by Brittany Brunell | Jun 18, 2014 | Assistive Technology, General, iPad, SLP Life
As an SLP, it’s pretty much a given now that you’re working with an iPad. At times, the iPad can be a great tool and opens us up to a world of possibilities. Other times, it can be frustrating to try to figure out what the hundreds of different settings...
by Brittany Brunell | Jun 4, 2014 | Fun Activities, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
For those of you working over the summer, I’ve been brainstorming some fun thematic speech lessons. One of the schools I work in over the summer selects a theme for each classroom, ranging from outer space, countries, to ocean animals, etc. Bouncing ideas off of the...
by Brittany Brunell | May 28, 2014 | Fun Activities, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
As SLP’s we’re always on the hunt for new materials to use. Instead of spending time that we probably don’t have searching, I’ve been trying to use my time wisely and take advantage of materials that are ready to go. Local online newspaper sites are the perfect go-to...
by Brittany Brunell | May 15, 2014 | Fun Activities, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
This spring I was introduced to an adorable book series by a co-worker. Will Hillenbrand’s Bear and Mole stories are the perfect go-to book for literacy or speech activities. They were written for 4-6 year olds but I use them with older students, ages 7-9, who have...
by Brittany Brunell | Apr 24, 2014 | For Parents, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
A huge part of my job as a speech therapist is teaching social skills to children and young adults. People are often surprised at that and ask me why a speech therapist would teach social skills. The biggest reason we work on them is because they are an integral part...
by Brittany Brunell | Apr 16, 2014 | App recommendations, Assistive Technology, iPad, Therapy Thoughts
UPDATE: We’ve released an eBook – “The Ultimate Guide to the iPad for Speech Pathology and Special Education”. It has all the tips and tricks you need to become an iPad master. Best of all, it’s FREE. Grab your copy here. Hey everyone,...
