tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42568610762746640972024-03-18T22:50:46.410-04:00Doyle Speech WorksMusings on blending speech-language pathology and life.anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-22347426133825397462023-08-08T09:36:00.000-04:002023-08-08T09:36:15.589-04:00I'm Back!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHQhTuIMJiKvCLEAH2MkzKDmCGY0GG4m9PX4olkaOQSpwo4Oaz53KNLC19deQkXe4WtalTIwDgbgRylmfOvu05S37hnVhmEKIdF5nCIZ_BFAeVTlflEQ4LiId9NLXAbQXK4gKA5wxGU1SL66Xm4jRk6mtD-P-n-v1bPKk2MOmaDEahcNRdhf6_ljdPMYm/s720/Blog%20Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="720" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHQhTuIMJiKvCLEAH2MkzKDmCGY0GG4m9PX4olkaOQSpwo4Oaz53KNLC19deQkXe4WtalTIwDgbgRylmfOvu05S37hnVhmEKIdF5nCIZ_BFAeVTlflEQ4LiId9NLXAbQXK4gKA5wxGU1SL66Xm4jRk6mtD-P-n-v1bPKk2MOmaDEahcNRdhf6_ljdPMYm/w393-h303/Blog%20Pic.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><br />Oh my, it has been a while. My last post was October 2019! Well, we all know what happened shortly after that. I have so much respect for those who were able to keep writing, create materials to share, etc. I on the other hand, was in triage mode for a few months and then I just lost my motivation. Being thrust into teletherapy overnight was one of the hardest things I ever did and yet, I remain grateful because I learned so much. Yes, I was strapped to my computer 8-10 hours per day planning. Yes, I live in a rural area and had TERRIBLE WiFi. Yes, I was anxious about what we were experiencing, but I embraced the situation and used strategies, techniques, and technology that allowed for quality therapy. In the grand scheme of things for me, that piece only lasted 3 months. We did offer Extended School Year remotely, but I was able to go into the building and use the WiFi which was a game changer. <p></p><p>We returned to in-person education for the 2020-21 school year and I am so grateful for that. It was actually a wonderful year. My speech assistant and I were creative and effective in providing the level of speech-language therapy we knew our kids deserved, and we were face to face (with a little plexiglass between us). Nevertheless, I was a little older, a little more tired, and a lot out of the blogging world. </p><p>Two years later, here I am. The 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years flew by and in September 2022, I made the difficult decision to retire from the my school-based career.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcisPV95jhxRF0tCcPCoREqlqAdxEUmtqsnKRG62AQWVbsrbJ5HFhWtw1BdjY-B7V7kW2PT3mIU5qBydlxzCCS34JQgc5M-pggWI2LaiuLBB-ee-dyvioM_zM2o4ITN5uOQFlKkJbs65jcWivBPvfSTPLYNmJHyV8IMHG0v0gp2C61IjbcXZKPkJzdpxY/s2048/Retirement%20Party.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcisPV95jhxRF0tCcPCoREqlqAdxEUmtqsnKRG62AQWVbsrbJ5HFhWtw1BdjY-B7V7kW2PT3mIU5qBydlxzCCS34JQgc5M-pggWI2LaiuLBB-ee-dyvioM_zM2o4ITN5uOQFlKkJbs65jcWivBPvfSTPLYNmJHyV8IMHG0v0gp2C61IjbcXZKPkJzdpxY/s320/Retirement%20Party.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peace Out! I'm retired!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table>I know it's not a popular opinion, but I loved my school-based career. I've done what I love and I still love what I do. It hasn't been perfect, but it's been perfect for me. The last 20 years I've worked in a school with people who are my friends. I was able to work in my community in the school my children attended. There were struggles, there were years I thought "I can't do this anymore." There were people who challenged my ability to exercise self-control, but I overcame and outlasted them. Over the course of 39 years, I refined who I am as an SLP, a Mom, a friend, a wife, and more. I discovered my resilience and my worth and I made it to that finish line. I owe a debt of gratitude to those who had a hand in closing that chapter. My students who inspired me to continue learning and never settle into complacency. My colleagues who helped me navigate the "crazy years" and turned my tears into laughter. My online community (Splitcoast Speechies, Frenzied SLPs) who helped me realized what I actually am capable of. My friends who who bless me with their companionship and loyalty. My family who are my biggest cheerleaders. My children who are the joys of my life and my best work. My husband who for 34 years has stood by my side or carried me depending on the day. I love you so.</p><p>What's next? I'm not done yet! I'm on to my next great adventure. In all this I've continued to hone my skills as a clinician and the logical next step is to take Doyle Speech Works into the private practice world.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5--Pbo198kEhsmDkT_Tw52rMHLPyqT624EfpUK5AghN8mTkXWIiBirU6A48d9DUzZ_Saa8_DHOAfZa6b8gAqmc5Kgdd1pIGtmKSzERfCopUR3UEzk0SPI8BTwEOruRJxXzTVFk8dgna4BEcgP7GeQLUtfxKqjSDb2rDX5oLjjdp9Z_M0OVvgC1YOugtpA/s4032/Office%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5--Pbo198kEhsmDkT_Tw52rMHLPyqT624EfpUK5AghN8mTkXWIiBirU6A48d9DUzZ_Saa8_DHOAfZa6b8gAqmc5Kgdd1pIGtmKSzERfCopUR3UEzk0SPI8BTwEOruRJxXzTVFk8dgna4BEcgP7GeQLUtfxKqjSDb2rDX5oLjjdp9Z_M0OVvgC1YOugtpA/s320/Office%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAIXZ6DBnVzBbEnb4vwhjxTXU-Wjq-OoNP2bB4RvVUY9oF2eqE-ORmHBGIsFgtTVhn-z0LYEW5Y92itXzXSDe3Xy3KGwK-UaWY3cmCwCUOZ4GistfjwrNQpcLMgzyYCPPw8ZRf7Veslst0kfUuvhCfoGSMaIVqx8lGPbmXj8Mvz5ZE9igYEMVguixbhyB/s4032/Office%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAIXZ6DBnVzBbEnb4vwhjxTXU-Wjq-OoNP2bB4RvVUY9oF2eqE-ORmHBGIsFgtTVhn-z0LYEW5Y92itXzXSDe3Xy3KGwK-UaWY3cmCwCUOZ4GistfjwrNQpcLMgzyYCPPw8ZRf7Veslst0kfUuvhCfoGSMaIVqx8lGPbmXj8Mvz5ZE9igYEMVguixbhyB/s320/Office%202.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUF94TjLCB0_knO1f3zTgDJH36W3W7gBprvIgt6zjelsi8ptBJuCleaaxK11f4m8ZhClM-AQFbvmfCUWUaT37p6OVnNbpa7kpRU_l9EDAMqMXcPUJTaHhu9o5wFfElM_4plGz7lL8g9QQ_t7lW80QgxMnt-cfvN0_KUBfPeS5OCM6mLqIee8kpeHDOZoJE/s4032/Office%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUF94TjLCB0_knO1f3zTgDJH36W3W7gBprvIgt6zjelsi8ptBJuCleaaxK11f4m8ZhClM-AQFbvmfCUWUaT37p6OVnNbpa7kpRU_l9EDAMqMXcPUJTaHhu9o5wFfElM_4plGz7lL8g9QQ_t7lW80QgxMnt-cfvN0_KUBfPeS5OCM6mLqIee8kpeHDOZoJE/s320/Office%203.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I've rented an office, moved my materials, and set up shop. It's a beautiful old building and I love the color I chose for the walls. The brick is one of my favorite features. It's small, but I don't plan on groups! Extra bonus; it's above a wonderful market and coffee shop. I began seeing clients in May and I absolutely love it. There were quite a few logistical tasks to accomplish and I am NOT a business person...yet. I'm figuring it out with the help of some friends and professionals. I truly enjoy sitting at my desk, planning therapy and doing a little paperwork. My plan is to work 3 days a week, I am retired after all. :) I am also not completely out of the schools, as I've contracted with our district to work in the high school 2 days. Ironically, my first job, in 1983, was in a high school! I was 22 years old and my students were 18. Crazy! It seems I've come full circle.</p><p>The goal for my resurrected blog is to continue to share my journey as well as activities and suggestions that I've found helpful. I don't know if blogs are passé, but I'm excited to write again. Until next time...</p>anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-25099931292412134572019-10-14T14:15:00.000-04:002019-10-14T14:17:08.213-04:00Making the Case for Educational Impact in Articulation Therapy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the past nearly 40 years I've heard a lot of conversation around articulation therapy and "educational impact." To this day the discussion continues to center around whether students who exhibit what may be considered mild speech sound disorders (SSD) like a lisp, are eligible for services because their difficulties don't impact academics. For instance, these children are not writing "thun" instead of "sun." Historically then, articulation therapy in the school setting may not be provided. The notion of not providing services because there is no "impact" on academics narrowly restricts the definition of educational impact. Personally, I consider any speech sound disorder as just that, a speech sound disorder, and have come to consider educational impact as a euphemism for “keeping caseloads low” and ignoring basic communication even as it relates to CCSS. This distresses me. I am passionate about what we do and I don't like when we allow bureaucracy or misinterpretation to interfere with our responsibility. I'm taking a grave risk of overwhelming you, dear reader, and I understand the concerns around massive caseloads and staggering special education numbers, I'm sharing, nonetheless.<br />
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<li>When I graduated in 1983, I had to have certification to work in the schools in NJ. My certification was as a <i><b>Speech Correctionist</b>! </i>Working on SSD was a huge part of our job, whether mild or severe.</li>
<li>From 1985-87, when working as an itinerant SLP for Essex County Educational Services Commission, servicing the nonpublic schools, we ONLY worked on articulation.</li>
<li>The criteria and interpretation for educational impact varies from state to state.</li>
<li>Educational impact is subjective and too narrowly defined.</li>
<li>Educational impact should include things like: <i>calls attention to the student, socially isolates them, causes peers to comment or tease, interferes with establishing peer relationships, and causes embarrassment or frustration to the child</i>. </li>
<li>Untreated speech sound disorders have the potential to impact individuals across the life span in terms of social stigma and economics as it relates to employment. </li>
<li>The following was included in a letter to Stan Dublinske, the ASHA Director of School Services in 1980, from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and explores the problem with the term <b>educational impact</b>: <i>"The broad issue raised in your inquiry is whether the definition of "speech impaired" in the
regulations implementing the Education of the Handicapped Act, Part B (as amended by P.L.
94-142) is interpreted to mean that children with communicative disorders who have no other
handicapping condition are ineligible for services as "handicapped children" unless educational
assessments indicate concomitant problems in academic achievement. An interpretation is
needed because "educational performance" is not specifically defined in the Part B regulations.
However, the standard for determining whether a child fits into any of the categories of
handicaps listed in the Act and regulations is that the impairment "adversely affects a child's
educational performance." Under Section 602(1) of the Act, a child with one of the listed
impairments must need special education to be a "handicapped child". For children who need a
"related service" but no other. special education services, the Part B regulations in section
121a.14(a)(2) allow a State to consider that service as "special. education", bringing those
children within the scope of the Act.
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I agree that an interpretation which denies needed services to speech impaired children who
have no problem in academic performance is unreasonably restrictive in effect and inconsistent
with the intent of the Act and regulations." </i></li>
<li>In an article written in 2002 for ASHA's Perspectives for School Based Issues, Stan Dublinske wrote, "It was ASHA's position that local education agencies requiring such educational assessments and denying services to children with obvious speech or language impairments because they did not have a concomitant problem in academic achievement were using a very narrow definition of "educational performance." In various discussions with staff in the now Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), ASHA explained that "educational performance" included performance in communication. At that time there was a big push to ensure that all school children acquire "basic skills." ASHA made the point that mastery of "effective oral communication" was a basic skill. As a result, a speech or language impairment necessarily adversely affects educational performance. Therefore, children needing speech-language pathology services should not be denied services just because they do not show discrepancies in age/grade performance in academic subject-matter areas."</li>
<li>Students can receive articulation therapy if a school does due diligence via a multi-tiered system of support.</li>
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Enter Response to Intervention, (now merged with Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports; PBIS) and called a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). MTSS is a three-tiered framework offering support for ALL learners, advanced and struggling alike. Tier 1 supports the entire child and is appropriate for all students and aligns with core standards. Tier 2 offers support for students who need supplemental services beyond what can be provided within the context of core instruction. It is specifically focused on an area of need and is more short-term. Tier 3 addresses unique needs and individualized support and typically is done via special education.</div>
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I provide therapy for mild SSD through tier 2. Students are offered articulation therapy with an emphasis on home and school collaboration for approximately 12 weeks. Speech sessions are only 15 minutes long two times per week and involve quick, motivating drills with 100 repetitions (phew). Parents are asked to come in for a brief meeting so I can explain their role and how they can help their child while supporting what I do at school. I do give students homework and ask that it is practiced four times per week for only 5-10 minutes. If students are making progress and practicing with an adult partner at home, but haven't begun carryover, I will continue to a point I feel generalization can occur organically. </div>
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This is my bottom line; any judgment of educational impact must factor in the whole child including social-emotional and the core standards of speaking and listening. In addition, the implications on future employment and social stigma cannot be ignored. As highly trained professionals it is on us to provide articulation therapy while fostering collaboration with parents to support our therapy. Speech therapy for mild SSD can be so rewarding as the outcomes are often favorable. I once received a note from a middle school student depicting me soaring through the air with my cape flowing behind me as I said, "Ssssssssss!" It was a <i>thank you</i> note. I knew what correcting that lisp meant to that child and I was pleased to do it.</div>
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Today was my first day back to work after a wonderful summer. I love summer vacation, make no mistake, but I also like getting back into my routine. I enjoy fall, yet late summer is amazing! Tourists go home. My kayak isn't tossed about by the wake of the motor boats. I can hear the birds instead of blaring radios. It becomes cooler to hike and the bugs start to disappear. It's truly a great time of year.<br />
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As I returned to work, the importance of what we do as SLPs (and educators) wasn't lost on me. We know communication is connection. We know the cost of when the intimacy of conversation is lost. I was reminded of how valuable communication is, beyond how we form sounds or sentences, beyond assessments and Facebook controversies, this past winter.<br />
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Our son, Mack was traveling from New York City home to NH for the holidays. It was his first year of college and we couldn't wait to see him, to hold him, to talk to him. As he was heading to the bus stop, he saw a homeless man who had no socks. Mack stopped, removed his socks, and gave them to the man. "Thank you," the man said, "but do you have a minute? I really appreciate the socks, but I could use someone to talk to. People give me food and money, but nobody ever talks to me." Mack sat down next to the man and spent the next fifteen minutes talking, just talking. The man asked which Mack preferred, Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, random small talk. And they just talked. It cost Mack nothing and it offered another human being connection and dignity and worth. When Mack recounted the incident, he said, "Ma, he only wanted someone to talk to. I could do that."<br />
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As I go into this school year I hope I don't forget how valuable what we do is. In this fast paced, social media driven world there are lots of hashtags about communication and plenty of slogans, but the real impact is sometimes simply seeing another person and taking the time to talk.anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-24140430830237603852019-08-15T12:18:00.000-04:002019-08-15T13:35:18.472-04:00Enough IS Enough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next week I start my 36th year as an SLP. THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR! Somehow I thought it was 37, but I guess it just feels that way. :) I am fairly happy with where my journey has taken me. I've grown both professionally and personally, but haven't quite reached that point of complete satisfaction. I still compare myself to young SLPs with their cute Teachers Pay Teachers stores. I still compare myself to the seasoned ASHA SLPs with their positions and professional clout. I compare, I compare, I compare. ENOUGH!<br />
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I am reading Brené Brown's Daring Greatly and she purports that much of society's problems are rooted in the "fear of being ordinary." Our social media feeds are clogged with posts of people living seemingly extraordinary lives. I know when I see posts I think, "What am I doing wrong? Why doesn't my life look so spectacular?" Brown digs deeper and describes a "culture of scarcity." In our culture of scarcity we never have enough and sadly when comparing ourselves to the perfectionism social media and media in general underscores, we never will.<br />
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As I read, I thought about how I could combat this as I approach a new school year. It occurred to me a series of daily affirmations about what I have that is enough might be a great place to start. Now, this doesn't mean I stop here, I can always do more, but where I am today is good enough for today. Tomorrow will bring something else, another change, a growth moment. So without further ado...<br />
As an SLP:<br />
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<li>I am good enough</li>
<li>I am successful enough</li>
<li>I am competent enough</li>
<li>I am talented enough</li>
<li>I am creative enough</li>
<li>I am compassionate enough</li>
<li>I am smart enough</li>
<li>I am professional enough</li>
<li>I am thorough enough</li>
<li>I am empathetic enough</li>
<li>I am clever enough</li>
<li>I am valued enough</li>
<li>I am well read enough</li>
<li>I write well enough</li>
<li>I am organized enough</li>
<li>I have enough</li>
<li>I do enough</li>
<li>I am enough</li>
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As a human:</div>
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<li>I am thin enough</li>
<li>I am funny enough</li>
<li>I am pretty enough</li>
<li>My house is good enough</li>
<li>My husband is good enough</li>
<li>My children are good enough</li>
<li>My car is good enough</li>
<li>My bank account is full enough</li>
<li>My clothes are good enough</li>
<li>I am fit enough</li>
<li>I run fast enough</li>
<li>I have enough</li>
<li>I am extraordinary enough</li>
<li>I am enough</li>
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I am enough for me and the handful of people who know, accept, and love me for me. You are enough. So let's stop comparing and start this year doing what we do best. Let's live and be content. WE ARE ENOUGH.</div>
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<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-29435924695087403882019-08-09T09:01:00.001-04:002019-08-09T09:02:29.592-04:00Back to School 2019Well, here I am, a blast from the past!! It has been a while since my last post, hasn't it? That's okay! I'm being gentle with myself regarding my hiatus and am just going to jump right back into the blogosphere.<br />
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In eleven days I will be back at work and although my years in the school system are winding down, I still get butterflies. My head is in a better space than in the past and I am even feeling excited to get back into my routine. I am looking at my future year and my future future. I have the beginnings of a plan and am itching to see how things pan out.<br />
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To begin, I have been immersing myself in learning (outside of the required continuing education required for licensure, etc), so back to school has had a literal meaning. I thought I would share what I've been doing and what is coming up, because I think it has in large part kept me jazzed about going back as well as going forward.<br />
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<li>I have a student who was challenging what I had been taught as an SLP. What I learned and was using didn't seem to be the most effective therapy for his complex articulation disorder. I was picking my friend <a href="http://sparklleslp.blogspot.com/">Sparklle SLP's</a> brain and she mentioned trying the multiple oppositions approach. As much as she tried to explain it to me, I was confused and I wanted to employ it correctly. I bought <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1635500273/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Phonological Treatment of Speech Sound Disorders in Children: A Practical Guide 1st Edition</a> by Jacqueline Bauman-Waengler and Diane Garcia. This book was a game changer for me. It very clearly described and explained the contrastive approaches for treating phonological disorders. The little guy who was so vexing to me, became my most improved student!</li>
<li>At the end of June when most of my students were on field trips, I took a course offered by Karen Dudek-Brannan on vocabulary assessment, vocabulary selection, and vocabulary instruction. She often referred to <a href="https://www.proedinc.com/Products/12955/contextualized-language-intervention-scaffolding-prek12-literacy-achievement.aspx">Contextualized Language Intervention: Scaffolding PreK–12 Literacy Achievement</a> written by Teresa Ukrainetz. This is my next purchase and read!</li>
<li>ASHA Connect in Chicago, need I say more? Well, okay. Many folks aren't always satisfied with the ASHA conferences/conventions. They walk away wanting more. To that I say, "go get more!" It's impossible to provide deep information in 90 minutes. I view these conferences as an opportunity to travel, connect with friends, meet new people, explore the exhibit hall, and if a particular topic whets my appetite, I seek out more information on my own. That's my responsibility as a lifelong learner.</li>
<li>While doing ESY this summer, another student left me with questions. This was not a student I had evaluated, so I didn't have a history. Again, I wasn't quite sure what was happening and asked some questions of my friend Pam, of <a href="https://www.smalltalkspeechpath.com/about">Small Talk</a>. She questioned the possibility of tongue tie. Many years earlier I had purchased a book called, <u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tongue-Tie-Confusion-Diagnosis-Ankyloglossia/dp/0646352547">Tongue Tie: from confusion to clarity-a guide to the diagnosis and treatment of Ankyloglossia.</a></u> Apparently Carmen Fernando's monograph is a definitive work. At the time I had been curious about the subject, (I did not pay the $250.00 it now costs), but had no pressing need to read the book. Now I did, and it was GREAT. I wonder what took me so long? :)</li>
<li>Late July brought the SLP Summit, which was quite good. I took 5 of the 8 webinars offered and again was inspired to learn more.</li>
<li>As an SLP working in the schools my salary is dependent on "steps" and credits beyond my degree. I got my masters degree in 1986! I really had had enough of school. I did get 12 credits beyond my masters but I need 15 to increase my salary. So, I'm finally taking an online course; The Practice and Power of Vulnerability in the Classroom. While I don't have a classroom, I think the course has real potential for my work with all students, but particularly those with social pragmatic difficulties. As an added bonus the required reading is Brené Brown's <u>Daring Greatly</u>!</li>
<li>The training I am MOST excited for happens in October. I will be embarking on a four day training in orofacial myology. It helps that I was the winner of a $500.00 discount while at ASHA Connect! I am so excited for this and cannot wait to see the doors it opens for me as I begin planning the next chapter in my career.</li>
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As SLPs we have <a href="https://www.asha.org/Code-of-Ethics/">ethical</a> responsibilities to ourselves, our profession, and the public as well as a responsibility to maintain professional competence. Personally, I feel these responsibilities have the added bonus of keeping me relevant, focused, competent, and excited to to what I do. Bring on the the 2019-20 school year. It's going to be great!</div>
anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-85687406558828390252019-05-24T16:14:00.001-04:002019-05-25T14:17:45.411-04:00FunGames Speech Therapy Card Game : A ReviewFinding high quality and engaging materials can be a challenge for the pediatric SLP, or any SLP for that matter. These days we have access to so many products and materials, it's hard to flesh out what will be useful across targets and age ranges. We also want to make sure there is a long term usefulness. I often ask myself, "If I pull this out again next month, will my students be as excited as the first time I introduced it?" I also realistically have to consider if the product/material engages me! I want to be just as excited about what happens at my speech table as my students. Since so many of us spend our own money, the decision on where to invest becomes even more challenging and there is nothing more exasperating to me than having purchased and downloaded materials from TpT that have never been printed or used. I shudder to even think about how many products I have on my computer that have never been used. Consequently, hard goods have an appeal over digital products because they are front and center; manufactured, purchased, and ready to go, no printing, laminating, or cutting.<br />
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I was recently contacted by Maya, from FunGames, about a product she and her aunt, an SLP with 28 years experience, had developed. Their motivation was to design therapy materials that created solutions for some of the typical SLP challenges. The Express Game was born out of a desire for materials that offered enjoyable<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span>therapy, convenient card size, durable quality, crisp, clean, and real photos, common categories, relevant pictures, card flexibility, and box sturdiness.<br />
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Maya offered me a copy of The Express Game to review, no other compensation was provided. The following review contains my humble opinions only.<br />
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<li>The Express Game comes in an extremely sturdy "shoebox" style box. It is visually appealing and for a tactile person like me, has a smooth finish.</li>
<li>Included in the starter set are 130-2.75 x 4.75 cards in 10 categories (clothing, fruit, vegetables, tableware, school supplies, musical instruments, cookware, furniture, and electronics).</li>
<li>The cards are brightly colored and feature clear, crisp photos without text. Again, as someone who notices texture, these cards have a really nice feel. The cards themselves are waterproof and rip-proof. While I haven't done rigorous assessment of that claim, I can say, they are most definitely of sturdy quality. </li>
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<li>The textless nature of the cards allow them to be globally relevant and functional across any language. Some of the cards can be used for single word vocabulary activities while others can be used for developing words of classification as they feature several pictures belonging to the category.</li>
<li>Since the cards are real photos they can be used for any age and population.</li>
<li>This product is well suited across therapeutic and educational domains. Early educators, special educators, and ELL teachers as well as an SLPs working with pediatrics and adults can find ample uses for these cards.</li>
<li>The cards are a practical size and are held easily by little hands.</li>
<li>The cards are easily used for individual therapy and group therapy.</li>
<li>The Express Game is very versatile and I have used it already with favorable results. It comes with a manual that includes many suggestions for therapy and games. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">An extension game is available <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PGPJV27/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1">here</a> and includes 52 more cards in the categories of sports, camping, beach, and media.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The cards themselves are easily carried in a bag for use at multiple sites. SLPs will need to use their own bag for this and a small bag might be a nice addition to the product, so the entire box doesn't need to be carted site to site.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The interior of the box is slotted for convenient organization of the individual category decks with extra slots available for your own additions or the commercially available extension sets.</li>
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<li>Interestingly, there are no animals included in either product. I would like to have seen those in the starter set.</li>
<li>There are no blank cards included.</li>
<li>While the cards themselves are a great size for little hands, they are a little slippery.</li>
<li>Cards with text options might be useful, however, I do understand that would impact the global appeal.</li>
<li>When I originally ordered The Express Game, it was $59.93. I consider that price somewhat high. I see the price is now $49.93 which I believe is more reasonable.</li>
<li>Transporting the entire box for the itinerant SLP, might be cumbersome. Including a cloth bag for carrying the cards between sites would be handy.</li>
<li>What makes the cards virtually indestructible is the fact that they are 100% plastic. From an environmental perspective I would like to see them made from a more sustainable material or even from recycled plastic. </li>
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Overall, I am quite pleased with these cards and am excited to devise new ways to use them. I appreciate the opportunity to have given these cards a spin! Maya has generously offered a 20% discount for my readers (Thank you, Maya). You can find The Express Game <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHT7SGG?ref=myi_title_dp">here</a>. Use the coupon code <b>AnnieDoyle20</b> to receive 20% off the FunGame Original 130 Flashcards. This code will be available until June 25, 2019.</div>
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I would love to know if you purchase this product and I hope my review was helpful.</div>
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-14445736341455836302019-05-14T17:34:00.000-04:002019-05-14T17:35:53.749-04:00A Little Help with /r/I have most definitely dropped the ball on my poor blog. I feel a little guilty, but I've been told guilt is only productive for about ten minutes. I should be over it by the time I'm finished writing. :)<br />
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I was working with a student today whose profile is fairly complex. We were working on /r/ using the "ka-la" technique. While we had the "ka" piece down the "la" was proving more of a challenge. I think this is because we previously worked on /l/ and curling the tongue way back is counter intuitive, given all our work on tongue placement for /l/. We have tried play-dough, used a mirror, flashlights, flossers, and the <a href="https://www.superduperinc.com/products/view.aspx?pid=MOUTH32&s=jumbo-mighty-mouth-hand-puppet#.XNsuhpNKgY0">jumbo mighty mouth</a> by Super Duper Publications. It was tough. This student needed some feedback that just wasn't happening. I pulled out the <a href="https://www.superduperinc.com/products/view.aspx?pid=mm56&s=mini-mouth-finger-puppet-&lid=41E46A95#.XNsul5NKgY0">mini mouth finger puppet</a> also from Super Duper Publications. I asked the student to simultaneously move the mini puppet tongue while producing the "ka-la." Wonder of wonders it worked. My student could <i>see</i> and <i>feel</i> what the tongue should be doing for this method!<br />
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Now, how to maintain the connection for home practice? I whipped out some red felt, a red pipe cleaner, and my trusty glue gun. Voilà! After trimming off the annoying glue threads and trimming around the felt a bit, we made sure it worked well with a few trials (it did!). My student was super excited and now has a puppet to practice with at home. Phew! Whatever it takes, right?<br />
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While it may seem like I've abandoned this blog, I haven't! I have a multitude of paper scraps with notes, thoughts and ideas stowed and tucked in a multitude of places. I just took a break. The past twenty years have been spent as a working Mom. I'm still trying to settle into my empty nest life and I haven't yet found my rhythm nor my place, so today I wanted to share a memory I had as I scrubbed floors.<br />
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Many years ago we had friends over for dinner, friends I truly love. It had been a long week and I spent my Saturday cleaning and cooking a turkey dinner. A veritable Thanksgiving feast. As we were tucking into pumpkin pie and coffee, the conversation shifted to parenting. It was then my friend looked at me and said, "Well, you're not a full-time mom." Six words uttered that have been etched in my memory and heart. My response was simple and to the point, "Make no mistake, I am a full-time Mom."<br />
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Often when I worked late on an evaluation, those words echoed. When I had to rush my children out of the house for an early morning meeting, those words echoed. When my husband would bring a pizza to school and we would eat in my speech room, those words echoed. I have long since forgiven the cavalier attitude that I presume accompanied those words, yet even today those words echoed, forgiven, not forgotten.<br />
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Yes, I was and am a full-time SLP, working for both the salary and the benefits that provide dental and health care coverage to my family and now college educations (as well as the love of the job). I also fondly remember helping with bake sales, waiting for my little ballerina to finish dance class, being the den leader for cub scouts, teaching religious education, kindling a spirit of volunteerism at walks for cancer and life, driving to track meets, cross country meets, lacrosse games, editing college applications, baking bread and washing floors and dirty clothes. I was a full-time Mom, after all, and that was what I did.<br />
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I know <i>mom-guilt</i> is real but, I share this to remind all working moms who feel even the slightest tinge of guilt to release it. I've heard it said that guilt is productive for all of ten minutes, after that it becomes destructive. We work, in large part, to provide for our families, nevertheless we are also models of success, perseverance, love and dedication. Working moms shine in ways that can't be quantified. Be gentle with your professional self and be gentle with your personal self. It was good for me to remember not to take either of my <i>selves</i> too seriously, nor to separate them!<br />
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Years have passed since that eventful dinner party. Our kids are both seeking adventures on their own and I have quite a bit more time on my hands. Despite this one thing remains, I am to this day a full-time Mom and I am pleased to say, "In my heart, I always will be."<br />
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<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-18106377583070394222018-11-21T08:02:00.000-05:002018-11-21T08:03:32.521-05:00Today is the day before Thanksgiving and before I begin my cleaning and cooking frenzy (and shopping for a new food processor as mine broke two days ago!), I want to share an email I received from a colleague and dear friend. She retired in 2016 after having enjoyed a storied and fulfilling career, and has kept active with a variety of volunteer activities that draw on her extensive special education background.<br />
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Her endeavors provided her with a new base of comparison: new contexts, new teams, and new protocols often highlight how truly fortunate we were in previous employment settings, despite not always realizing that what we had was awesome. She wrote:<br />
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You contact outside evaluators and medical professionals to make sure you are addressing the needs of the child appropriately, that you're not missing anything, that you gather as much information about the etiology and strategies of each individual child - this takes open-mindedness and awareness that there is always more to learn. It also acknowledges that you are there to help the child learn and grow.<br />
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You try your hardest to write IEPs that are meaningful, and then you follow through. Testing, FBAs, consultations, documentation- you do it in a timely manner, and you do it well.<br />
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You engage parents in the process, and are respectful about it. You keep in contact with them, you listen to them, and you help them learn about and understand their children. Even if you don't agree with them, you try hard to make sure they know you are all in this together on behalf of the children.<br />
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You treat the children with respect. We have all had students that might be harder to appreciate- but you never let the child know. <br />
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You are creative and resourceful, with the goal of making learning fun, accessible, and challenging.<br />
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In the spirit of gratefulness, I would encourage us all to find a moment to tell a colleague what they mean to you, both professionally and perhaps personally. In an age when we are quick to ruminate on what frustrates, annoys, and divides us, words of support and affirmation are more needed than ever before. </div>
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There are other sources like these that I think would be extremely useful when progress monitoring including this from Academic Communication Associates, <a href="https://acadcom.com/ACAwebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=596">Word Retrieval Activities for Children</a> and these beauties from Thinking Publications. I haven't used these in years and actually had to retrieve the Warm-up and Working Out books from my attic (did you notice I inventory all my materials?). I believe I bought the Warm-up books when I was I member of the mail order Speech Pathology Book Club! Who remembers that one?</div>
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<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-16924073135131357912018-11-01T18:47:00.000-04:002018-11-01T18:47:19.712-04:00Data Collection Made EasierI'm a "tally-er." I've always kept my student data using a given-correct model using tally marks. That's the way I was taught to do it in 1980 and that's the way I've done it up until this school year. New year, new strategy. I've noticed those, ahem, younger than me using a plus-minus data collection system. I can see the advantages, so I thought I would try it. Problem is, I've found myself having to count all the pluses, subtract the minuses, divide the correct by the given to get my percentage, and oh boy, it's no time saver. I also use mailing labels when working with groups. I've also seen people use sheets of paper with boxes for multiple trials and I thought that might be helpful, but again what about my label system?<br />
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First, rather than purchase page protectors and plastic sleeves, why not make your own? Here is a video of how to make your own. I use them as overlays for books when students are practicing articulation while reading. Using dry erase markers they highlight or underline any words with their target sounds. I also place worksheets in them and again, students use dry erase markers to complete the page. I can then send the same page as homework.<br />
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I've made them in varying sizes so I can put articulation or task cards in them for use with dry erase or as smash mats with play-dough. It keeps unlaminated cards clean and reduces waste. I made these for <a href="http://www.texasspeechmom.com/blog/">Texas Speech Mom's</a> <i><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Trial-Mats-Articulation-Word-and-Phrase-Level-Drills-4099369">speech counters</a> </i>by folding a piece of laminating film and using washi tape to seal the two sides. I left the bottom a little higher than the top so I could easily insert and remove the cards.<br />
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Another fun and green idea is to save the cut off ends of laminated materials. They are perfect as makeshift whiteboards. I often cut them into strips and write words for practice or sentence formulation and expansion. I have a sentence frame and then have different morphological endings on each card that students can manipulate. Erase for a new sentence.<br />
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These scraps make targeting interrogative reversal a snap. I call it the "magic flip." Write a declarative sentence on the laminated scraps and then abracadabra, do the magic flip and formulate a question!<br />
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I've begun my 36th new school year and have had an opportunity to reflect on the transformation from my first year as an SLP in 1983 to today. The arc of my life has been huge and I suppose that is a wonderful thing. I mean, who wants a life that remains stagnant? My final summer post is a simple share of some of the lessons I've learned, lessons that have improved my happiness and relationships. In sharing, I hope you are able to find among these words one or two chestnuts that you can apply to your own life. It may just be the thing you need.<br />
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As you may have read, my husband and I have joined the ranks of the empty nester set. I haven't embraced this happily, in fact it has been very hard for me and I find the hole left in our home to be akin to the Grand Canyon. I've been thinking about all the things I thought were a big deal while the kids were little and I was juggling motherhood, volunteerism, and a career and I sure do wish I had let more things go. I wish I had not flipped over laundry not in hampers or counters not wiped to my exacting standards. I wish I had said, "No," to early morning meetings scheduled on my time that required us to rush and leave our home in a flurry of frustration. I could have, I should have placed a premium on our time over my job. It's too late now. Now I'm left with memories of me being stressed. Folks, take it from me, if we allow employers to dictate our personal time, they will. So, I would encourage you then to have the courage to say, "This doesn't work for me. Would you consider finding another time?" You won't regret it.<br />
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Now for the transformation bit. I have always been a seeker and as a result I am in a perpetual state of searching. The upside is, I often find answers, solutions, resolution, and clarity. I have searched in some pretty wacky places, too. I’ve explored Forum whereby you can “live an extraordinary life and redefine the very nature of what’s possible.” Ummmm, in just three days, mind you. Fortunately, I never followed through with that one. I was blessed with a UTI and had to cancel. Dodged that bullet!<br />
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The best was the energy workshop. At that one I was asked if I wanted to know how many alien implants I had in me. That was followed by whether I wanted to know how many implants were supposed to be in me, their host. By all means, please, tell me how many aliens are living within me, maybe that will explain my weight. I am eating for twelve! With a finger flick and a wave a fellow participant removed the alien implants that needed to reconnoiter with the mothership. I almost lost it when the presenter informed me that, yes, in fact, the x-files are real! Sweet mother of science, all I wanted at that moment was a close encounter with an earthling. Clearly, I am a seeker, I seek transformation, but change happens organically. It doesn’t start, then stop, it’s more fluid; sometimes trickling other times surging. Where I am today I can definitively say, “You’re right, God, I am destined to do more than I thought possible.”
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One weekend in 2014 I was planning to attend a weekend workshop that had been recommended by an individual I trusted implicitly. The website got me: “Are you willing to be an empowered human being?” YES! </div>
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Do you want to “eradicate your mind of generated fears while empowering your creative self expression, authenticity, connection, and aliveness?” YES, whatever aliveness is. </div>
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“Are you still looking for the success you feel you deserve?" YES! </div>
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"Do you see negative patterns affecting your relationships with loved ones?" YESSSSS!! </div>
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"Has the realization of your supposed goals in life, career and marriage left you unsatisfied?” YES, YES, YES!!! </div>
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I’m in! I paid my $400.00, I packed my bag, I filled my cooler, and I was off! Woohoo, healing here I come! After six hours I was running for the door! The next morning roughly 20 insights came to mind and those insights were the impetus for the transformation that I live today. They are the source of my relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Here you go. Take what you want, mull over the rest, or stop reading now, although I do hope you read on.</div>
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<li>I don’t have to have a breakdown to have a breakthrough. </li>
<li>Often those who profess to hold all the answers demonstrate, practice, and exhibit the same “flaws” they point out in others. I am really okay. I am loved. I am valued. I am appreciated, by God, by my friends, and by my family.</li>
<li>I love who I am! </li>
<li>Often those who profess to want to help are hiding behind their altruism. Beware of collusion.</li>
<li>I am powerful. </li>
<li>I love who God created me to be. </li>
<li>I love my husband. </li>
<li>I love my children. </li>
<li>I feel a peace and purpose in my life. </li>
<li>I feel a patience I haven’t known. </li>
<li>I feel forgiveness for those in my past who had a hand in my trauma. It all really doesn’t matter. </li>
<li>I am powerfully in love with God who has blessed me with these insights. </li>
<li>I don’t have to do it all. I only have to do what matters. </li>
<li>Many will spin a situation to substantiate their design. </li>
<li>Many will make judgments without the facts and present them as truths. That’s their interpretation of the truth. Remain grounded in what's healthy for the mind, body, and soul. </li>
<li>The people you think you can trust will not be there if they are challenged, afraid, or want to preserve their agenda. Trust God. Lean on him, not man. </li>
<li>I am loved by the King of the Universe. What do I fear? Nothing! </li>
<li>I can be wrong; whatever! </li>
<li>My husband means more to me than anyone. </li>
<li>I don't need to search any further than my faith. Anything else is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Stay grounded.</li>
<li>Group think is dangerous and disconcerting.</li>
<li>I let go. I am free!</li>
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I am telling you, that at that point while I was a believer I was not willing to give all of myself to his work. I was not willing to give up who I wanted to be and that is where my anxiety came from. My anxiety stemmed from my resistance to being all that I could be. I could transform to a point, but I still wanted to be accepted by others and conformed by their standards. I now understand that I had to yield to what I have been designed to be. I had to transform into what I have been designed to be. I want to share all of me without fearing my inadequacies, my self-doubt, my concerns with what others will think. <br />
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I am entering this new school year empowered like no year before. I don't fear what I might be asked to do. I am transformed with courage and strength. My encouragement comes in knowing I am not alone and would never be asked to do more than what I am capable of doing. It will be a good year. I am sure there will be difficult days, with difficult situations and difficult people. Difficult days don't mean I have to dive in headlong into the drama, it doesn't mean I have to collude. I can practice my "art of the pause," breathe and behave in a reasonable fashion acting as someone who has done this for 35 years. Yes, there will be difficult days, but they don't stop the clock, tomorrow will arrive. Then we have a chance to start again knowing who we are and living as those who accept who we are designed to be. Have a wonderful school year!<br />
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My last shots of summer...<br />
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</style>anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-85811232960136175302018-08-16T12:40:00.001-04:002018-08-16T12:42:31.697-04:00Thoughts from the Back Porch: Summer Wrap-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've dedicated a couple of posts to our impending "empty nest." Here we are one week from the day we drop Mack off at school and I'm astounded by how quickly the summer has passed. When I was a teen, adults frequently remarked that time would seem to fly, so hold on to my youthful days. Hindsight is twenty twenty and I finally understand what they meant! I am returning to work next Tuesday.<br />
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My summer hasn't been all angst, however. In fact, there were days of hikes, gardening, kayaking, exercise, ASHA Connect, and reading on the porch. I also worked! For the first time in many years I provided speech-language therapy for students receiving extended school year services. It was really fun because I used all my ocean theme materials. I typically don't have enough time in June to use those particular materials. I thought it would be a nice idea to actually share some SLP related content (it's about time).<br />
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As usual, I'm grateful for my pack rat mentality. I have repurposed so many of our children's toys for speech-language therapy that it has become easy to find items related to most any theme. The first item I dove for was Nora's felt board. We have a wonderful collection of "felt kids." I don't know if that particular brand is still available, but there are many other suitable brands. The therapy applications are plentiful, including following directions, basic concepts, vocabulary, narrative development, and sentence formulation and expansion.<br />
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I also have a wonderful magnetic fishing game that belonged to Mack. This wooden toy has numbers on one side and corresponding dots on the other. Remarkably, I'm only missing the number six fish. I taped cards to the fish as simple reinforcement. We used the dots on the fish for pacing multisyllabic words, too. I photo copied the dot sides of the fish, laminated, and cut them out and used paper clips to attach cards for the magnetic fishing pole.<br />
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I made some targets for use with my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hog-Wild-Shark-Popper-Battle/dp/B00BIK3YFO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534435165&sr=8-2&keywords=shark+popper">shark popper</a>. I used the targets alone and with "speech targets" specific for each student.<br />
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Of course...books. What skill can't be addressed with books? Old School Speech has a wonderful book companion for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nugget-Fang-Speech-Language-Book-Companion-1818872">Nugget and Fang</a> that the children really enjoyed.<br />
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I have some super fun suction cup balls similar to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amscan-Suction-Bounce-Favour-Giveaway/dp/B005NB34HW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534435893&sr=8-3&keywords=suction+cup+balls">these</a>. We use them to pitch balls at targets on the whiteboard and laminated surfaces. I was able to enlarge this graphic using a free website called <a href="http://www.blockposters.com/">Block Posters</a>. It is incredibly easy, if you don't mind cutting and pasting. I used dry erase markers to write points as well as words for articulation practice, vocabulary, etc.</div>
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I forgot to take a picture of Mack's awesome shark. When the fin on this baby is pushed, the jaw closes and can pick up small items. I used this with my mini objects for categorization, multisyllabic word practice, attribute identification, vocabulary, following directions and more. For simple and fun reinforcement I whipped up ocean-themed dot pages, used Putting Words in Your Mouth's <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quick-Drill-Hungry-Hungry-Sharky-for-speech-therapy-or-any-skill-drill-2552337">Quick Drill Hungry, Hungry Sharky</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/P4-BIGGY-MOUTH-Time-to-Eat-P4-Clips-Trioriginals-Clip-Art-3085275">Shark Biggy Mouth</a> clip art from P4 Trioriginals. I love this clip art and use it all year long. It's nice to use simple reinforcement activities some days.</div>
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Whelp, soon I'll be in BTS mode and thinking of apples, leaves, and pirates. Stay tuned for more fun theme-based therapy ideas. I hope your back to school adjustment is seamless.</div>
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<span id="goog_610423038"></span><span id="goog_610423039"></span>anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-49444980638201899632018-08-06T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-06T17:17:43.926-04:00Thoughts from the Back Porch; Feathering the Empty Nest #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I began sharing how my life is quickly changing as our children move to increased independence and adulthood. Yes, it is an emotional rollercoaster, but it also has been fun. I have learned some very practical lessons. For instance, Nora is an amazing example of stewardship of the Earth. She has encouraged me to really take a more responsible look at what I toss in the trash. Now, I recycle, but because of her vigilance and commitment to reducing waste I have taken a hard look at what I don't recycle and how I can reduce what I use to store my food and pitch. Rather than throwing away empty jars and plastic containers I have begun washing them and using them as food storage.<br />
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The iced coffee straws that I never thought about are now vexing me. I found these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D2933TJ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2SP089WZW09OW&psc=1">stainless steel straws</a> and plan on keeping one with me for those Dunkin' Donuts days. I am buying whole heads of lettuce rather than plastic containers of pre-washed and chopped lettuce and wrapping them in dish towels. Okay, I now have to wash and tear my lettuce. The upside is my old salad spinner that I received as a shower gift is getting a new "leaf on life!" I am avoiding my tried and true Glad Wrap and moving to foil and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCDFF45/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1DSDG5LGQOHSL">beeswax food wrap</a>. She has helped me to look at the sheer quantity of food bags that get indiscriminately tossed and directed me to <a href="https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/">Terracycle</a>. From this website I have been able to explore how to recycle items our town recycling center doesn't accept. Our town's recycling facilities are paltry at best. They only accept 1 and 2 plastic! With a little research I have learned how I can recycle chip bags, toothbrushes, floss containers, toothpaste tubes, laundry soap bottles, pens and more. With a little effort I am doing my part and I encourage you to do the same.<br />
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Mack on the other hand brings a certain joie de vivre to my life lessons. He makes me laugh and see situations with a sense of humor. I recall one day recently when I had asked him to pour me a cup of coffee. Now Mack's working memory can be less than efficient, so needless to say, the coffee was nowhere to be found. I commented, "Wow, I'm amazed at how quickly things leave your head!" He turned on a dime with eyes wide open and a huge grin replying, "I KNOW, RIGHT? IT'S AMAZING!" In that clarifying moment I finally understood, he doesn't forget because he chooses to forget.<br />
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He also taught me about the <i>no internet game.</i> With this remarkable heat we have been experiencing our internet service has been inconsistent. I actually don't know that the heat is the cause, it's just a correlation I've made! I always wondered what that little dinosaur was for when the connection was lost. Now I know it's a game I can play while I wait for the service to come back. Who knew? I'm pleased to announce, I scored a PR of 699 points :).<br />
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I watch them walking away from us, but I know they are walking toward something. That thought helps me. That thought brings some peace.</div>
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It has been an interesting summer. In many respects it has been wonderful, and yet I am left with a subtle, yet fully palpable sense of dread. In chatting with friends over current events in my life my dear <a href="http://sparklleslp.blogspot.com/">SparklleSLP</a> suggested I write about my experiences. I think that is a great idea, so my next few posts will focus on the impending transition to the empty nest.<br />
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This is not a transition I am eager to experience. I have treasured having my children home safe and sound. Our eldest has already left for NYC and our second will be departing in 3 weeks for the same place. While I am so excited for them to begin the journey toward adulthood and what that means in terms of our relationships, I also want them here with us. I am filled with joy and sorrow, joy for their adventures and sorrow for the door that is closing. I am truly writing this with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face; forever the proverbial <i>push-me-pull-you</i> of Dr. Dolittle fame.<br />
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Rather than dwell on my sadness in this seminal post, I am choosing to look at what I have learned from our children and there is much learned this summer. First and foremost I have learned to trust God's plan for our children. WOW, has that one been a challenge! My friend, <a href="http://www.allyallneed.com/">Laura</a> shared the prayer she says, "Lord help me trust YOUR will for my child." That has proven difficult, although not impossible. What I am learning is I need to relinquish my desire to control the outcomes of their lives, knowing it is all part of a perfect plan for THEM. So when Nora was sick and I went down the road to catastrophizing, I pulled back and prayed and prayed and prayed. Turns out the poor kid is allergic to wheat, dairy, AND eggs (that we know of)! She will be fine with some adjustments, thank God. When Mack made some choices we didn't agree with and I went down the road to catastrophizing, I pulled back and prayed and prayed and prayed. Turns out he needs to make his own choices and we need to trust that his choices are now his responsibility and his experiences are part of God's plan for him. We have to trust that the values we have imparted will remain.<br />
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Thank you to all the prayer warriors who prayed with me! These were hard weeks filled with anxiety I haven't felt in quite some time. I have learned that I can cope. I can be the parent of adult children. They still want me to be their Mom, but it is more about them knowing I can allow them wings to fly and a nest to return to when they need me. Thank you, dear children for making me better. I love you.<br />
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June and the hustle and bustle of year-end activities are in the past. I made it through my 35th year as an SLP and can truthfully say, I am excited about 36! The beginning of June saw the high school graduation and 18th birthday of our second child, Mack, and all the planning and excitement of family celebrations. The end of June saw a trip to NYC for college orientation with the added bonus of being able to visit with family and our eldest child, Nora. Enter July and a wonderful ten days with Nora visiting. We were able to do some binge watching of Star Trek Discovery, indulging in Big Catch onion rings, baking, kayaking, and hiking (the hike itself is a story for another day. Suffice it to say I was able to ascend my sixth 4,000 foot mountain in NH). I hate to see her leave and I don't really want to think about August when we drop Mack off at college.<br />
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Yesterday, I attended services atop Loon Mountain. It was a beautiful day with a stirring view. We rode the gondola to the summit. It was lovely. While the sermon had many meaningful elements, two items stood out. First the notion that "gifts are <i>through</i> us, not <i>to</i> us, but <i>to</i> others." I'm going to have to ponder that one. The second nugget was more of a challenge; to completely disconnect from distractions (screens, calendar, books, etc.) for all of the following for a straight shot: 1 hour per week, 24 hours per month, 7 days per year! I am sure I could do the first two, the last one would be tough. I would need a vacation on a secluded island for that! Another thing to ponder.</div>
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My summer vacation has been relaxing and peaceful thus far. I am working at school one day a week for a four weeks. I haven't worked extended school year in quite some time and it has been fun. It's such a relaxed vibe. I'll share some of my summer fun speech activities soon. </div>
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One last funny story. I love gardening and my flowers, veggies, and herbs are a source of respite in the summer. My favorite summer beverages include fresh mint. I muddle the mint and place it in a pitcher of water in the fridge. It's a refreshing way to get all my water in. I went out to dinner with friends in late June to celebrate a retirement and ordered an adult beverage with muddled mint. The server brought my drink and it had a funny aftertaste. The "mint" was all chopped up and hard to see, but a few leaves were whole. I removed the leaves from the glass and they were uncharacteristically teeny and fuzzy for mint. I quickly realized it was muddled oregano. I politely asked for another drink. This one was loaded with <strike>mint</strike> oregano. After tasting the herbs I showed the server and she responded adamantly that, "This is the only <b>mint</b> the bartender can find in the garden!" I said, "This is the only <b>oregano</b> the bartender can find in the garden." Sheesh! Wonder what he puts in a mojito?!</div>
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I am writing this post with an apology. I have been more than delinquent with my writing. I can't figure out why either. It's something I love to do. I truly enjoy sharing ideas and connecting with other SLPs. I am always honored when someone comments and shares. It is a joyful reminder of why I write.<br />
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These are compelling questions for which I have no answers. I do know that I have taken a hiatus from many things I enjoy: reading, journaling, creating art, IG, materials creation and more. I am careening toward an empty nest and I also wonder if that has gotten the best of me. It's so hard for me to picture myself as anything other than a Mom of young children. I well up with emotion even thinking about it!</div>
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I have been honored to be counted among many talented and creative bloggers and I want to have staying power, so I want to use this platform to express myself. I think I simply need a little motivation as well as to reestablish my blogging habit. I would be very interested in hearing from you, my readers; what would you like me to share, moreover, would you like me to continue to share? What kind of are posts are most appealing (strategies, inspiration, therapy ideas, surviving the empty nest)? </div>
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If you would be willing to take a moment and comment it would make my day! I appreciate all of you and eagerly await hearing your voices! </div>
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I will be back with <i>Thoughts from the Back Porch</i>, my summer series. </div>
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I'm back! I took the forty days of Lent as a time of reflection and fasted from social media. Initially, it was a challenge and that surprised me. I didn't realize it was going to be difficult to not look into the lives of my friends, and I experienced just the slightest case of FOMO. When Easter arrived I had over 400 Facebook notifications and I don't know how many on Instagram, that I completely ignored! I am happy to report, the cycle is broken and I now barely look at Facebook and have limited interaction on Instagram.<br />
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My fast included blogging and while I missed it and wondered about whether anyone missed me, I stuck to my guns and didn't post. What I did do, was take pictures during the forty days and jot down blog ideas, so I have some material for a bit! As I look to the future, I will maintain my blog and post my ideas and activities on Instagram, but my Facebook activity will be infrequent, particularly in light of Facebook's current controversies.<br />
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On to my storage hack; one day I was chatting with a friend at work and she offered me a piece of gum, and as she did I heard a choir of angels singing, "AHHHHHHHHHHH!" A light bulb went on! The gum was in the best container ever! It is the absolute perfect size for articulation cards. I set out to find the cheapest price on Extra 35 stick packs of gum. So far the cheapest price has been at Walmart, $1.89, but I think that was a mistake because when I went to buy more, they were $1.98. The upside is my artic. cards smell like spearmint and wintergreen.<br />
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I do like to chew gum, however now I am eagerly trying to finish these packs, so I can put the containers to work. Now everyone who walks into my room is offered a piece. After seeing my joy, my friend Stacy, who turned me on to these packs, has been saving her empties for me, too. I am imagining how beautifully organized my printed artic. cards will look when they all have their own sweet smelling little containers. It's the simple things in an SLP's life!</div>
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I was working with a group of students last week and I wanted to help them grasp proper tongue placement for /s/. I pulled out the mirrors, tongue depressors, and toothettes when all of a sudden one second grader flipped out. With his hand covering his mouth he pushed himself away from the table and expressed with terror in his voice, "I don't like things in my mouth!" Okay," I responded, "no worries we don't have to use these." He remained fearful even with reassurance that I wouldn't come anywhere near him with the toothette. His peers on the other hand, were eager to use the cherry flavored tongue depressors. That session was lost for him and yet I still needed to help him understand tongue placement. I have a <a href="https://www.superduperinc.com/products/view.aspx?pid=MOUTH32&s=jumbo-mighty-mouth-hand-puppet#.WnoxsZM-cY0">Super Duper Jumbo mighty Mouth Hand Puppet</a>, but I wanted him to have a more personalized experience.<br />
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In the car on my way home (where all my ideas/thoughts happen) I decided that in order to have him develop comfort with his own mouth, he had to make one and not just a paper mouth, but a mouth where he could move the tongue. I've seen mouth craftivities with mini marshmallow teeth, but I wanted this one to be used more than once. I also didn't want to spend too much money as lately I've been a little too <i>spendy.</i> I ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054G6CF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">1/4 inch white pom poms</a> to be used as teeth and found pink baby socks at Walmart. I bought the 0-6 month size. I made a mouth template from card stock that the students traced on pink paper with a small rectangle where the sock tongue would be glued. Unfortunately, the pom poms didn't arrive in time, so we used crumpled tissue paper for teeth. I wish I had thought of that before I bought the pom poms! I struggled stapling the tongue in when it occurred to me to use hot glue. I also trimmed about two inches of the sock cuff off, so there wasn't excess sock.<br />
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My little ones placed their fingers in the sock and moved it all around their mouths. They used tongue depressors and toothettes to touch all around the teeth and tongue. My colleague from our PK had a great idea to add some texture to the alveolar ridge I had drawn on. I think I'll outline it with white glue and sprinkle sand, glitter or salt on top. I'd like them to understand that the alveolar ridge is <i>bumpy</i>.<br />
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Years ago, I worked with twins one of whom was very orally defensive. His parents were at their wits end, because he was having considerable dental problems, yet they couldn't get him to the dentist. We are fortunate to have a dental program in our school whereby a dental hygienist comes and cleans students' teeth. They asked for help so I ordered some dental tools. Never fear, they were never placed in the student's mouth, they were simply to desensitize him to the tools. He used them on the Jumbo Mighty Mouth and used the mirror tool to look in my mouth. It worked like a charm.<br />
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I'm fairly certain it's going to take repeated exposure "playing" with these mouths before this particular student becomes more at ease. It may never happen, in fact, but at least he will have a greater awareness of his tongue in his mouth and will be less anxious when I pull out tongue depressors for use with his peers.<br />
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One last picture. I was able to find some white pom poms in my big ole bucket of pom poms, so one student glued them on his mouth as teeth. I actually think I like the look of the crumpled tissue paper better, plus there was no drying time because we used glue sticks.<br />
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anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-36692956775212190762018-02-02T19:05:00.001-05:002018-02-03T17:15:29.670-05:00Carnac The Magnificent in Speech-Language TherapyI was working with a student last week, in science class. He was getting very frustrated with me because I was asking him about the group plan and needed to ask for clarification several times. What became very clear was that I didn't have all the information and he wasn't giving it to me in his responses, despite asking him clarifying questions. Herein lies the rub with social communication difficulties, "you think I know what you're thinking." I don't I'm not a mind reader!<br />
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In the car on my way home I was drafting my weekly email to his teachers...in my mind. I wanted to help them understand that our student has difficulty understanding that he has to communicate what he thinks and knows in order for us to all be on a level communication playing field, because we aren't mind readers. That notion jogged a memory of Johnny Carson and his <i>Carnac the </i><i>Magnificent</i> character. How could I bring Carnac to speech therapy?<br />
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I immediately ordered a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041NYM38/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">giant turban</a> from Amazon because who doesn't love a little kitsch in speech? I plan on helping my student understand that others don't know what's on his mind using a mind reader scenario and some games from my therapy closet. I found three games I believe will lend well to this concept: Inklings, Buzzword, and Whoonu.<br />
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The object of Inklings is to write clues to help your teammates guess the seven answers on the subject card. The idea is to get your teammates to guess your seven answers using as short a clue as possible. More points are awarded for shorter clues. For instance, if the subject is t<i>hings that are yellow</i> and the answer is <i>lemon,</i> a possible clue could be <i>sour. </i> After we play using the subject cards provided with the game, I am going to add more social subjects such as <i>relating an experience from school </i>with answers including <i>subjects, date, place, discourse, conclusion</i>, etc.<br />
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Buzzword will be wonderful for helping students express a specific message. The object of Buzzword is to have your team guess the answers to the clues around a central theme. I think I am going to modify the rules so that the <i>Buzzword</i> isn't given at the outset of the turn, but needs to be guessed. So players would give the clues and the others would guess the theme or buzzword. I'll have to select specific cards and omit some more obscure clues, I think.<br />
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The last game I plan on using is Whoonu. In Whoonu players win the most points by correctly guessing other players' (the Whoozit's) favorite thing. The snag is that the players guess the Whoozit's favorite thing from the cards in their hands.<br />
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These games are introductions of sorts and will pave the way for more discussion and activities around sharing thoughts to improve communication. The bottom line is I want to help my student understand he bears a portion of the responsibility to provide information to others to prevent communication breakdowns as well as to learn to ask questions about what others may or may not know. I''l let you know how it works<br />
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Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can make this different or better? I would love to hear your thoughts, I'm not a mind reader after all! :)<br />
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<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-11188561186337214522018-01-25T19:53:00.000-05:002018-02-06T18:54:26.070-05:00R.I.P. Rosie the Riveter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Naomi Fraley (nee Parker), the woman believed to be the inspiration behind J. Howard Miller's wartime "We Can Do It," poster died on Jan. 20, 2018 at 96 years of age. Although there is some controversy around whether Naomi is in fact the model for the poster, it appears her claim is valid. Like many women during World War II, Naomi went to work as a machinist at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California. In 1942 while working in Alameda, a photographer for the Acme news agency photographed her as she leaned over a lathe. She was sporting the now iconic red bandana. The original poster was meant to encourage employees at Westinghouse Electric.<br />
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The recognizable image of "Rosie" epitomizes feminine fortitude, spunk, and determination, which is exactly why I modeled my logo after her. As an SLP and a woman, I draw strength from the women who paved the way for me to be an independent, college educated professional. With a flexed bicep held high, I say thank you Naomi. Rest in peace<br />
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<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-63134340348792569442018-01-24T20:47:00.000-05:002018-01-24T20:47:10.025-05:00The Instax Camera in Speech-Language Therapy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While visiting family at the Jersey Shore this summer, my nephew's wife was taking pictures with the neatest little camera. I was surprised when the film shot out the bottom and developed right before my eyes! It was a blast from the past! Of course many of you will recall Polaroid cameras that provided instant gratification with a pretty badly developed picture. Well, Fuji has developed a new and improved version, the instax mini. It is small and convenient and comes in some kicky little colors. The picture quality is much sharper with vivid colors, than the Polaroids of the past. A number of different types of frames are available including rainbow, stars, solids, comics, and more. I immediately thought how this little gem could be used in speech-language therapy, but at 50 plus dollars, I put it on the back burner.<br />
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This Christmas my wonderful nephew and his sweet wife bought my children each an instax of their very own. Nora didn't take hers to school with her when she returned and so I asked if I could borrow it. Of course, she obliged. I have only just begun to explore how I can use this camera in therapy. The film is fairly expensive (I ordered the value pack <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E3QM34W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">here</a>), but I think with the right applications it will be a great investment. If today's therapy session is any indication of how effective and motivating therapy with the instax can be, it will be entirely worth it.<br />
Today students posed in a way to help them remember to use "new" speech sounds and adhered the photos to decorated reminder signs with washi tape. Their excitement was barely contained!<br />
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These little ones are leaving these pictures as reminders on their desks.<br />
I've been brainstorming other uses for the instax including:<br />
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<li>Students can write on an exit slip what they did or learned in speech-language therapy and take a photo. The picture can encourage discussion with peers, teachers, and parents and will be helpful in transfer of skills.</li>
<li>I like the idea of having students write their therapy goal as an "I can" statement and snapping a pic. Again these pictures can be the springboard for discussion afterward as well as reminder of why they are coming to speech. I ask students every time they enter the speech speech room what "they are working on." I then write their I can statements on the whiteboard. Using the photo will provide more of a personal connection to what they are participating in.</li>
<li>For social groups I thought it would be fun to take pictures of students showing different facial expressions or emotions.</li>
<li>Pairing two items in one picture, students can then do comparisons.</li>
<li>It might be fun to snap some candid shots and use them as the basis for a narrative.</li>
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I'm sure more ideas will come to me as I start using the instax, this is a pretty good start, though. I know you're all super creative SLPs, so if you have any ideas or suggestions, please comment. How would you use the instax in speech-language therapy?<br />
<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-74157566004102267802018-01-20T09:25:00.000-05:002018-01-20T12:52:50.852-05:00A Handy Social Skill Acronym <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've noticed a lot of references to "Say it, Think it" activities on social media as well as at workshops, recently. While it's gone by different names, this is not a new concept. Say it, think it activities are really helpful for helping students with social-pragmatic difficulties become more aware of blurting tendencies as well as putting that social filter into action. So many of our students just say the first thing that pops into their heads, which leads to breakdowns in communication, problems with teachers and parents, and misperceptions by peers. Activities that help our students access the impulse control switch in their minds will serve them well in both school, social arenas and the workforce (as much as we might like to, we can't tell our bosses what we really think). As SLPs we use whatever is motivating and works; wind-up mouths, squishy brains and mouths, sticky notes, and thought and speech bubble signs. I really like these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JE45IS/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1G4OP4NOYXV6Z&colid=3D1ZCM3G0LWU7&psc=0">thought bubble</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Talking-Bubble-Sticky-ST08-W/dp/B002ER53BI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1516455000&sr=8-2&keywords=speech+bubble+sticky+note">speech bubble</a> sticky notes found on Amazon. I found the pictured squishy toys at Walmart. There was an eye as well, but at $6.88 a toy, I exercised some purchasing restraint. These seem to be all the rage with the kids and they are super satisfying to squish.<br />
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I introduce the concept of a social filter by explaining the difference between thoughts and spoken words. That's easy enough, the former are quiet, known only to the student, and can be memories, ideas, words, or pictures. Words are spoken and heard by all around the student. They have power and can make others feel a certain way or think certain thoughts.<br />
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We then practice. I present either a picture or a verbal scenario and give kids the opportunity to "blurt" the first thing they think of in the privacy and safety of the speech room. In doing so we can look at the impact of what they said on them personally and those around them. True story; I showed a video from the Everyday Social series to a student in speech therapy. It featured middle school students. My student's first thought (said aloud, of course) upon seeing the video was, "Well, he's never gonna get laid." This opened the door to the notion that a lot of what we think should not be uttered. In the context of speech therapy it is much easier to engage the social filter than when a student is emotionally triggered or trying to fit in socially.<br />
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Enter O.T.M. About twenty-five years ago, I was working in Hillsdale, NJ and I worked with an exceptional SLP. Geri, had created the aforementioned acronym and I use it to this day. O.T.M. stands for "keep <b>I</b>t on <b>T</b>he <b>M</b>ind, not <b>O</b>ut <b>T</b>he <b>M</b>outh." I pair the acronym with the gesture of my index finger moving from forehead along the side of my face and out from my mouth. I like practicing this concept while doing in-class lessons. The whole class benefits and the teacher has some common language to reinforce the skill.<br />
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I can also dovetail using a social filter with plain old kindness. I really like the acronym <i>THINK; is it true; is it helpful, is it inspiring, is it necessary, is it kind? </i>Here is a little poster <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxuyOiKYjjqfQnYOa_xRZ-aCWb3Z7EAv/view?usp=sharing">freebie</a> for you highlighting the <i>THINK </i> strategy. Click the picture or the link to be redirected to the download.<br />
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Well, I hope the O.T.M. strategy is something you bring to your speech programs and that you and your students find it productive. I'd love to hear if you use it!!<br />
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<br />anniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-34862732180325508552018-01-15T12:12:00.000-05:002018-01-15T12:12:57.767-05:00One Little Word 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the past few years, I have participated in the One Little Word® project. Ali Edwards, the originator of "<a href="http://aliedwards.com/projects/one-little-word" target="_blank">One Little Word</a>," sums it this way:<br />
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<i>A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow.</i><br />
<i><br />In 2006 I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January – a word to focus on, meditate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. My words have included play, peace, vitality, nurture, story, light, up, open, thrive, give, and whole. These words have each become a part of my life in one way or another. They've been embedded into who I am and into who I'm becoming. They've been what I've needed most (and didn't know I needed). They've helped me to breathe deeper, to see clearer, to navigate challenges, and to grow.</i><div>
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The task in focusing on a word, as opposed to a resolution, is to encourage meditating on one concept that can have far reaching effect in my (and your) life. That concept can permeate how I view my relationships, my job, my past and my future. Becoming intentional with decisions after viewing them through a consistent lens allows me to interact with my story as I write and create around a theme.</div>
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After much contemplation, I have chosen the word <i>discipline</i>. I don't mean discipline in a legalistic, unyielding, have to, need to, must, sort of way. I mean discipline in a "I choose to be disciplined in this because it will bear out results or I will feel temperate, accomplished or strong afterward." </div>
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Pondering this word should be fairly straightforward. Applying the concept to my life is going to require discipline. One thing I have learned over the course of 56 years is, in order for me to grow I need to practice another little word. Can you guess which hand is mine?</div>
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I encourage you to find your word.</div>
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