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Electronics and Kids: Passive/Active Listening

January 17, 2017 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I had a couple of topics on the tip of my noggin for this week but the blog posts just were not flowing. So, I went back through emails I had saved when I started this blogging journey to what topics I had not built into this site yet. I had to smile at the … [Read more…]

Posted in: nonverbal communication, social emotional, toys, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #communication, #earlyintervention, #parents, #socialemotional, #socialthinker

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

Language: It’s Not Just “My Turn-Your Turn”

October 24, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Let’s talk about games this week! The first few posts centered around the Toys and Tips series have been regarding toys for the younger ones. I thought we would enter a game or 2 within this blogging journey for our kids that are a skosh older.  Shopping Cart Dash fits the bill! And, at 13 … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, direct teaching, expressive language, games, receptive language Tagged: #directteaching, #expressivelanguage, #languageexpansion, #parents, #skosh, #speechpathologist

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

Toys and Tips to Encourage Language VI

September 12, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I like to shop for therapy materials and sometimes it is a nice break in the day to sift through the toy aisles and take a gander at what’s new and exciting! But, there is always a but, I am continually hopeful the toy manufactures do not take some of the good ones away. In my … [Read more…]

Posted in: apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, Uncategorized, verbal routines, visual-strategies Tagged: #Apraxia, #autism, #directteaching, #earlyintervention, #expressivelanguage, #Hasbro, #parents, #speechpathologist, #verbalroutines

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

Toys and Tips to Encourage Language IV

August 22, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Many of the kids I see learn from direct teaching vs. spontaneous learning from the environment.  (What does this mean?)  And, often times, the child is demonstrating skills but not consistently. Do you have a child that has many skills but does not answer on a regular basis when you ask a question? The child might … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, direct teaching, nonverbal communication, toys Tagged: #autism, #barryprizant, #communication, #directteaching, #earlyintervention, #naturalenvironment, #nonverbal, #parents, #prompts, #speechpathologist, #verbalroutines

Toys and Tips to Encourage Language III

August 15, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Over the next couple of months I am going to share some posts about my favorite toys and how I use the toys in therapy to encourage receptive and expressive language.  We will also discuss ways the toys can be used to help with attention and joint attention. If you enjoy my weekly posts and want … [Read more…]

Posted in: #concrete thinkers, apraxia, autism, toys Tagged: #Apraxia, #autism, #developmentaltherapist, #earlyintervention, #expressivelanguage, #occupationaltherapist, #parents, #playdoh, #receptivelanguage, #speechpathologist, #Target, #toys
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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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