Speech and Language Kids Podcast
This podcast offers practical, respectful, and effective strategies for speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and educators supporting neurodiverse children and teens. Episodes combine neurodiversity-affirming approaches with evidence-based speech and language therapy, covering topics such as speech sound disorders, language development, AAC, gestalt language processing, executive functioning, and social communication. Listeners get actionable ideas for therapy sessions, home support, and navigating the school system. The show emphasizes strength-based, child-centered practices that honor individuality and help children communicate more confidently and independently.
Episodes
What Does AAC Therapy Actually Look Like?
What Does an AAC Session Actually Look Like? (1:1, Group, Classroom, Home & More) Ever wonder how an AAC lesson changes when you move from the therapy room to the grocery store? In this episode, I take one AAC lesson, targeting the core word "help," and walk you through it in six real-world settings: 1:1 therapy, small groups, self-contained classrooms, at home, out in public, and push-in to a gen
Struggling with Problem Solving? 5 Steps to Teach Children and Teens
"How do I teach problem solving?" is one of the questions I get asked most, and it's a tricky one, because problem solving isn't just one skill. Kids have to work through disagreements with friends, figure out puzzles, advocate for themselves when they need help, and break big tasks into manageable pieces. So instead of teaching each type separately, this episode gives you one simple framework tha
Working Memory: Helping Kids Hold Onto What They Hear
Ever given a child a two-step direction and watched the second step vanish before they got started? That's working memory at work, the brain's mental sticky note that holds information just long enough to use it. In this episode, Carrie explains what working memory is and why so many kids struggle with it. She covers the slow development of the prefrontal cortex, how ADHD, dyslexia, and language d
Helping Children and Teens Learn Self Control and Inhibition
Why does a child who knows the rule still grab the toy, blurt out the answer, or melt down when things get hard? In this episode, we break down self-control and inhibition: what they are, why they take years to develop, and how we can support them in therapy sessions and at home. We talk about the brain's "brake system" (the prefrontal cortex) and why executive function skills grow gradually, with
Go with the Flow: Teaching Cognitive Flexibility to Children and Teens
What is cognitive flexibility, and why do so many kids struggle with it? In this episode, we break down a kid-friendly definition of cognitive flexibility, explore why children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or executive function delays often find it hard to switch gears — and share practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies speech-language pathologists, teachers, and parents can use to build thi
Stuck to Unstuck: Teaching Growth Mindset in Speech & Language Therapy
Ever have a client shove their materials away and say "I can't do this"? This episode of Speech and Language Kids dives into growth mindset for speech therapy: what it actually means (beyond the buzzword), why it's especially critical for kids with communication differences, and exactly how to teach it in session tomorrow. We cover why so many SLP caseloads carry a fixed mindset around communicati
Hacks for Group Speech/Language Therapy ~ Make it Effective, Make it Fun!
Group speech/language therapy can be hard. But when done correctly, it can also be a highly effective way of helping children get caught up with their speech and language skills. On today's episode of the Speech and Language Kids podcast, I'll be giving you my best tips, tricks, and hacks for group speech/language therapy. I'll be sharing hacks for... Group structure and scheduling Materials
The SLP's Guide to Automating IEPs with Checklists and AI Tools
IEPs and Paperwork got you down?? In a recent survey, only 3.5% of our School SLPs said they felt that their workload was manageable. Holy. Smokes. But don't worry, Speech and Language Kids has decided to take on the mission of fixing school speech this year. And we're starting with IEPs and other annual service plans. Join us on today's podcast as we discuss how to create systems that make our IE
The Best Clinical Curriculums for School SLPs in 2026
What if your entire speech therapy caseload could be supported by one organized clinical curriculum instead of dozens of disconnected resources? In this episode, we're talking about what a clinical curriculum is, why school-based speech-language pathologists and SLPAs need one, and how using a structured system can make therapy more effective, consistent, and easier to plan. We'll review the most
The Carrie Clark Method for Doing Awesome Speech Therapy
You asked for it — so here it is. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the full Carrie Clark Method and showing you exactly how all the pieces fit together into one simple, repeatable system. We're talking about how to run your sessions without burning out on prep, how to find and use teaching materials that actually move kids through goals, how to plan an entire month in about 15 minu
The Summer Planning Hack that SLPs are Doing Right Now to Set Up their Whole Year for Success
Ever set up an amazing organization system…only to completely abandon it by October? In this episode, Carrie breaks down the summer planning hack that SLPs are using right now to set themselves up for a smoother, less chaotic school year — and it works even if you don't have a ton of planning time, your caseload is out of control, or your admin keeps moving the goalposts. The secret? A simple s
Meet Buttercup the Speech Gnome! (And Hear her Story)
This episode is a little different — it's one you can play directly for your clients! Today I'm introducing a new friend to the podcast: Buttercup the Speech Gnome. My sons James and Oliver join me as helpers, and together we read Buttercup's origin story out loud — the tale of how she traveled from the land of Gnomewood, where a creeping darkness called "the Silence" was swallowing every sound, t
3 Ways to Use Themes in Speech/Language Therapy (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Themes are one of the best tools in an SLP's toolkit. They keep kids engaged, tap into what's happening in their world right now, and make sessions feel fresh and fun. But if you've ever spent a Sunday night frantically hunting for a "dinosaur-themed articulation activity" only to find... nothing useful... you know the burnout is real. In this episode, I'm breaking down three practical ways to bri
Virtual Field Trip Ideas for your Speech/Language Therapy Sessions
Have you ever wished you could take your therapy kids on a field trip without the permission slips, the bus rides, or the chaos? In this episode, we're talking about one of the most underrated tools in your therapy toolkit: the virtual field trip. From live zoo webcams to immersive museum tours, these experiences bring the outside world right into your therapy room — and they pack a serious punch
How to Use Play to Work on Speech/Language Skills
What if the most powerful therapy tool in your session was already sitting on the floor? In this episode, we're talking about play — not as a reward for "real" practice, but as the practice itself. We'll dig into why kids learn and retain skills so much better through play, and exactly how to make it work: modeling with exaggeration, recasting errors naturally, creating communication temptations,
Join our Summer Reset! Become an Unstressed Speechie by Next School Year
What if September didn't wreck you this year? Most SLPs spend summer telling themselves they'll get organized when school starts — and then August hits and there's no time, no bandwidth, and no plan. Sound familiar? In this episode, we're introducing the Unstressed Speechie and flipping the script on how you use your summer. Because here's the truth: June and July are the only time you actually ha
The Simple Fix for End-of-the-Year Behavior Challenges
If your students are melting down, shutting down, or refusing to cooperate during the last weeks of school, you're not alone — and it's not a reflection of your skills as a speech-language pathologist. End-of-year behavior challenges are one of the most common struggles SLPs face, and in this episode, we're breaking down exactly why it happens and what to do about it. The truth is, kids aren't act
What's in Carrie's Therapy Bag?
Want to see my favorite speech/language therapy materials, games, books, and more?? I'm opening up my therapy bag today to show you what's inside! Take a peek inside on today's episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast!
Burned Out on SLP? Try This Simple Swap Before You Run Off to Become a Goat Farmer Burned Out on SLP? Try This Simple Swap Before You Run Off to Become a Goat Farmer
Before you quit SLP to raise goats and maybe open a yoga studio, listen to this. Your burnout isn't about your career — it's about your routine. And your routine? It's fixable. This episode breaks down the one therapy routine swap that helps overwhelmed SLPs simplify their sessions, clear the clutter, and actually leave work at work. Start here. We're talking about why survival-mode routines keep
SLP End-of-Year Survival Guide - Live Event Recording!
Redeem your $200 Credit for the SLK Curriculum -- Promo Code: SURVIVE https://hub.speechandlanguagekids.com/ Offer Ends April 15th! If you're an SLP or SLPA who works in the schools, you know that this time of year is pure chaos! Behaviors are amping up. Progress reports are due. And your groups are out of control. There's no time to reheat your coffee, let alone get everything done! So this yea
Chimes, Dice, Fireworks, and Word Lists - Inside my AI-Powered Virtual Therapy Table
What if your therapy session had a opening chime, a themed activity waiting on the table, a magical d20 for turn-taking, an AI that generates custom word lists and social scenarios on the spot, and a fireworks celebration at the end? That's exactly what I built — and in this episode, I'm taking you inside your brand-new Virtual Therapy Table dashboard, a one-stop interactive hub designed to make e
Survive the School Year: Your SLP Survival Plan Starts Here
It's almost April… The kids are feral. The paperwork is multiplying. And somehow this part of the year feels harder than all the rest. So instead of pretending it's fine… let's call it what it is—and make a plan to survive it. In this episode, I'm kicking off our End-of-the-Year Survival Extravaganza and showing you exactly what support is available (and how to choose what you actually need
Why You're Feeling Stuck as an SLP (And a personal update from Carrie)
If you feel like you're constantly just spinning your wheels or constantly stuck on the struggle bus as a speech-language pathologist…. Well… You're not alone. The struggle is real. And there's no shortage of others who feel the same way. But today…I'm gonna get real with you. Cause I've been struggling. And I think I finally figured out why. And my revelation may just help you as well. I'm shar
5 ChatGPT Prompts to Save SLPs Hours per Week
Want to save hours every week without sacrificing therapy quality? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 practical ways speech-language pathologists can use ChatGPT to streamline planning, generate materials faster, and reduce the time spent staring at a blank screen. You'll hear real examples of prompts you can copy, paste, and customize—whether you need quick session ideas, therapy materials, goal writ
New Study Links Screens in Schools with Lower Test Scores: What Does it Mean for Speech Therapy?
A new study out of Canada found that higher screen time in elementary school is linked to lower reading and math scores. And the more researchers dig, the more concerning the pattern becomes. In this episode, we break down what the research is saying about screens in schools, including: why even "educational" technology may not improve outcomes how digital reading compares to print reading fo
You're Taking too much Data! How Scaling Back your Data Collection will Scale Up Progress
Are you collecting way too much data in speech therapy? If you've ever tried to take detailed data while also running a great session… you already know it's basically impossible. It's like trying to parallel park while writing down how many times you turned the steering wheel. 😅 In this episode, I'm breaking down a super simple data collection system that helps you: Track progress clearly Make
The AAC App that Gives Non-Speaking Children a Voice
Imagine being a child who knows what they want to say… but has no way to say it. No words. No voice. No control. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite AAC app that helps nonspeaking children communicate, connect, and feel safer in their world: Grid by Smartbox. We'll break down: What AAC actually is (and who it's for) The question I always get: Does AAC prevent kids from talking? Why Grid
How to Fast Track Clients who are Close to Dismissal
Grab the Fast Track to Dismissal Toolkit Now at www.SpeechAndLanguageKids.com/Fast Are you spending a huge chunk of your time on students who are technically "still on your caseload"… but honestly should be transitioning out of direct services? In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest drains on SLP time: students who linger in direct services longer than necessary — even after they'
/r/ Strategy Roundup: 15 Ways to Teach a Child to Say the /r/ Sound
If you've ever had a client who just cannot get the /r/ sound no matter how many times you model it, you are not alone. The /r/ is one of the trickiest sounds in speech therapy… and it's also one of the most common reasons kids stay on caseloads way longer than they should. In this episode, I'm sharing 15 practical, therapist-tested strategies for teaching the /r/ sound (especially for those kids
The (Hidden) Decision Tree that Every Effective SLP Uses to Guide Therapy Decisions
Every effective SLP has it…even if they don't realize it. There's a hidden decision tree guiding their therapy choices: what areas to target, what skills to teach, what to do next, and when to move on. It's not something you're explicitly taught in grad school. It's something you slowly build over years of experience. In this episode, I'm making that invisible decision tree visible. We'll walk thr
The Real Reason SLPs are Quitting (And it's Not Caseload Size or Pay)
Speech-language pathologists are quitting left and right. And some are leaving the profession all together. When we talk about SLP turnover, the conversation usually turns to caseload size, pay, or work-life balance. And yes, those things matter. But they're symptoms, not the root problem. In this episode, we zoom out and look at what's actually driving burnout and turnover in speech-language pat
Lingering in Therapy? When and How to Dismiss from Speech/Language Services
Children aren't meant to linger in speech and language therapy for years, but many do. In this episode, we're breaking down why that happens and exactly how to move students efficiently toward dismissal without abandoning support. You'll learn a clear, tiered workflow for speech-language services that helps teams: Teach missing skills directly (without over-servicing) Reduce pull-out time as s
Case Review: Word-Final Stuttering and Other Atypical Disfluencies
An increasing number of SLPs are noticing something new: word-final repetitions, breathing or pauses in the middle of words, and extra sounds popping up between words. These atypical disfluencies don't always look like "classic" stuttering and the research on what to do about them is…messy. In this episode, I walk through a real-world case review of word-final stuttering and other atypical disflue
Teletherapy 101 for Speech/Language Pathologists
Teletherapy doesn't have to feel chaotic, complicated, or exhausting. In today's episode, we're breaking down a simple, no-fluff system for running effective and engaging speech-language teletherapy sessions, whether you're supporting speech, language, fluency, social skills, or functional communication. You'll learn how to confidently define your role, identify exactly which skills to target, and
From School SLP to Selling my Own Curriculums Online (My Origin Story)
Ever cried in the school break room because you were doing everything you could for your students… and it still didn't feel like enough? Yeah. Me too. In today's episode, I'm sharing my origin story of how I went from an overwhelmed school SLP (piecing together random activities, constantly behind, constantly doubting myself) to creating this amazing company where I'm now selling my own Curriculum
School-Age Language Therapy: What the Heck Do we Even Work On??
School-age language therapy can feel like the Wild West! There are too many different skills to teach and no clear answer on what will actually move the needle for our clients. In today's episode, we're cutting through the chaos and laying out a clear, practical roadmap for real-world therapy activities that will actually help your language clients. You'll learn: How Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
Dreading your Next Session? Grab the therapy packet that fixes it (Caseload Makeover Part 2)
Dreading one (or more) of your sessions this week? You're not alone—every SLP has those "please don't make me go in there" moments. And most of the time, that dread comes from one thing: not having the right materials or a clear plan for progress. In Part 2 of our Caseload Makeover series, I'll walk you step-by-step through how to match each client's goals with the right Therapy Packet inside the
Stuttering? 4 Simple Exercises for Children and Teens
Are you working with a child or teen who stutters? In today's episode, Carrie breaks down four simple, research-supported exercises that help school-age children and teens communicate more effectively. This episode is action-packed, full of exercises and strategies that you can use in speech therapy right away or at home to support a child or teen who is struggling. We're moving beyond theory.
Middle and High School Speech/Language Therapy: What to Work On
What should we focus on in middle school and high school speech/language therapy? In today's episode, I'll share with you a practical, no-fluff framework for supporting teenagers on real-life communication skills through our speech/language therapy sessions. We'll cover the four big areas that matter most for helping adolescents thrive in school, work, relationships, and independence: Executive F
Carrie Clark's No-Fluff Approach to Speech/Language Therapy
Get ready for a totally transparent, behind-the-scenes walk through how I actually run speech and language therapy. No jargon, no overthinking, and definitely no fluff. In today's episode, I'm breaking down my entire therapy system from start to finish. You'll learn exactly how I choose goals, organize materials, run sessions, and streamline data collection using the SLK Curriculum and Goal Packe
Do a Caseload Audit! (SLP Caseload Makeover, Part 1)
Whether you've inherited a messy caseload… …or you've simply been in survival mode so long that things are a bit chaotic…. Our Caseload Makeover will help you clean up your caseload and get rid of inefficiencies. This month, join us on a journey to streamline your caseload, fast track clients who are close to dismissal, and make your planning process smooth and easy. In this episode, we kick off o
Not Talking Yet? 6 Easy Strategies to Help Autistic Children Speak
How Do We Help Non-Speaking Children? Helping an autistic child learn to speak can feel overwhelming—it's so hard to know where to start. But these 6 simple strategies are easy to use and create big impact for our autistic clients and children. Whether you're a speech-language pathologist in the therapy room, a parent at home, a teacher in the classroom, or a childcare provider, these strategies
How to Teach Conversation Skills to Children & Teens
In today's episode, I'm diving into one of the most important communication skills we can teach our neurodivergent children and teens: conversation. Some children are natural conversationalists, while others need more support—and neither way is "better." But when a child struggles with the nuances of back-and-forth interaction, they deserve tools that help them feel confident, understood, and conn
How to Use AI to Keep Speech Therapy Fun and Engaging (The Easy Way!)
Too many SLPs feel pressured to bring brand-new activities to every session—but that actually slows progress and burns you out. In today's episode, I explain why sticking with one structured teaching activity (like the workbooks inside our Curriculum) creates better, faster results… and how AI can fill in the gaps with unlimited, customized practice. We walk through a real example targeting vocabu
Is it OK to Teach Perspective-Taking to Autistic Youth?
Is it actually OK to teach perspective-taking to autistic youth? In this episode, Carrie breaks down the current controversy, explains why so many SLPs feel confused about whether they're "allowed" to teach these skills anymore, and unpacks how traditional Theory of Mind instruction became entwined with masking, judgment, and deficit-based thinking. You'll learn what the real issue is (hint: i
Why I'm Adding Data Probes to all of my Speech/Language Therapy Packets
Today I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a HUGE upgrade coming to the SLK Curriculum: data probes for all 84 of our speech, language, and communication goal packets! In this episode, I share why I'm adding these probes (including my recent experience in a rural school district), what the new system looks like, and how these quick assessments will help you set goals, track progress, and str
Caseload Takeover! (I'm making over another SLP's caseload)
It's Caseload Makeover January, and today I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening on my end. This month, I'm not only helping three amazing SLPs inside my private coaching program overhaul their systems—I'm also doing a full caseload makeover myself after taking on a surprise "caseload takeover" at a rural school. In this episode, I share: ✔️ How I stepped into another SLP's ca
How to Motivate Children and Teens with ADHD
Why is it often so hard to motivate a child or teenager with ADHD to get things done? In this episode, we're reframing "lack of motivation" and getting to the real issue: motivation doesn't disappear in ADHD—it gets blocked. Often, what looks like laziness, defiance, or avoidance is actually a breakdown in specific executive functioning skills. As part of Hyperfocus January, I'm walking you throu
How to Teach Executive Functioning Skills to Children and Teens
Executive functioning challenges can show up everywhere—getting started, staying focused, managing emotions, handling transitions, and keeping track of what needs to happen next. In this episode, we break down what executive functioning really is, why it's so foundational for neurodivergent children and teens, and how to support these skills in a way that builds independence instead of pressure. T
Hyperfocus January: The 4 Things All Neurodiverse Children and Teens Need
What do all neurodiverse children and teens truly need in order to learn, communicate, and thrive? In this kickoff episode of our Hyperfocus January series, I break down the four foundational pillars that support neurodiverse individuals across diagnoses, ages, and settings—whether they have communication differences, learning differences, are autistic, have ADHD, are gestalt language processors,
Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy
Our voice and resonance curriculums provide a clear, structured approach for helping children and teens improve their vocal quality, projection, and resonance in healthy, sustainable ways. Each plan includes practical strategies and guided activities that teach students how to use their voice effectively and comfortably across real-world settings—from the classroom to the stage. Give your students
Fluency Curriculums for Speech Therapy
Our fluency curriculums provide a clear, organized framework for helping children who stutter or have other disfluencies develop the tools they need to communicate effectively. Each plan teaches practical, real-world strategies that help students navigate speaking situations with greater comfort, confidence, and control—whether they're in the classroom, with friends, or out in the community. Give
Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy
Our social communication curriculums provide a clear, structured pathway for teaching social skills in a logical progression — from foundational interaction skills to complex communication and relationship-building. Each plan is designed to help children and teens make real-world improvements in everyday conversations, social interactions, and their ability to connect meaningfully with others. You
Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy
Give children the tools to express themselves — even if they're just starting to find their voice. Our functional communication curriculums guide you through teaching real-world communication skills that help children connect, request, protest, and share with others — in therapy, at home, or in daily routines. You'll have clear, ready-to-use plans that make every session meaningful and progress ea
Language Curriculums for Speech/Language Therapy
Stop spending hours hunting for language activities that only partly fit your students' needs. Our comprehensive language curriculums give you ready-made therapy plans to help children understand others, express themselves clearly, and thrive in every setting—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom. You'll know exactly what to teach next, without second-guessing your plan. Evidence-based. Organiz
Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy
Stop piecing together random articulation activities. Our comprehensive speech sound curriculums give you ready-to-use therapy plans that make it easy to improve speech clarity—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom. Save time, reduce planning stress, and start seeing faster progress in your students or clients. Designed by SLPs. Evidence-based. Easy to follow.
Special Announcement!
In this special announcement episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark shares exciting news about what's happening this summer inside The Hub. If you're a school-based SLP, SLPA, or SaLT looking to get your systems in place before the school year chaos returns, this one's for you!
Get Kids Language-Ready for Kindergarten!
On this podcast recording, we'll be talking about the types of speech and language skills that children need to be ready for Kindergarten this Fall, and how to help them this Summer to get there.
Announcing: Summer Camps and Teams Program
In this short and exciting update episode, Carrie Clark announces two brand new virtual summer camp experiences inside the Speech and Language Kids Hub—one for parents & caregivers, and one for SLPs and related professionals! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming SLK Teams Program, designed to support speech teams with tools, training, and marketing benefits.
How to Do Speech Therapy at Home (Podcast)
In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids podcast, we'll be talking about how parents and caregivers can boost speech and language skills at home!
Teaching Children to Follow Directions
Does your child (or student) struggle to follow directions? You're not alone! In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of SpeechAndLanguageKids.com, walks you through how to teach children to follow directions—step-by-step. Whether you're working with toddlers just starting to understand basic commands or older kids struggling with multi-step instructi
Building Therapy Plans for Children with AAC
Do you work with children who use communication devices or systems to express themselves? Whether it's a high-tech talker, sign language, or picture boards, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) comes in many forms—and it's essential that we know how to support kids in using it effectively. In this episode, Carrie shares how to build therapy plans for children who use AAC, including pra
Cycles Approach for Language - Treating Multiple Areas of Language Simultaneously
When a child is struggling in more than one area of language, how do you decide what to work on first? In this episode, Carrie Clark, SLP and creator of the Speech and Language Kids Hub, shares her approach to tackling this common challenge—using a cycles approach for language therapy. Inspired by the classic cycles method for phonology, this flexible strategy helps SLPs target multiple areas of l
Ahmad's Story - Childhood Apraxia of Speech and the Motor Speech Pathway
In this episode, Carrie shares the story of a sweet 5-year-old boy named Ahmad (name changed for privacy) and his journey with childhood apraxia of speech. From using AAC to working through early speech sounds, Carrie walks through the specific framework and strategies that helped Ahmad go from frustration to finding his voice. If you're working with a child who struggles to speak but clearly has
Arianna's Story: Preschool Speech and Language
How do you know where to start with a preschooler who's hard to understand? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a real-life case study of a sweet little one (we'll call her Arianna) who had significant speech and language challenges. I'll share the exact process I used to figure out what to target first and how I built a therapy plan that made meaningful progress possible—even with limited
Speech/Language Therapy 101: Back to Basics for SLPs and Caregivers
Are you looking for the simplest, most effective way to teach communication skills to children and teens? Well, search no farther! I'm speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in today's episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, we're diving into exactly how to make the most of virtual speech sessions so we can work on closing these gaps, one child at a time.
The Teletherapy Playbook: Proven Strategies for Faster Progress in Virtual Speech Sessions
It's no secret that teletherapy speech/language therapy services soared during the pandemic. Telepractice use among SLPs jumped from just 3.9% pre-pandemic to 88% by 2021. (source) And while teletherapy services are not quite as prevalent now as they were at the height of the pandemic, we're still seeing many turn to teletherapy for its convenience and accessibility. And for good reason! We're als
A Therapy Pathway for Frontal and Lateral Speech Errors (aka "Lisps")
Today we're talking about "lisps". But many professionals are moving away from using the term lisp because it often carries a negative or stigmatizing connotation, especially outside of clinical contexts. Instead, we're focusing on describing speech patterns more precisely using phonetic terms. For example: Frontal lisp is often described as interdental or dentalized productions of /s/ and /z/. L
From Chaos to Clarity: Why One-Off Activities Are Failing Your Therapy Sessions
You spend all evening scouring the internet for the perfect activity for little Timmy. You print. You cut. You laminate. You velcro. He's gonna love it. And then… …it lasts all of two seconds and then he's bored. I'm speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in today's episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, we'll be answering the question of "are one-off activities really working, or
Progress Monitoring Tools Now Available...Free!
Well, the flu has hit my house! Instead of a full podcast episode today, I'm giving you a quick update about our new progress monitoring tools located inside The Speech and Language Kids Hub.
When Should Children be Able to Say Certain Sounds? (And How Can We Help?)
One of the top questions I get is about whether or not a child should be saying certain speech sounds. Let me tell you, there is a WIDE range of normal when it comes to speech sound acquisition. But in general, we know that certain sounds (like /b/ and /m/) come in early… …and other sounds (like /r/ and /l/) come in later. And knowing those milestones can help us decide which children need speech
Planning Call Recording
On today's episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I'm taking you inside our members-only area! Listen in as we run one of our monthly planning calls. We're helping members build sessions and plan a full month of therapy at once. Join us as we combine the magic of our therapy plans with our session builder tools to create some AMAZING session ideas!
From Echolalia and Scripting to Original Speech: Top Strategies for Gestalt Language Processors
"My child isn't talking yet but he can sing songs or repeat lines/scripts from movies." Or… "My child simply repeats what everyone else says." These are the kinds of things I hear from parents of children who are learning language…. ….differently. See, it turns out there are two main ways that children learn language. Some children learn language one word at a time. Other children, learn language
AAC Apps and How to Use Them
Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) allows a child who can't speak to let us know what they want or need. It reduces frustration and increases communication. And with smart devices being so readily available, AAC apps make it even easier to access these tools! I'm speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and on today's episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I'll be telling you a
The Future of Speech and Language Kids (and our Profession)
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world of education right now. And even before talks of reducing funding for education, speech-language professionals were overworked and under-supported. But amidst this stress and uncertainty, I bring you a message of hope. Because this is also a time of unparalleled technological advancements. New technologies have the potential to save us, if we're willing t
Speech Therapy Ideas for Functional Communication
How do you help a child who can't speak to tell you what they need? What about a little one who has meltdowns and tantrums but can't tell you why? How can we teach a child some basic, functional communication skills that will help them connect with the world around them and communicate their wants and needs? I'm Carrie Clark and on today's episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I'm going
The Cycles Therapy Approach for Children who are Very Hard to Understand
If you haven't tried the Cycles Approach to phonology therapy yet, you're missing out! This is an amazing therapy method that is especially designed for children who are highly unintelligible and who have multiple phonological processes, or sound errors. The idea is that you take all of the speech skills they need to work on, and you cycle through targeting each one for a week or two before moving
Using AI to Generate Custom Materials for Speech/Language Therapy
Imagine being able to snap your fingers and instantly create a 3rd grade reading passage that's all about Minecraft and is packed full of /r/ words. Do you have anyone on your caseload that could use that? What about a word list of 6th grade science vocab that all use prefixes? Or a custom social story specific to the exact behavior that your client is struggling with? Well…it may not come at the
Sensory and Movement Ideas for Better Participation and Behavior
Little Alex comes into your therapy space like a Tasmanian Devil! He hasn't stopped moving since he stepped foot in the door and he's touched everything in reach. In fact, half of your stuff is already on the floor. What's a therapist to do? Never fear, my friends! I'm speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in this episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I'm going to show you how to
No-Prep Ideas for Language Therapy
It's No-Prep December and that means that I'm challenging you NOT to prep any therapy activities for the whole month. But how do we do that for language therapy? How do we do it for younger children? Or teenagers? Or elementary-aged students? Is it possible to go no-prep for language therapy?? Well, I'm speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in this episode of The Speech and Language Kids Po
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