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Notes for parents, SLPs and anyone facing something hard
What Nicole has learned in therapy rooms, lecture halls and her own diagnosis, written down for the people walking the same road.
PossibilitySo, You were Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer . . . NOW WHAT?!
10 First Steps & Must Do’s, after you receive a breast cancer diagnosis.
Parents5 Better Questions to Ask Your Child’s Speech Pathologist After a Session instead of “How was it?”
Remember, when you ask better questions—you get better answers!
Parents5 Easy Tips to Increase Your Child’s Language
Speech Language Pathologist’s use a technique called “scaffolding” –which essentially means to increase or support language development by adding to what the child can…
SLPs5 Practicing Considerations from a Mindful SLP
It is no secret that Speech Language Pathologists like to talk…a LOT.
SLPs5 Tips for the New SLP Graduate
I always encourage my students and supervisees to view this [CFY] as the last experience with this type of support and to get the most out of it.
ParentsDear Special Needs Parent: 3 Things I learned from your child.
I have grown so much in that time—personally and professionally as well as emotionally– and reflecting on this growth has caused me to consider how my therapeutic…
ParentsHow to Set Your Child Up to Get the Most Out of Therapy—7 Expert Tips
Follow these tips to make these initial experiences successful and, in many instances, propel your child to progress quicker.
SLPsI Teach On-line and Love It!
I have been teaching at the University level for 16 years. I began teaching at New York University (my alma mater) with a projector and slides (I wish I was kidding) and…
SLPsHow to teach possessive pronouns (hint—take your clients perspective!)
Possessive pronouns can be difficult for our young clients who are struggling to learn the rules of language.
ParentsWe Don’t Treat a Diagnosis
As a parent of a child with special needs, you will ALWAYS remember the day you received your child’s diagnosis.
ParentsWhat to do if your child’s therapist is not a “good” fit?
As a supervisor in a graduate clinic for Speech Pathology students, the first goal we instruct our students to write is to “establish rapport”.
ParentsWhy your child might be having trouble producing certain sounds—4 Considerations
As a Speech Language Pathologist with a specialization in Speech Sound Disorders, I am constantly teaching and thinking (and speaking!) about clear speech production.
SLPsYou have a new supervisor—now what!
5 tips on how to get this important relationship off to a great start.
SLPsDear New Graduate SLP Student:
I am a practicing Speech Language Pathologist. I graduated 20 years ago with my master’s degree. I have been teaching and supervising on the graduate level for 17 years…
ParentsWhy E.I.? A Therapist’s Perspective…
Early Intervention (E.I.) is AMAZING (in theory—admittedly, sometimes not in execution).
SLPsWRiTE BRAiN BOOKS & The SLP
I am always adding to my “tool box” of treatment strategies to work with my clients as well as for suggestions to the graduate students I teach and supervise.
SLPsPracticing Mindfulness in Your Speech Pathology Practice—No Matter Where YOU Treat!
The art of being present and mindful is a hot topic lately. The basic tenets of being mindful can be applied to …well…everything!
SLPsA Fun, Easy (& Cheap) Way to Target /k/!
Learn how to help them expand their vocabulary and use language variety consistently.
ParentsTeam Collaboration: A key factor to a successful therapy program for your child.
Any savvy parent of a child with special needs will tell you that there are many tenets to a successful therapy program. But one crucial piece to the dynamic that is…
ParentsWhat To Do If You Suspect Your Child Might Have A Speech And/Or Language Delay
Learn how to help them expand their vocabulary and use language variety consistently.
Parents10 Easy Tips to Encourage your Toddler’s Language Growth
Learn how to help them expand their vocabulary and use language variety consistently.
PossibilityChoose One
The Choose One movement is about finding a goal: One goal that is solely yours. One goal that you do not feel guilty about or apologize about.
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