• Unlock the Power of Rating Scales in Your SLP E...

    Jennifer

    SLP

    Verified

    Speech-Language Pathologist & Author

    As SLPs, we know the importance of seeing the full picture. My new blog post explores how incorporating rating scales from various stakeholders – parents, teachers, and students – can significantly enrich our understanding of a child's functional communication abilities across different environments. "Unlock the Power of Questionnaires/Rating Scales in Your SLP Evaluations" provides actionable strategies for a more comprehensive and collaborative assessment process.

    Read the article: https://mrsspeechonline.blogspot.com/2025/04/unlock-power-of-rating-scales-in-your.html

    #slp #speechandlanguage #communication #assessmentandevaluation #interprofessionalcollaboration #functionalcommunication

    Unlock the Power of Rating Scales in Your SLP Evaluations: Part 1 - Value and Use
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    Unlock the Power of Rating Scales in Your SLP Evaluations: Part 1 - Value and Use
  • NITHYA

    Special Education Teachers

    Verified

    SPECIAL EDUCATOR|TLM SPECIALIST|CPD|ASDAN|ABA INTERVENTION|AAC INTERVENTION.

    "He Didn’t Even Look at Me…" ✨

    When I first met my 3-year-old autistic student, he didn’t make eye contact, didn’t respond to his name, and didn’t want to sit down for any activity.

    He was in his beautiful world — tapping toys, watching shapes pop up and down, occasionally reading things out loud that he had never been formally taught.

    There was no schedule, no routine, and no structured learning.
    Just a child who taught himself the way he liked, in an environment that hadn’t yet adapted to how he learns best.

    I wanted to help him grow, but I quickly realized that before I could teach, I needed to connect.

    So I stopped asking him to "sit down" or “do the work.”

    I sat beside him and joined his play.
    I popped the toy when he popped it.
    I echoed his happy sounds.
    I gave him his favorite things without expecting anything in return.

    Slowly but surely, he began to smile at me.
    He brought toys closer to me.
    He stayed a little longer in the room.
    And that was the start of everything. 💛

  • NITHYA

    Special Education Teachers

    Verified

    SPECIAL EDUCATOR|TLM SPECIALIST|CPD|ASDAN|ABA INTERVENTION|AAC INTERVENTION.

    Why the IEP Is the Heart of Special Education

    Behind every child with unique learning needs is a team of dedicated educators and caregivers, working together to build not just an academic path but a life of dignity, purpose, and possibility. At the center of that journey stands a tool that transforms potential into progress: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

    The IEP is more than a document. It is a personalized roadmap—designed to celebrate a child’s strengths, support their challenges, and ensure that education is not just equal, but equitable. For children with disabilities, the IEP is a legal promise that their learning needs will not be overlooked, rushed, or underestimated.

    In this article, we will explore the importance, core elements, and procedures involved in crafting an effective IEP—and why, when done right, it becomes one of the most powerful advocacy tools in a child’s educational journey.

  • Michelle

    SLP

    Verified

    Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

    There is no wrong way to raise a bilingual child.

    Bilingualism is a gift you can give your child that will open doors of opportunities. AND IT WILL NOT CAUSE CONFUSION OR DELAYS.

    Here are the 5 most common methods:
    1️⃣ One Parent, One Language:
    In this approach, each parent consistently speaks a different language with their child. This clear separation helps the child associate each language with a specific parent, making it easier for them to distinguish and learn.

    2️⃣ Minority Language at Home
    Parents create a language-rich environment at home where the minority language is dominant. Reading, playing, and communicating in the minority language ensures your child is immersed in it, reinforcing their language skills.

    3️⃣ Time and Place
    Parents designate specific times or places for each language. For example, weekdays could be for one language, and weekends for another or home is minority language and everywhere else the majority language.

    4️⃣ Mixed Language Families
    Family members to use their native language when interacting with the child. (just try to avoid using Spanglish).

    5️⃣ Outside Resources
    Parents leverage resources beyond the family structure. Monolingual parents may enroll their child in bilingual programs, find language apps, or visit cultural events and communities where the target language is spoken.

    I was raised as a Minority Language at Home and raised my daughter as an Outside Resource family.

    Let me know in the comments what method you use.

  • Liri

    School Admin

    Verified

    Website

    Hey Liricare Community! Meet Michelle Posner, a bilingual SLP with 15+ years of experience, now sharing her resources on Liricare’s Digital Marketplace! 🌟

    Her Spring vocabulary and Spanish-English articulation tools are helping therapists, educators, and families. You can share your expertise too—upload your resources and keep all of your earnings. No fees, just impact.

    Head on over to the Digital Market Tab to get started!

  • Monica Artifact

    Anu

    School Admin

    Verified

    Education Specialist

    Students who have autism and speech language impairment have a hard with identifying emotions. Here is a simple memory game I created with the help of my AI friend Monica. It has 20 cards with emotion emoji where players try to find a match. Enjoy free access for therapists, parents and students !
    https://monica.im/share/artifact?id=3f756TLZRJhydS7dkaNNP4

    Monica Artifact
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    Monica Artifact
  • Michelle

    SLP

    Verified

    Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

    Did you know that research shows...

    Bilinguals identify cognates with higher accuracy and faster speed than noncognate words(Squires et al, 2020)

    Bilingual students show cross-linguistic transfer and feasibility. (Kambanaros et al 2017)

    Using cognates leads to greater gains in vocabulary naming (Dam et al 2020)

    This is why I created a Spanish-English articulations screener using Cognates. Same list of words gets you all the sounds you need in most word positions.

    You can find this resource in the Digital Market

  • How to Create a Speech Therapy Schedule: A Step...

    Anu

    School Admin

    Verified

    Education Specialist

    How to Create a Speech Therapy Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide

    https://ittybittyspeech.com/how-to-create-a-speech-schedule/

    How to Collaborate with Teachers and Create a Speech Therapy Schedule

    https://aperfectblendteaching.com/how-to-collaborate-with-teachers-and-create-a-speech-therapy-schedule/

    How to Create a Speech Therapy Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide - Itty Bitty Speech
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    How to Create a Speech Therapy Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide - Itty Bitty Speech
  • Azzam

    SLP

    Verified

    CTO

    Make an effort to create resources and get rewarded

  • Liricare

    Liri

    School Admin

    Verified

    Website

    Have an idea that could make a difference in education? Don’t let it sit in a folder—share it with the world on Liricare’s Marketplace.
    Here, your creativity doesn’t just get seen—it gets used by educators and therapists around the globe. Each resource uploaded is a chance to empower, educate, and connect.
    Join a growing community of changemakers and let your work have the reach it deserves. Get started here: https://connect.liricare.com/digital_products

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  • Azzam

    SLP

    Verified

    CTO

    As CTO at Liricare, I'm excited to announce something big for our amazing SLP community! We’ve launched the Liricare Digital Market—an innovative, commission-free marketplace designed exclusively for you to sell your original therapy materials. No hidden fees, no cuts—just your expertise directly rewarded.

    Ready to amplify your impact and keep 100% of your earnings? Head over to the Digital Market tab and join the future of selling therapy resources. Your knowledge deserves full value—let’s make it happen!
    #LiricareDigitalMarket #SLP #SpeechTherapy #Innovation

  • Samir

    Parent

    Verified

    CEO

    Hey Liricare community. Ever felt like your hard-earned money from selling educational resources just vanishes into fees? We get it. That’s why we created a zero-hassle, no-commission marketplace at Liricare. Your therapy materials deserves full rewards! Join our Digital Market—where every dollar you earn, you keep. Ready to make your knowledge work for you? Head on over to the Digital Market tab and start earning.

  • Anu

    School Admin

    Verified

    Education Specialist

    From the Desk of The Data King:
    Here are ten highly regarded master's programs in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the USA:

    1. University of Iowa
    2. Vanderbilt University
    3. University of Arizona
    4. Northwestern University
    5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    6. Boston University
    7. University of Washington
    8. Emory University
    9. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    10. New York University (NYU)

    These programs are known for their strong faculty, research opportunities, and clinical training.

  • Liri

    School Admin

    Verified

    Website

    We've got big news for all you incredible special needs professionals out there! 🎉 We've just made it easier than ever to earn from your hard work and creativity. With Liricare’s Marketplace, you keep every dollar you earn – no fees attached!

    Here’s how to get started: 1️⃣ Pop over to the 'Digital Market' tab on Liricare after logging in. 2️⃣ Quick setup with Stripe to handle your payments safely. 3️⃣ Upload your materials, hit sell, and watch your efforts pay off!

  • Anu

    School Admin

    Verified

    Education Specialist

  • ‎ASD-123

    Sheeva

    SLP

    Verified

    Speech Language Pathologist / Founder

    AI is everywhere, ready to bring it to your therapy sessions? As the founder of ASD 123 (Accessible Speech Development) I would love for you, my SLPeeps, to try out what I've built! Please let me know what you think!

    https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/asd-123/id1577037312

    ‎ASD-123
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    ‎ASD-123
  • Anu

    School Admin

    Verified

    Education Specialist

  • Anu

    School Admin

    Verified

    Education Specialist

  • Practices to maintain a healthy work life balance?

    Anonymous

    SLP

    Verified

    Hi all. Could you share some strategies or practices you've found effective in maintaining a healthy work life balance? Personal experiences, resources, or tools that have been beneficial would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

  • What is Lighthouse Therapy?

    Lighthouse Therapy

    Recruiter

    Verified

    Online Therapy Services

    Curious about Lighthouse Therapy?

    Click the link below to hear from our CEO, Janet Courtney, as she shares what makes us unique!

    https://youtu.be/EY84654gyeo

    At Lighthouse Therapy, we’re a company run by therapists, for therapists—all with one mission: empowering students to succeed.

    Visit our website at https://lighthouse-therapy.com/ to learn more!

    What is Lighthouse Therapy?
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    What is Lighthouse Therapy?