speech pathology

Lesson Plan Freebie: Thanksgiving

๐Ÿโœจ The season of Thanksgiving is here – a time for gratitude and joy! โœจ๐Ÿ‚ In the spirit of sharing, I’ve enjoyed making a Thanksgiving themed lesson plan that I hope you will enjoy using with your clients ๐Ÿฆƒ๐ŸŽ Designed with evidence-based techniques, this lesson plan is a feast for the mind, helping to improve cognitive-communicative skills. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ฌ The lesson plan includes opportunities for:  … Read More »Lesson Plan Freebie: Thanksgiving

Lesson Plan Freebie: National Nachos Day

Hey, speech therapists! Do you love nachos? ๐ŸŒฎ I do! And I have a special treat for you: a free speech therapy lesson plan for National Nachos Day! ๐ŸŽ Designed with evidence-based techniques, this lesson plan is a snack for the mind, helping to improve cognitive-communicative skills. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ฌ The lesson plan includes opportunities for:   In the spirit of sharing and caring, let’s spread the… Read More »Lesson Plan Freebie: National Nachos Day

Lesson Plan Freebie: Candy Corn Day

๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿงก Happy Candy Corn Day, everyone! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฌ On this sweet occasion, I’m excited to share something just as sweet and beneficial for our loved ones with aphasia and memory disorders. Introducing my FREE lesson plan that’s more delightful than a bag of candy corn!๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿง โœจ Designed with evidence-based techniques, this lesson plan is a treat for the mind, helping to improve cognitive-communicative skills. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ฌ The lesson… Read More »Lesson Plan Freebie: Candy Corn Day

How Coffee Can Boost Your Brain Health and Performance

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with billions of cups consumed every day. Many people drink coffee for its rich aroma, delicious taste, and stimulating effect. But did you know that coffee can also benefit your brain health and performance in various ways? In this article, we will explore some of the scientific evidence that shows how coffee can improve… Read More »How Coffee Can Boost Your Brain Health and Performance

What is Speech-Language Pathology Anyway?

Speech-language pathology is a field of science that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists, or SLPs, are professionals who work with people of all ages who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognition, or feeding and swallowing. In this article, we will explore the history of the profession, the education requirements, the role of ASHA, and… Read More »What is Speech-Language Pathology Anyway?

September is Healthy Aging Month! How can we age better?

Healthy Aging Month is celebrated every September to raise awareness about the positive aspects of aging and to encourage people to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), many factors influence healthy aging. Some of these, such as genetics, are not in our control. Others โ€” like exercise, taking care of our brain health, and… Read More »September is Healthy Aging Month! How can we age better?

What is Telehealth for Speech Therapy?

Telepractice is the delivery of services using telecommunication and Internet technology to remotely connect clinicians to clients, other health care providers, and educational professionals for screening, assessment, intervention, consultation, or education. Telepractice is an appropriate model of service delivery for audiologists and speech-language pathologists (ASHA) and may be the primary mode of service delivery or may supplement in-person services (known as hybrid service delivery). Technology… Read More »What is Telehealth for Speech Therapy?

What is the Flexitarian Diet?

August is National Wellness Month, and this means an opportunity to make healthier decisions. Almost 25% of Americans have cut back on their meat intake in an effort to improve their health. Have you been looking for a way to eat healthier without giving up meat completely? If so, you might want to consider the flexitarian diet. This is a semi-vegetarian eating style that allows… Read More »What is the Flexitarian Diet?