Summer is the season for vacation, travel, and car trips. Hitting the road often means entertaining kids for endless miles. As kids, we all probably remember playing the license plate game, I Spy, or traffic bingo. If you're in need of some fresh ideas that promote language and communication while keeping boredom at bay, check out these easy, no-prep, screen-free games. I'm Going on a Trip! This game is a great way to work on vocabulary, language, and memory skills. The premi

Who doesn't love getting postcards from traveling friends and family? I love this idea of sharing your travels with a digital postcard. Denver International Airport #wordlesswednesday #digitalpostcards #holidays #communication #photography #postcards #pictures #mediacommunication #life #parents

Every year, I find myself doing something exciting, something that resonates deep within me and captivates my thoughts and energy. This year was no different. This was the year that I dove farther into the media world, blending my interests in media processing research and educational media (especially as it impacts those with communication impairments). This was the year that I earned a Master's Degree in Media and Communication. This was the year that I published my first j

What says Merry Christmas to you and yours better than the tunes in this 1974 8-track! May your days be merry and bright! #holidays #mediacommunication #music #throwbackthursday #life #mediahistory #tbt

As busy as this time of year is, I love it! I love listening to the songs of the season as I drive around town. I love how they fill the car with the catchy melodies I heard as a kid, melting the end-of-semester, holiday stress away! But the more I learn about media effects and processing, the more I find myself thinking about older, more traditional media this time of year. Have you noticed that at Christmastime, the holiday classics from the 40s, 50s, 60s, etc. live on over

Whenever I visit a big city around the holidays, I always make time to check out the Christmas windows at Macy's. The old department stores are entrenched deep in the city complete with huge windows lining the sidewalk. Starting in mid to late November, the windows magically fill with the wonder and excitement of the holidays. Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, you name it. All have store windows filled with holiday scenes and sprinkled with the magic worthy of a holiday s

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As a speech-language pathologist, content selection is a key element in clinical practice. Content is selected for a variety of reasons, such as student interest; specific speech and language models contained within it; and opportunities for communicative involvement. Whether it's a traditional activity or a digital one, such factors are always considerations. When selecting digital content, it's important to consider (1) how specific content helps address an individual's nee

Pumpkins, squash, & gourds provide endless autumn fun! Autumn is by far my favorite time of year! Unfortunately, we don't see too much in the way of fall colors and weather here in Texas. A few years ago, inspiration struck during a trip to the grocery store. The result was one of the best and easiest preschool language activities to date. It was low-key, but the kids loved having the opportunity to explore and touch all the different pumpkins, gourds, squashes, and veggies.

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. It's an opportunity to increase public awareness about the profession of speech-language pathology, the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists (SLPs), communication development and health, and more. It's also an opportunity to highlight how communication difficulties impact individuals. BHSM brings public attention to how we can support those with a disability, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity and access ne

Happy Valentine's Day! Looking for the perfect valentine treat for the speech-language pathologist in your life? How about a chocolate set of teeth! Like this Wordless Wednesday? Check out past Wordless Wednesday posts! #wordlesswednesday #slps #holidays

It all started with a Thanksgiving Parade and a little Google magic! In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday our speech group was reading a Thanksgiving story. One of our target words was PARADE, highlighting /d/ at the end of words. The kids loved talking about the parade float featured in the story and a teachable moment was born. Google Image was an invaluable tool in our tech toolbox and helped make the most of this moment. Since we don't typically see large Thanksgiv