Do you remember the Push Pull Puzzle? About 17 years ago, my company, Kids Express Train, created an amazing two-sided puzzle with magnetized pieces that matched on the front of the puzzle. The magical part of the … READ MORE
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A Gesture for Young Children Became Prevalent during the Pandemic
Last weekend, my hubby and I stumbled upon a very small cafe in Little Falls, Minnesota and decided to go there for breakfast. When we walked in, every table was taken. We stood there for a moment when a grandma … READ MORE
Speech and Language Therapy Gets Kids Ready for Reading
I know how important speech and language therapy can be for child’s future reading ability. Yes, speech and language therapy gets kids ready for reading. I remember one little student of mine, Abe, who had a … READ MORE
Winning Strategies for Speech Therapy Songs for Toddlers
I believe strongly in using speech therapy songs for toddlers. I worked with children in early intervention for over 25 years. I observed the joys and concerns that parents felt when trying to help their toddlers … READ MORE
Routines-Based Intervention and Parent Coaching include Direct Teaching
If you are reading this blog post, you are very likely familiar with early intervention or birth to three programming. I have been a speech-language pathologist since 1980, and the last 25 years of my career I … READ MORE
Using Music as a Powerful Tool in Speech Therapy
Before I discuss using music as a powerful tool in speech therapy, I need to differentiate between a speech therapist and a music therapist. I am a speech language pathologist (SLP and some say speech therapist) … READ MORE
