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
Speech Therapy
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
Getting the Most Out of Speech Therapy for Kids
Parents have so many questions about getting speech therapy for children. Are you wondering if your child has a speech delay? Do you want to know how to help your child learn to talk? Here are some typical … READ MORE
Best Tools and Tips to Provide Speech Therapy in Spanish
Providing speech therapy in Spanish is a challenge for speech-language pathologists (SLP) who do not speak fluent Spanish. Working in early intervention for as long as I have, I have extensive experience with … READ MORE
