You know how some people know from the time they’re a toddler what they want to be, and every decision they make leads them to become that thing? Yeah, that wasn’t me. My route to becoming an SLP (short for Speech Language Pathologist) was a bit more of a zig zag. When I was a kid I had dreams of … Read More
5 Tips For Celebrating the 4th of July (in a Speech and Language Rich Way) With Your Kids
1. Help Your Child Feel Prepared for the Fireworks For some kids, the 4th of July can feel a little overwhelming, especially if they’re attending a loud, crowded fireworks display that starts at or past their bedtime. When kids know what to expect, they’re better able to handle some of the sensory overload that might happen. Here are some ways … Read More
Why Listening and Spoken Language/Auditory Verbal Therapy Isn’t For Everyone
I think Hands and Voices says it best–“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” And we know that just like any other group of children, children who are deaf or hard of hearing are a diverse group, and one type of therapy won’t work well for all of them. A caveat, before proceeding… Now, if you’ve … Read More
Listening and Spoken Language Learning Opportunity
Whether you’re a parent or professional, if you’re reading this blog you’ve got a little one (or little ones) that pop into your mind when you think about kids who are deaf or hard of hearing. You want that little person to grow up to be the absolute best they can, and you’re committed to doing whatever it takes. Hearing … Read More
Telepractice with Mighty Voice
Telepractice, sometimes called teletherapy, is another way for children and families to participate in speech and language or auditory verbal therapy. Instead of meeting in person, the speech language pathologist and families use technology to do therapy. At Mighty Voice, telepractice usually involves providing speech therapy over the internet. The speech language pathologist and family each have a computer with … Read More
Listening Activity: Free Audiobooks with Hoopla
Lately when I get into the car with my children (currently almost 3 and almost 1), I’ve been wanting an alternative to turning on the radio. My kids aren’t interested in most of the podcasts on my list, although we do listen to them now and then. Recently though I started to wonder–why aren’t we listening to audiobooks? We know … Read More
Breaking Down the Rich Language in Children’s Story Books
When was the last time you worked the word “commotion” into a conversation with your toddler? Or “lowered” or “delighted”? Don’t worry, I haven’t either. But, because of a Curious George book we accidentally brought home from my parents’ house, we’ve been reading them. I’ve mentioned before that I love using books in therapy, and we’ve all heard that we … Read More
For Parents: Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Child’s Cochlear Implant Company
For children who are deaf or hard of hearing and seeking listening and spoken language outcomes, there are so many questions to ask. Which technology does my child need, what kind of therapy, and what will the outcomes be? if it’s determined your child is a candidate for cochlear implants, the questions continue. Families have to decide which cochlear implant … Read More
My Current Listening and Spoken Language Favorites
A page about my favorite listening and spoken language resources for parents and professionals, including blogs, courses, podcasts, and links.
Working on my LSLS, Cert AVT
Okay, so I know that sounds like a lot of jargony-jargon, so let me explain both my terms and my excitement. What is happening is that I have recently decided to continuing pursuing certification as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (the LSLS part), Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist (the Cert AVT part). An LSL, Cert AVT is someone who has … Read More