The R Sound Spectrum: A Fresh New Way to Think About Progress in Speech Therapy
When it comes to practicing speech sounds, we tend to think in black-and-white—right or wrong. But what if it’s more of a gradient? In my
When it comes to practicing speech sounds, we tend to think in black-and-white—right or wrong. But what if it’s more of a gradient? In my
“Look at me.” “Watch my mouth.” “Eyes, please.” How many times a day do you say this? Is it one or two million? It’s a
photo credit: Ben White via unsplash.com Sometimes we get a little human who is painfully shy or perhaps just flat out unwilling to speak. I am not
Photo By: Sylwia Bartyzel via unsplash.com Think back to (insert number here) years ago when you were a young therapist. Now take it back to your CFY…
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but children in speech therapy can be difficult to understand. (I know, I know. Captain obvious is here to
I have a little box I keep in my room filled with quick activities that are low-prep and fast to complete. I like to use them
Sometimes you just aren’t ready for what walks through that door. You can look over the case history, read their outside evaluation, talk to their teachers,
I’m a pediatric SLP who specializes in the R sound. Fun fact- I actually used to dread the R but after dedicating a lot (like… a lot a lot) of time to researching and troubleshooting… I now love it! So much, in fact, that I currently spend my days treating “R kids” via my private practice and creating R resources and continuing education for SLPs via Speechy Things. I’m so glad you found me! Let’s “Rock the R” together!