by Nikki | May 14, 2019 | Apps, Info for Parents, Language, Tips for teachers, Uncategorized
Plotagon is one of my favorite ‘go to’ resources for speech- language intervention. The ‘pilot episode’ is to give you some background information. In future episodes, I will tell you more about how I use Plotagon to target specific skills....
by Nikki | Apr 9, 2019 | Language
The ability to sequence events in the correct order is an important foundation for a number of language skills. Sequencing is an important part of comprehension because it enables the child to map new information into a framework. Many of the children I work with,...
by Nikki | Mar 3, 2019 | Apps, Info for Parents, Language, Tips for teachers, Uncategorized
Excessive screen time use in children is bombarding social media feeds. Consequently many therapists, parents, and educators are lamenting the introduction of the ‘magic tablet’ that promised to teach our children. An app is not a teacher, it is not...
by admin | Oct 31, 2018 | AAC, Apps, Language
There is nothing children love more than hiding behind a curtain or under the table (often in plain view) in order to jump out a give you a fright. BOO! Children who are able to hide in, on, behind or under something get to experience these words not only...
by Nikki | Oct 8, 2018 | Info for Parents, Language
My previous post which you can find here, outlined the different elements that are needed to have a conversation. A breakdown in any one of these skills can impact on having a conversation. Spontaneous conversation is difficult to teach, because by its very nature, it...
by Nikki | Sep 25, 2018 | Info for Parents, Language
Conversation relates to how we interact socially with others. Conversation is “the exchange of news and ideas between two or more people.” A speech-language therapist may refer to conversational skills as pragmatics. This is the way people use language...
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