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Introducing a New Series for SLPs and Parents: Spotlight on Syndromes

Today I am excited to introduce to you the new series which will be featured on my blog and will be written by myself as well as numerous knowledgeable contributing authors. It is an SLP’s perspective on genetic syndromes.

Why syndromes you ask?

Because speech language pathologists in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, hospitals, private practice, etc.) often encounter children with diagnosed or suspected syndromes. Yet the knowledge regarding various syndromes and their effects on communication continues to remain very limited in our field. Continue reading Introducing a New Series for SLPs and Parents: Spotlight on Syndromes

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Apraxia RainbowBee App Review and Giveaway

Today I am reviewing a fun new app Apraxia RainbowBee  developed by Virtual Speech Center  to enhance motor planning for children with speech production difficulties.

Similar to their other apps, on the first screen (featured left) the therapist can choose the option of customizing the app’s settings or viewing the informational video. Continue reading Apraxia RainbowBee App Review and Giveaway

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Birthday Extravaganza Day Thirty: Idiom of the Week

Today it is my pleasure to bring you a giveaway by Speech with Sharon, which is an Idiom of the Week.

This awesome 78 page packet contains

37 color and black and white idiom posters for the following idioms:
•Cry my eyes out
•Feeling blue
•Cry over spilled milk Continue reading Birthday Extravaganza Day Thirty: Idiom of the Week

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Birthday Extravaganza Day Twenty Nine: 4-Step Sequencing, Including Pictures!

raeToday’s giveaway is brought to you courtesy of Rae’s Speech Spot . It is 4-Step Sequencing, Including Pictures!  and its perfect for working on sequencing with preschoola nd school aged children. 

Packet Contents:

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Birthday Month Extravaganza: Last Days Giveaway Lineup

Birthday GraphicMy birthday month has been great! But all good things must come to an end! So take a look  at the Last Days Giveaway Lineup and decide whether you want to enter just one giveaway or all of them, it’s really up to you!   Each giveaway will last only one day so you better keep up because if you blink you’ll miss it!

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Birthday Extravaganza Day Twenty Eight: Literacy Checklists for Grades K-3

Today I am bringing you yet another giveaway from the fabulous Maria Del Duca of Communication Station Blog entitled: “Literacy Checklists for K-3rd Grade“. She created a terrific set of checklists to address reading comprehension and written expression in children K-3rd grade because according to Maria: “dynamic assessment of functional skills, when done well, can at times yield more accurate and salient information than standardized tests.”

This 10 page packet uses observational as well as teacher and parent reported information to present a holistic view of a child’s literacy skills with a focus on the following areas: Continue reading Birthday Extravaganza Day Twenty Eight: Literacy Checklists for Grades K-3

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Birthday Extravaganza Day Twenty Seven: Elementary My Dear, Analogies

It’s DAY 27 of my Birthday Month Giveaways and I am raffling off a giveaway by Straight Up Speech, which is Elementary, My Dear Analogies. 

This adorable 12-page critical thinking packet targets early analogies and uses child-friendly graphics to engage students in filling-in-the missing answers.

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Birthday Extravaganza Day Twenty Five: There was a Silly SLP Who Got Stuck to Some Categories

It’s DAY 25 of my Birthday Month Giveaways and I am raffling off a giveaway by Teach Speech 365, which is  There was a Silly SLP who Got Stuck to Some Categories .

This catchy little mini-book activity targets categorization skills. The silly SLP gets stuck on all sorts of things. There is also a complementary silly male SLP [named Sam] which contains the same activities!

Packet Contents:

  • Pre/Post Test pages for data collection
  • Mini-book
  • Sequencing mat and pics
  • Following Directions cards
  • Category Sort pics
  • Creative writing pages
  • Comprehension questions worksheet
  • Silly Sam pages
  • and much more!!

You can find this product in  Teach Speech 365 TPT store by clicking HERE or you can enter my giveaway for a chance to win.
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Birthday Extravaganza Day Twenty Four: Mad Scientists Inferences

It’s DAY 24th of my Birthday Month Giveaways and I am raffling off a giveaway by Kristine of  Live Love Speech, called Mad Scientists Inferences. 

As I am sure many SLPs are aware mastery of inferences doesn’t exactly come easy for our language impaired students. So Kristine created a cute an engaging activity to facilitate this skill.

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Birthday Month Extravaganza: Week Four Giveaway Lineup

Birthday GraphicMy birthday month has been absolutely fabulous! And its not over yet! So take a look  at the Week Four Giveaway Lineup and decide whether you want to enter a few giveaways or all of them, it’s really up to you!   Each giveaway will last only one day so you better keep up because if you blink you’ll miss it!

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