This podcast episode explores the reasons why the neurodiversity movement is relevant to speech-language pathologists, and offers practical, encouraging tips for how to provide neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy. The episode begins with a review of relevant terminology, including “neurodiversity,” “neurodiversity-affirming,” “neurodivergent,” and “neurotypical.” It also reviews the work of Dr. Christopher
Are you a nature lover like me? Or maybe you’re just looking for some fresh ideas to keep your students engaged? In episode 9 of The Speech Space podcast, I give some fun ideas for using nature in speech therapy. What if you’re not able to take your sessions outside? That’s
Previously, I published two podcast episodes about the eight parts of speech, different types of phrases and clauses, sentence types and classifications, and the most common syntax issues we might see with our students. In this episode, I’ll be discussing evidence-based grammar interventions for speech therapy. I hope you have
The month of May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, which is a time for us to promote the field of Speech-Language Pathology and to help educate others about the valuable work that we do. This year’s theme is Connecting People and today I’m going to share with you some
Today I’m going to be talking about the best games for speech therapy, specifically digital games that can be used in-person and online. Although I will be recording another episode with more traditional games as well. Indicators of an Online Game that’s Great for Speech Therapy When selecting online game
This is the very first episode of The Speech Space podcast and thanks so much for stopping by to check it out! So, are you looking to do something new in your speech therapy sessions? In this episode, we talk about how to incorporate Montessori inspired speech therapy activities. The
Are you beginning to feel more comfortable using mindfulness in stuttering therapy or would you like to learn a bit more? In today’s episode, I dive a bit deeper into specific ways you can implement mindfulness into your speech therapy sessions. In addition, I mention several podcasts that you can
In today’s episode, we will talk about the best board games for speech therapy and how you can adapt them to meet your client’s goals. We all know that board games are a huge hit in speech therapies, that’s why today we are going to be using them to effectively
How do you incorporate mindfulness into stuttering treatment? In part two of this three part series, I discuss mindfulness in greater detail. I also discuss a case study done at Towson University in which a mindfulness program was utilized for an adult male who stutters. Please check below for the links
In this episode, I discuss where to find digital reading passages for speech therapy, which can be a valuable addition to our speech therapy toolbox. If you’re in school, reading passages allow you to align your therapy materials with the classroom curriculum, and they can also be a great way
In this episode, I will be talking about how to integrate virtual reality, or VR, into speech therapy. Essentially, VR involves using computer technology to create a simulated 3D environment. Virtual Reality (VR) offers numerous applications across different patient profiles. It’s particularly useful for the generalization of skills by offering
Have you ever worked in a school where there are limited treatment materials? I’d say that most of us probably have, so you’ll be sure to appreciate today’s episode! My friend, Jennifer, joins me to discuss how she uses common objects for uncommon speech therapy and she shares a few other
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