The Practical Therapist

Hello My Practical People,  Check out my Youtube video on how left over and unused party favors can be used to engage children, who are hesitant or reserved about meeting the speech-language pathologist (SLP) for the first time. These items have helped me out in therapy, when I am trying to establish a rapport with the patient during initial therapy sessions.    Below are the links...

Hello my Practical People.  Welcome to another episode of The Practical Therapist!   Today’s topic will discuss teaching certain language concepts, such as body parts and clothing items, through play with a Mr. Potato Head toy.  Make sure you watch the full video, for my step-by-step breakdown on how I use this toy in my therapy sessions, to teach body parts and clothing items.

Hello my Practical People.  Welcome to another episode of The Practical Therapist!  Today’s topic will discuss teaching certain language concepts, such as body parts and clothing items, through play with a Mr. Potato Head toy. Follow me on Instagram @practicaltherapysolutions Subscribe to my Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/practicaltherapist or any other platforms where you may find my...

Hey Everyone,   Sorry I've been gone for awhile, but I am back. Check out this toy box reveal about several toys that I ordered from a company called Beyond Play, that I did awhile back. Since this video, I have used these toys with several patients, with awesome results!! I'll be sharing some of the videos soon!! FYI...This is my 1st video podcast, so bear with me as I try to create content...

Wassup my Practical People!  Free...Free...Free (not for a limited time, but free ALL the time)!!  Go to Udemy.com to check out my free course here:  https://www.udemy.com/course/speech-language-pathology-101/?referralCode=90499F3A481D293F7A6D Check back for more as I will be dropping new podcasts as well. 

What's Up Practical People!!  Yeah I finally did it!  My 1st E-Learning Course on Udemy has been published!!  Did you know SLPs can do more than just help someone say the 's' sound or treat people who stutter?? If you want to know more about what an SLP is & what we do, grab this course on Udemy right now. Psst...it's on sale until 3/9/22 so don't wait!!   Make sure to...

What is up my practical people. Check out this audio clip from an upcoming e-learning course that I will be releasing soon. 

Hello my Practical People. Welcome to another episode of The Practical Therapist! Today’s episode is the first episode of 2022! I want to switch up the conversation today and actually talk about how you as the parent can “screen” your child for a possible communication delay, from the comfort of your own home.

Hey my Practical People!! In this podcast, I included two audio clips of myself treating one of my pediatric patients who has a diagnosis of Down Syndrome. I incorporated and used the siren whistles that I discussed in a previous podcast. Press play if you would like to "join" me in my sessions, as I work with this little kiddo. 

I am continuing my overview of what types of toys or items would make good Christmas or holiday gifts. Today's topic is about siren whistles and how I use them to target certain goals in speech-language therapy. 

During today’s topic, I will give an overview of what types of therapy toys and books would make good Christmas gifts or holiday gifts. I will talk about a particular toy or item each podcast, based upon what therapeutic goal can be worked on and then explain how that toy or book can be used to target that goal. I’ll discuss a personal toy or item that I have and where I purchased them from.

In today's episode, I will give some examples of how to model play skills, discussing strategies and techniques that I used with a former patient, that you can implement with your child as well. Link to the Instructional Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/QtC4KGMCpD4 Podcast link for Functional Play: https://anchor.fm/practicaltherapist/episodes/Functional-Play--Play--Play-efugo5 E-Book: Functio...

What's up my practical people? I'm an ambassador for a company called Ark Therapeutic Services, Inc. I have ordered sensory, feeding, and drinking materials from their company for over six years now. They sent me several items that they asked me to do a box reveal on.  I thought I'd podcast about this box reveal and share the reveal on my Youtube channel and Instagram page. Many parents don't...

Hey my Practical People! Welcome back to another episode of the Practical Therapist. For today’s episode, I will discuss how using certain items can create a great and safe (with adult supervision) sensory-based experience for certain kids who may need the interaction of sensory inducing activities, to celebrate the Fall/Halloween season. 

Press play to find out how you can turn a quick grocery shopping trip into an opportunity to improve you child's receptive language skills. 

During today’s episode, I will discuss receptive language skills and why these skills are important.

Welcome back! Check out this episode, where I discuss how to incorporate language concepts into a everyday routine, like laundry day.

Hey my practical people! Check out this episode, where I discuss how to incorporate certain language tips to use with a 2 year-old, while helping them get dressed.  Checkout my Youtube Channel to see a full video on this topic.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQNiX2i2QxNkjni6LiQaAA You can also follow me on Instagram @practicaltherapysolutions 

Hey parents, for some people around the United States and in other countries around the world, it's back to school time! If you have a little one, I know that morning pick-up and drop-off can be hectic. However, I wanted to offer several tips for language opportunities that can be used in the 3-5 minutes it takes for your child to get on/off the bus or while waiting for the bus.

Hey my Practical People!! I just finished my book titled: Functional Play: The Importance of Developing Functional Play Skills. You can find it on amazon.com You can purchase this book for a great read on why functional play skills are important for children with developmental delays.  However, press play to listen to some points I discuss in my book. 

Today’s episode will focus on the importance of eye contact and the use of eye gaze. I will explain how these methods of communication can help a non-verbal child communicate his/her wants and needs to their parent or caregiver.

For today’s topic I am going to differentiate between ASL & Non-Verbal Communication. 

Today, I will discuss and explain the acronyms for DECO & DLOFL; created by me, and how to use them in a functional schedule. Tune in to learn more. 

For today’s topic, I will continue to discuss Autism. Today, I will discuss a session that I had with a child with Autism several years ago, where I worked with the family to create a social circle for increased social interaction.

For today’s topic I will continue to discuss Autism. Today, I will discuss another “red flag” which is considered an atypical behavior or observation that may indicate the presence of Autism. I will also discuss a technique that I have developed and implemented with families of children with Autism over the years, with the goal of increasing the child’s attention to his/her name.