Well it seems I have taken the month of April off from blogging. It wasn’t intentional (it usually isn’t, is it?). Spring in New England isn’t really the stuff of spring. There are glimpses here and there, but overall it is dreary. I expect spring to be chirping birds and daffodils and unfortunately in NewContinue reading “The Rockin' Tale of Snow White Meets CCC-SLP”
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It's Spring! Fresh Ideas for Speech Therapy
I used to love spring when I lived in NJ. The daffodils and crocuses would lift their sunny heads and the weather would warm up. Spring in NH is not nearly as nice. In fact, yesterday, the 24th of March, we got eight inches of snow. Earlier in the week we had indoor recess, becauseContinue reading “It's Spring! Fresh Ideas for Speech Therapy”
I am Not Superpowered!
I can’t explain it. I have had a very, very busy year with no less than six evaluations pending at a time and I have been coping quite well. Two weeks ago…BAM! Leading up to my proverbial “hitting of the wall,” we had been coordinating a two-day NHSLHA Spring Conference and rehearsals for our middleContinue reading “I am Not Superpowered!”
Teamwork: The Blessings and Challenges
As professionals, members of families and communities we frequently engage in activities that require group dynamics. Whether you are coming together to raise funds for a new playground or church or to put on a production or event, you are working with individuals with their own experiences and backgrounds. Those experiences invariably shape their thinking,Continue reading “Teamwork: The Blessings and Challenges”
Imagination Speech Therapy
It’s March already! Wow! I have been on winter break this past week enjoying balmy temperatures when suddenly the temperature dropped to 5 degree! It’s hard to imagine it will ever be warm, but imagine I will. As I dreamed of flowers and bird song, I started planning therapy for my return to work. IContinue reading “Imagination Speech Therapy”
Letters to Those Who Inspire Us: a Frenzied SLP Linky
I have recently had an opportunity to write a “palanca letter.” Palanca means lever in Spanish and is intended to uplift the recipient. They are often written to those who are on retreat or a journey, often spiritual, but frequently just life changing. I wondered why it would take a big event for me toContinue reading “Letters to Those Who Inspire Us: a Frenzied SLP Linky”
Sharing Kindness: A Frenzied SLP Blog Hop
I recently had a student tell me I should be teaching him about kindness. He felt kindness was more important than strategies. I agree. Kindness is an ultimate goal as it relates to social competency. I explained the strategies we are learning lead to kind behavior. He seemed satisfied with my explanation. It seems thereContinue reading “Sharing Kindness: A Frenzied SLP Blog Hop”
Unraveling Confusion: Helping Students with Academic Success
At ASHA this November I attended a session in which the presenter reminded us, “you are not tutors.” That comment made an impact on me because there are often times when students bring their classwork to speech therapy. I want to help them, yet sometimes can’t. For instance, I don’t understand how math is beingContinue reading “Unraveling Confusion: Helping Students with Academic Success”
SLP Commitments-2017
Who am I? Not my name or my birthday. Not where I live or what I do, but who am I…on the inside? Reflecting on where I want to commit my energies takes on a different bent when I view it through the lens of who I am, or rather who I want to be.Continue reading “SLP Commitments-2017”
"Snow" Much Fun
It seems this week the snow was falling across the entire nation. Snow in Tennessee, Oregon, and Louisiana. Everywhere, except right here in New Hampshire. It has been bitter cold, though and we have a lovely base of white to play in. I just love the snow! I love how clean everything looks with aContinue reading “"Snow" Much Fun”
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