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Insta-Snow and Language Learning Tips

January 5, 2019 by custom

  Have you seen insta-snow in action? It literally is what its name implies. Instant Snow. All you have to do is add water to the given powder and viola it grows right in front of your eyes.  It’s almost cold-like. It springs back when you squeeze and let go. It possesses an uncanny resemblance … [Read more…]

Posted in: #children, #concrete thinkers, apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, receptive language, Uncategorized, verbal routines, visual-strategies Tagged: #autism, #containerplay, #earlyintervention, #echolalia, #gestalt, #insta-snow, #language, #slpeeps, #speechpathologist

Ball poppers, fun, and language ideas

February 6, 2017 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Well…Eek! I had my toy to blog about this week and of course they do not make it anymore. But!  But there is always a but! I found another…The infamous ball popper! Sometimes with toys and our kids we need to think outside of the box and keep it simple.  And, we may need to think … [Read more…]

Posted in: #concrete thinkers, apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, nonverbal communication, toys, Uncategorized, verbal routines Tagged: #concretethinkers, #language, #languageexpansion, #receptivelanguage, #skosh, #slpeeps, #speechpathologist, #verbalroutines

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 XI: Zingo and Speech

December 5, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Hello peeps! Sure is getting close to Christmas. I have started my celebrations for the season. Have you? Last night I was blessed to share an evening with a group of gals that I complete evaluations and work with in early intervention.  Great food, a gift exchange, and laughter. Always good for the soul and … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, direct teaching, expressive language, receptive language, toys, visual-strategies Tagged: #articulation, #autism, #directteaching, #earlyintervention, #language, #skosh, #slpeeps, #speechpathologist, #Zingo

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

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

Use of Pictures to Encourage Verbal Skills

August 29, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I have been on vacation this week and I was thinking about our little language learners while walking through the streets of New York! First time visitor and I feel blessed for the opportunity. And, I felt compelled to take a bunch of pictures. Why share this information in a speech blog post? Between the … [Read more…]

Posted in: expressive language, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #bleekerstreetpizza, #dunkindonuts, #language, #parents, #PECS, #relatepersonalexperience, #speechpathologist, #visualsystem

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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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