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Yoga, Breathing & Speech Therapy Strategies

January 10, 2017 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

A few moons ago I went to Bikrams yoga for 2 years with my friend over at Autism Service Provider and Beyond.  I remember one day another friend asking, “Did you go to yoga today?” She went on to say that I was extraordinarily calm. It interests me when I learn something about myself and then … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, expressive language, low registration, low tone, oral motor, Uncategorized Tagged: #attention, #breathsupport, #lowtone, #oralmotor, #speech, #speechpathologist, #yoga

Social Emotional: An SLP Perspective II

January 3, 2017 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Happy New Year to each of you! I do not know about you, but I have been doing some reflecting! That could be good or bad, right? Thinking about making some changes that hopefully help my days run a little smoother, provide me with more free time, maybe a little more revenue if I find … [Read more…]

Posted in: social emotional, Uncategorized Tagged: #carryover, #earlyintervention, #family, #moretime, #relationships, #sister, #socialemotional, slp

Play, Language, Tone and More…

December 19, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I was thinking about this week’s post and also thinking about how many things I need to get done!  Raise your hand if you can relate!  When I started this blogging journey I really had not a clue.  My initial thought was a monthly post.  But then I thought, if the blog was going to … [Read more…]

Posted in: apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, food, low tone, receptive language, toys, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #developmentaltherapist, #earlyintervention, #language, #oralalerting, #oralmotor, #parents, #speechpathologist, #visuals

12 Days of Toys to Encourage Language

December 8, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Yep!  Here it is!  A compilation of some of my favorite toys and/or activities to use with the little ones including Why and How. (Just click the link to direct you to that post.) Parents often ask for ideas so I thought this would be a helpful post.  (Don’t worry!  There is more to come in … [Read more…]

Posted in: apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, low tone, receptive language, toys, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #Christmaslist, #developmentaltherapist, #earlyintervention, #language, #mom, #occupationaltherapist, #parents, #physicaltherapist, #slpeeps

Toys and Tips IX: Language & Pace Boards

November 21, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

The holidays are approaching! I don’t know about you but when I start looking for others I start buying for myself! I just emailed my mom and sister a couple of more ideas and bought myself two items yesterday while shopping for others!  So, who needs ideas for their kids?! I cannot tell you how … [Read more…]

Posted in: apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, low tone, receptive language, toys, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #developmentaltherapist, #directteaching, #earlyintervention, #lowregistration, #lowtone, #occupationaltherapist, #paceboard, #parents, #pediOT, #skosh, #slpeeps, #speechpathologist

Apraxia: One SLP’s Experience

October 31, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Funny story. Well, as an SLP I found it entertaining anyways. I recently spent some time in Physical Therapy for TMJD.  Within my first session the PT describes how the left side of my face and neck are so tight that it is pulling the right side of my face. She thought this could be … [Read more…]

Posted in: apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, oral motor, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #Apraxia, #occupationaltherapist, #slpeeps, #speechpathologist, #visualstrategies

The Story Behind Our Sensory Chew Tools

October 17, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Please welcome Lorna d’Entremont as my first guest post! Lorna has been so kind to share my blog with others.   I hope you enjoy the story behind Kidcompanion’s chewelry and the efforts put into creating a quality product.  Lorna wears many hats as you will see below and is an asset to children and … [Read more…]

Posted in: low registration, low tone, oral motor, sensory integration, Uncategorized Tagged: #autism, #chewelry, #chewys, #lowtone, #mouthing, #oralmotor, #sensory

Toys and Tips to Encourage Language VIII

October 10, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I am tickled pink about this week’s post! It is a continuation of the Toys and Tips Series and contains ideas to consider revolving around language development. Included are some thoughts on how to use a toy to elicit a sound, a word, a sign, or maybe to follow directions. Unfortunately, when you have doing this for awhile, … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, direct teaching, expressive language, receptive language, Uncategorized Tagged: #ABA, #backwardchaining, #developmentaltherapist, #directteaching, #earlyintervention, #language, #occupationaltherapist, #speechpathologist, #velcrofood

Oral Motor: Just one SLP’s experience

October 3, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I was thinking about my post for this week’s blog and a recurring thought kept coming to mind… The more I know the less I know!  Recently, I have been branching out into the oral motor and feeding arena and I tell you for every article I read there are 100s more to consider. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: food, low registration, low tone, oral motor, Uncategorized Tagged: #bubbastraws, #chewys, #hightaste, #lowregistration, #lowtone, #oralalerting, #oralmotor, #parents, #skosh, #speechpathologist

Kids: Container Play and Language Ideas

September 19, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Container play taken to a whole new level! Put the child in the basket. Yes, we are putting kids in laundry baskets, large Rubbermaid containers, large circular tubs! Why? Because we become friends with our OTs and learn new tricks. Not only are we going to talk laundry baskets we are going to think about … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, direct teaching, expressive language, low registration, low tone, toys, Uncategorized Tagged: #Apraxia, #autism, #developmentaltherapist, #earlyintervention, #language, #lowtone, #occupationaltherapist, #physicaltherapist, #play, #speechpathologist
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    Toys and Tips XIII: An SLP Twist

    Toys and Tips XIII: An SLP Twist I was at the dentist’s office this week and he asked when my next blog was coming out.   Ha!  I told him I have been slacking. Thank you Dr. Lance for following my blog!  Anywho…I was feeling like another Toys and Tips post was in order. I had 2 of my create a scene … [Read more…]
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