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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

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

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

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 X: Language & Pretend Play

November 28, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Looking back over the past decade (or two) the way I conduct therapy is different. The way I look at my kids and their families is different. I think my role as an early intervention therapist has changed. In the clinic setting often times we saw a child for an hour session and then the child … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, direct teaching, expressive language, receptive language, toys Tagged: #developmentaltherapist, #directteaching, #earlyintervention, #learningresources, #pediOT, #pretendplay, #slpeeps, #speechpathologist

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

Making Sense of our Internal Regulators

November 14, 2016 by Kaitlyn Vokaty, OTR/L

Sometimes when I take a look around I feel like an old lady with these young therapists cropping up! But, I tell you us older folks need young therapists to show us new tricks, to remind us of forgotten tricks and to help keep our spirit young.  I met Kaitlyn Vokaty (Occupational Therapist) about 6 … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, low tone Tagged: #attention, #bubbastraws, #earlyintervention, #lowtone, #occupationaltherapist, #oralalerting, #oralmotor, #overstuff, #pediOT, #proprioceptive, #regulation, #sensory, #speechpathologist, #vestbular

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

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
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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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