The new version of Boardmaker Studio is a big change from the previous Speaking Dynamically Pro. One of the biggest changes is simply navigating the screen. Creating a new project is very different from starting a new board. These big changes may feel intimidating- I...
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Favorite Boardmaker Studio Gadgets for SLP’s!
In the middle of all the snow last week, I went to a training workshop on Boardmaker Studio. I learned a lot of new tricks and I’m happy to share them! The following are some of my favorite Gadgets in Boardmaker Studio for SLP’s. The gadgets are the cool features you...
Awesome Snowy Day Book and Activities
I’m writing this post from home due to the snow day (or impending days). The book I'm sharing is very appropriate for the weather. No Two Alike by Keith Baker is a wonderful book to read to children of many ages. I selected it for a group of children who have...
Teaching Public vs. Private – Social Skills for Teens
As I’ve mentioned before, I have been running a group focusing on social skills and health with my high school students. The idea began out of necessity because there was no health class suited for students with special needs. I worked with the Special Ed teachers,...
Fun, Interactive Halloween (Or any Holiday!) Activity using Boardmaker Studio
I’m always looking for fun and engaging activities for my students. The new Boardmaker Studio software is great because the new actions you can add to buttons really engage my students. I work with students who have fleeting attention and it can be really hard...
Découvrons les émotions: émotions et habiletés sociales en éducation spécialisée, thérapie du langage et orthophonie
C’est avec plaisir que nous vous présentons Découvrons les émotions, la version française de Let’s learn Emotions. Avec Découvrons les émotions, l’apprentissage des émotions n’a jamais été aussi interactif! Avec un contenu rédigé par une orthophoniste certifiée,...
How I Helped Organize a Sexual Health Class for Special Needs
I work with adolescents on social skills and noticed that concerns about relationships and safety come up often. After working at a high school for a year, I started thinking about options for health classes for the populations I work with. Some of my students take...
Motivating Students with Technology: Create your own eBooks
I wrote a post a couple weeks back that focused on using technology to help keep students engaged in the classroom. People seemed to like that theme, so I decided to merge that idea with last week’s blog about e-readers. I’ve found some apps that let users create...
Best Websites to Make Free Study Materials
Key Takeaways Online tools for studying offer convenience and organization. These websites are accessible for students regardless of their technology. Features include making flashcards, study guides, and collaborating with others. Various subjects and standardized...
