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As a busy speech language pathologist, I appreciate finding comprehensive information and therapy inspiration in one place. This blog post is an attempt to provide information about the “th” sounds as well as share some of my favorite...

The “L” sound is one of my favorite speech sounds to target in speech therapy. Since it's a visual sound you can see the tongue elevate to the alveolar ridge. This visual support makes it so much easier to treat! Also, there are numerous ways...

It’s true. We play games in speech therapy. As a speech language pathologist (aka SLP) who has been practicing for approximately 15 years, I have accumulated an arsenal of games and toys that I joyfully use in my speech therapy sessions. Playing...

December is a very busy month! Between Christmas shopping, decorating the house, and attending holiday parties, it can be hard to plan speech therapy sessions.  To celebrate this jolly holiday, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite...

It’s officially the holiday season, and Hanukkah is right around the corner! To celebrate this holiday, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite Hanukkah-themed speech therapy activities to share them with all of you! Many of these activities and...

Gobble gobble. Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, family, and good food. I try to teach my children the value of expressing gratitude and realizing that we are a part of something much bigger than just ourselves.  I’ve gathered a few of my...

Halloween is almost here! As children get excited about costumes, jack o'lanterns, and candy, now is the perfect time to harness their excitement and work on speech and language skills. Spend quality time with your child while enjoying...

  Fall is in full swing here in New Jersey! The leaves are beginning to fall, the air is cool and crisp, and there are apple and pumpkin goodies galore.  I love incorporating fall-themed activities and books into my speech therapy sessions....

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...