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My Favorite Toys for Early Intervention as a Speech Therapist

by Erin Larsen January 4, 2025

My Favorite Toys for Early Intervention as a Speech Therapist

Hi friends! Whew! We are back and facing down a new year of therapy! I always find myself a little groggy during the month of January (hello col...

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5 Reasons Digital Resources Work Great in Apraxia Sessions

by Erin Larsen November 30, 2024

5 Reasons Digital Resources Work Great in Apraxia Sessions

Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 Digital resources have revolutionized the field of speech therapy, particularly when it comes to working with clients who hav...

Posted in digital, early intervention, speech room, speech sound disorders, therapy tips

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Using Centers in Your Speech Sessions

by Erin Larsen November 23, 2024

Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 Raise your hand if.. Your speech sessions are FULL with students in big groups Those students have mixed goals Your “ther...

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Incorporating Sensory Play into Speech Therapy

by Erin Larsen November 12, 2024

Incorporating Sensory Play into Speech Therapy

Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 Do you ever have therapy sessions where there's just a lot of movement but maybe not a lot of…actual therapy? We've ...

Posted in early intervention, language, parents, speech room, therapy tips, toys

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Alternative Settings for Early Intervention Speech Sessions

by Erin Larsen November 5, 2024

Alternative Settings for Early Intervention Speech Sessions

Good Morning Friends! If you’ve been reading my blog long enough (or following me on Instagram!), you know that Early Intervention is my JAM. ...

Posted in early intervention, parents, speech room, therapy tips

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An Easy Fall Themed SLP Lesson Plan 🍁

by Erin Larsen November 2, 2024

Raise Your Hand If… -Your caseload is out.of.control. -Your kids are sick -The kids at school are also sick -You are surviving on coffee, dry sham...

Posted in crafts, early intervention, language, speech room, therapy tips

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Using Short Stories with Your Articulation Clients in Speech Therapy

by Erin Larsen October 22, 2024

Using Short Stories with Your Articulation Clients in Speech Therapy

Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 Have you ever thought to use short stories in your speech therapy sessions? In our field, using short stories as a tool wit...

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The One Tool You Need to Target Phonological Awareness as a Speech Therapist

by Erin Larsen September 21, 2024

The One Tool You Need to Target Phonological Awareness as a Speech Therapist

Hey SLP! Want to reallyyyyy impress your colleagues this upcoming school year while helping establish core literacy skills in your clients? I'v...

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The Power of Play in Early Intervention: Tips for SLPs to Coach Parents Effectively

by Erin Larsen September 17, 2024

The Power of Play in Early Intervention: Tips for SLPs to Coach Parents Effectively

Hi friends! 👋🏼 I'm back with another Early Intervention topic! It's well-known that I absolutely love working with this population and I love to...

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Creative Speech Therapy: How to Turn Coloring into a Powerful Intervention Tool

by Erin Larsen September 11, 2024

Creative Speech Therapy: How to Turn Coloring into a Powerful Intervention Tool

Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 Is there ever an activity that a client LOVES but baffles you how you can incorporate some great speech therapy into it?...

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Using Play to Target Articulation in Speech Therapy

by Erin Larsen August 24, 2024

Using Play to Target Articulation in Speech Therapy

Hi friends! Do you ever hear about speech therapists targeting articulation in play and wonder how they do it? I know I definitely did! Unti...

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How to Make Back To School Speech Therapy Screening EASY!

by Erin Larsen August 21, 2024

How to Make Back To School Speech Therapy Screening EASY!

Hey speech friends! 👋🏼 A lot can happen in a few months, including our precious clients mastering a skill or at least making substantial progres...

Posted in assessment, early intervention, speech room, summer, therapy tips

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