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Singing and Speech!

by Erin Larsen July 26, 2025

Hey there, SLP friend! 👋🏼 Let’s talk about something I wish we saw more of in early intervention—singing songs during sessions. I know, I know… som...

Posted in early intervention, therapy tips

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Final Consonant Deletion Got You Stuck? Try This.

by Erin Larsen July 15, 2025

Final Consonant Deletion Got You Stuck? Try This.

Let’s be real for a second—there’s always that one goal that just keeps showing up on your caseload, no matter the age group or setting. For many o...

Posted in phonology, speech sound disorders, therapy tips

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Why Early Intervention Matters—And How to Feel Confident Doing It as an SLP

by Erin Larsen July 12, 2025

Why Early Intervention Matters—And How to Feel Confident Doing It as an SLP

Hey there, SLP friend! 👋 Let’s have a little heart-to-heart about something I know a lot of us love (and maybe feel just a tiny bit nervous about t...

Posted in early intervention

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Fun & Easy Fourth of July Speech Therapy Ideas for SLPs

by Erin Larsen July 1, 2025

Fun & Easy Fourth of July Speech Therapy Ideas for SLPs

Hey SLP friends! 👋 We’ve got another holiday right around the corner—and you know what that means… it’s time to add a little festive fun to your ...

Posted in crafts, speech room, summer, therapy tips

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Cue vs. Prompt: What’s the Difference? (And Why It Matters in Speech Therapy)

by Erin Larsen June 28, 2025

Cue vs. Prompt: What’s the Difference? (And Why It Matters in Speech Therapy)

Hey SLP friends! 👋🏼 After supervising tons of grad students and CFs over the years, there’s one question that always seems to come up: What’s the d...

Posted in speech room, therapy tips

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Take Speech Therapy Outside This Spring: Fresh Air & Fresh Goals!

by Erin Larsen June 24, 2025

Take Speech Therapy Outside This Spring: Fresh Air & Fresh Goals!

Hey SLP friends! 👋🏼 Let’s be real—at this point, we are all ready to be outside as much as possible! It's summer, the sun is shining, and you might...

Posted in speech room, summer, therapy tips

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Simple Routines to Elicit “Mama” and “Dada” in Early Intervention

by Erin Larsen June 14, 2025

Simple Routines to Elicit “Mama” and “Dada” in Early Intervention

Hey SLP friends! 👋🏼 If you've spent even a little time in Early Intervention, you've likely met a parent who's laser-focused on one big goal: getti...

Posted in parents, therapy tips

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A Day (and Craft!) for the Dads!

by Erin Larsen June 3, 2025

Hey SLP friends! 👋🏼 One of the (many!) perks of being a speech therapist? We get allll the tea. Okay, maybe not the juicy celebrity kind... but let...

Posted in crafts, therapy tips

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Building a Better Relationship with Client Families as a Speech Therapist

by Erin Larsen May 31, 2025

Building a Better Relationship with Client Families as a Speech Therapist

Hi SLP friends! 👋🏼 Today, we're diving into a topic that’s super close to my heart: building strong relationships with parents and caregivers. This...

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The Importance of End-of-Year Assessments in Speech Therapy

by Erin Larsen May 20, 2025

The Importance of End-of-Year Assessments in Speech Therapy

Hi SLP friends! 👋🏼 I have something to say, and it might not be what you want to hear, but… we need to do assessments at the end of the school ye...

Posted in assessment, therapy tips

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Tips for Supporting Children Who Stutter

by Erin Larsen May 17, 2025

Tips for Supporting Children Who Stutter

Hey speech friends! 👋🏼 If you’re working with children who stutter, there are many ways to create a supportive environment that encourages confiden...

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5 Tips for a More Successful Speech Session

by Erin Larsen May 6, 2025

5 Tips for a More Successful Speech Session

Hey friends! 👋🏼 Let’s talk about how to make your speech therapy sessions run smoothly. Nothing gets me on my soapbox faster than hearing therapist...

Posted in speech room, therapy tips

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