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New Beginnings for Scanlon Speech Therapy
After much contemplation, introspection, and retrospection, I have made the difficult decision to close my private practice. Since its establishment in 2011, my boutique private practice has been a fulfilling and rewarding journey. I am...
Social Communication and Speech Therapy: Interview With Allie Gallinger
Welcome to another installment of Interviews with Experts. In these interviews, I ask 5 questions to experts in various professions related to speech language pathology and early childhood development. It’s hard to believe that it’s been more...
How to Design A Close-Ended Activity
Close-ended activities are those that have an end result or a specific objective to achieve. When all the pieces of the puzzle are in, the child will realize that the puzzle is complete. When the last page of the book is turned, the child will...
7 Tips for a Peaceful and Enjoyable Family Vacation
I just got back from my two-week vacation. Sounds indulgent, right? The time off was much needed, and the first week of our vacation was honestly my favorite! We were NOT overbooked, had no real plans, and simply went to the beach, played games,...
Year-Round Vocabulary Activities for Pre-K, K, and Early Elementary Students
A strong vocabulary is crucial for gaining and expanding one’s knowledge. When learning a new skill or subject, it’s important to have some background knowledge of what certain words mean in order to understand and retain new...
Passover Activities for Speech Therapy
Recently, I was scrolling through a Facebook group exclusive to speech language pathologists and read about the lack of speech therapy materials and activities related to Jewish holidays. Even though I’m not Jewish, I have Jewish clients and...
A Year in Review and Inspiration for 2021
Happy New Year! I hope 2021 is treating you well. 2020 was certainly a challenging year. Closing my office and not seeing clients for several months was bitter. However, with that bitterness came some sweetness as it enabled me to...
Yoga Activities for Speech Therapy
Movement is a great way to stimulate the body and mind! As a pediatric speech language pathologist and mother to two young children, I know children need movement breaks to increase engagement. Research even supports that physical activity...