An Intro to AAC by McKenzie Lee, M.S., CCC-SLP AAC… an acronym SLPs love to use, but what does it mean? Why should I know about this? What is it? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – Augmentative Communication is assisting or supporting a speaking... read more
Bringing Fine Motor Play Outside
by Danielle Carter, MS OTR/L Minnesota summer is here! It’s finally time for long, sunny days, and time outside at our beautiful lakes, parks, and trails. This time of year we find ourselves naturally giving our kids gross motor and sensory opportunities as we... read more
Using Mealtime as a Self-Regulation Tool
by Danielle Carter, MS OTR/L Self-regulation helps us do important things in our day like manage big emotions, stay calm and organized to play, and successfully transition between activities. We can use carefully chosen sensory activities to help kids... read more
The Importance of Meaningful Experiences
by Danielle Carter, MS OTR/L Young children are sensory beings. They learn through sensory experiences of touch, sight, sound, taste, smell, and movement. While this seems to be a straightforward and easy concept for those playing, raising, and working with young... read more
How Movement Impacts Learning
The Balance of Play by Danielle Carter, MS OTR/L When children play, part of their exploration is pushing limits. We all know those busy toddlers or active kids who seem to be lured by challenges and risks as they interact and explore their world. As parents,... read more
Ready to Step Away From the Screens? Some Ideas for Winter Family Fun.
by Danielle Carter, MS OTR/L The weather is getting colder in Minnesota once again, and our social distancing restrictions continue. Many Kidspeak parents have expressed wanting suggestions to encourage their children away from screens. We have had many months of... read more
Fun and Effective Speech and Language Therapy with Kids in Covid-19 Times: Segment 4 Final
by Marlene Schoenberg, Ed.M. CCC-SLP In Segment 1, we discussed preparing for teletherapy sessions. In Segment 2 , I shared how to be more effective during each session. Then, in Segment 3, I elaborated on technical problem solving. If you missed any of these... read more
Helpful Hints for Solving Technology Problems in Speech and Occupational Therapy Video Therapy: Segment 3
by Marlene Schoenberg, Ed.M. CCC-SLP and Amy Chouinard M.A. CCC-SLP, COM Sometimes the on-line therapy session is going well. You had picked the right activity to motivate the child, you are getting good responses and then… all of a sudden, the picture freezes... read more
Fun and Effective Speech and Language Therapy with Kids in Covid-19 Times: Segment 2
by Marlene Schoenberg, Ed.M. CCC-SLP Segment 2-During the Interactive Video Session Our first segment last week discussed preparation and planning for teletherapy with children including input from the parents. Today we will talk about what happens during the... read more
Fun and Effective Speech and Language Teletherapy in Covid-19 Times: Segment 1
by Marlene Schoenberg, Ed. M, CCC-SLP c. Ethnic Communication Arts and Kidspeak (used with permission) The first interactive TV show in the 1950’s was a program called “Winkey Dink”. When I was 4 years old, a delightful recruiter interviewed me at day camp. I... read more
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