The Speech Umbrella

The  Tipping Point: Supporting Families in Articulation Beyond the Therapy Room

Do you find yourself repeating the same message over and over to parents about how to support their child’s articulation goals? Do you wish you had 30 minutes to sit down with them and lay it all out—how to support the child in self monitoring and self correcting, how to make it fun and natural, and how to avoid constantly reminding them to speak correctly? Finding time to communicate all I wanted about generalization was a struggle for me, so I recorded this podcast specifically for parents of soon to graduate speech clients.

*** Show Notes ***
Science Bob’s website is full of great experiments and clear directions. The science behind each experiment is also explained, which is a good opportunity for clients to summarize why the experiment worked. Some of my favorite experiments are:
Build a Fizz Inflator
Fantastic Foamy Fountain
Blow up a Balloon with Yeast
Make Slime with Glue and Borax
Rapid Color Changing Chemistry

Here’s a site with easy no bake kid recipes:
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/no-bake-recipes-for-kids/

My favorite recipes for snacks are located at my website in PDF format. 

Do you have clients stuck at the rhyming stage of phonemic awareness? In this episode we talk about how to get clients moving up the ladder of phonemic awareness, and how phonemic awareness effects more than reading.

--- Show Notes
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children by Marilyn Jager Adams, Barbara R. Foorman, Ingvar Lundberg & Terri Beeler

(non-affiliate link)

Prime to Rhyme: CV Rhyming Cards and Vowel Lip Shapes

https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/offers/YFHHufzz/checkout
(affiliate link)

The first few minutes of an autism group can be critical. How can you turn these few minutes into the most valuable social interaction time? Denise walks you through a simple activity that will supercharge your autism groups. 

--- Links from the show
Sample Hello Time Goals

Client will draw something that represents a past experience and relate that experience to another person. 

In a group setting, client will remember details about other group members. 

In a group setting, client will remember details about other group members and make related comments or ask related questions.

Non-affiliate links

Pencil grips

Plastic Brain Jello Mold

Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

The R sound can be one of the most challenging therapy experiences. Have you struggled to get consistent elicitations? Tried everything you can think of and you still have these cases that won't progress? You're not alone! Denise walks you through an overview of the three pillars of R therapy. This episode is a must-listen if you have R clients.

--- Show links
Impossible R Made Possible Video Course

Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

We hear about mindfulness all over now. What role does mindfulness play in speech therapy? Is it possible to get a wiggly child to practice mindful techniques in therapy? Instead of getting wrapped up in complex methods and tools, develop your super powers of observation and listening. Simple tools provide optimal outcomes. This episode is the beginning of your journey to becoming a Mindful SLP.

--- Links from the show
PROMPT   https://promptinstitute.com/page/WIPforClincian

Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission