. They have a rich culture that should be recognized, taught in schools, and remembered by all. …
We are now in the final stretch of 2020!! I can not believe how fast this year has gone by. I still remember celebrating the new year in Florida with my family. This year, the global pandemic, has stretched many speech-language pathologists in ways that they did not even think were possible. You are providing …
We are now heading into week 3 of Hispanic Heritage month. Last week, I revealed my 2020 recommendations to celebrate the numerous positive contributions of Hispanic, Latinx, and other authors that show appreciate for these diverse cultures on my Instagram. This year, I have six new children’s literature selections to tell you about. Use the …
We are officially in the last quarter of the year and 2020 has certainly been a year of plenty twists and turns. I have been providing speech/language teletherapy services for the last few weeks and have started to provide some in person therapy services as well in my area. Children’s literature continues to be an …
Spring and summer of 2020 will definitely be remembered for decades to come. Pandemic. Protests. Politics. Repeat. Coronavirus. Quarantine. Police Brutality. Activism. Racism. Social Justice. Advocacy. Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity have become talking points among many. These areas have always been significant, but are now more at the forefront of discussions and action plans in …
Did you know that June is recognized in the United States as Caribbean American Heritage Month? This is the 15th year that marks the celebration of the positive contributions that people of Caribbean heritage have made to the fabric of American society. There are over 30 Caribbean countries in the world. People from many of …
There are numerous speech, language, and literacy activities that can be practiced at home to build essential skills. These activities are ideal for use this spring and many can be used year round as well. Many school districts throughout the United States are currently closed due to COVID- 19 (Coronavirus). Building Successful Lives Speech & …
Depending on where you live in the U.S., the weather may actually feel like fall, summer, or winter. Nevertheless, it is a good time to use fall themed books about gratitude and other fall topics in speech-language therapy, at home, or in the classroom. For the past few weeks, I have used fall themed children’s …
In the United States, September 15th-October 15th is known as Hispanic Heritage month. It is a selected time to nationally recognize and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the fabric of U.S. society. The 15th marks the independence days of five Latin America countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. It …
