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,...
by Brittany Brunell | Mar 19, 2014 | Assistive Technology, For Parents, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
For a long time I didn’t have many resources for switch users in my SLP bag of tricks. I’ve recently devoted more time to finding new websites that are switch accessible (can be controlled by a switch) and want to share them! The following websites have great free...
by Brittany Brunell | Mar 12, 2014 | Assistive Technology, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
There’s a lot of buzz about a new type of software designed to increase the speed of reading. Boston-based startup Spritz has developed software that completely changes the way we read. The software is a textbox that flashes words at you from speeds of 250-500...
by Brittany Brunell | Feb 27, 2014 | For Parents, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
When working with adolescents and young adults who have communication, social, and emotional differences, concerns arise around the issue of social and sexual intimacy and health. Students at the high school level are very much interested in dating, just like their...
by Brittany Brunell | Feb 20, 2014 | Fun Activities, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
I’m always on the hunt for new fun activities to do with my students. I came across an awesome tool to help facilitate games for students who are cognitively or physically impaired. The tool is a spinner made by Ablenet, a company that makes many assistive technology...
by Brittany Brunell | Feb 12, 2014 | Fun Activities, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
This year I started working in a group home for people who have multiple disabilities. Working with this new population who are more physically handicapped has forced me to adapt my usual activities and lessons. I want to share some of these fun ideas! These...
