by Nikki | Mar 11, 2019 | Info for Parents, Spelling, Tips for teachers, Uncategorized
Image credit: Kaisa Holsting In 2006, Sir Ken Robinson gave a jaw dropping, eye-opening TED Talk, that set the internet ablaze. In his talk, Robinson emphasized that creativity is as important as literacy and should be treated with the same status. However,...
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 Nikki | Jun 6, 2018 | AAC, Uncategorized
I have had laryngitis for the past couple of days and apart from not feeling great, I have had no voice. As a speech-therapist, my voice is a critical part of my work. Without my voice, I haven’t been able to work. But, having no voice has taught me some...
by Nikki | Dec 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
The internet has opened up the world to resources and information for speech and language. However, trying to sift through all the information in order to find what you need can be difficult and time consuming. Kidmunicate has done it for you! They have compiled a...
by Nikki | Jul 16, 2017 | AAC, Language, Uncategorized
What if your basic human right to communicate was limited because you did not have an alternative means of communication? What if you loved or cared about something so deeply, but you did not have the means to communicate it? What if you were abused and did not have...
by admin | Jan 3, 2017 | Info for Parents, Language, Uncategorized
The start of the new school year and going back to school can be a difficult time for many children. I experienced what my parents dismissively labeled ‘schoolitis’ throughout my junior school career. This ‘affliction’ caused tummy aches,...
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