Progress- Happy Day

Happy Day!   It's a great day when clients make break throughs.  Today several clients made break throughs with their progress towards their goals of improving their target sounds.

What did I learn today?
1. One week can make a huge difference with progress with homework
2. The right homework can make a huge difference.
3. Having the client actually do their homework makes a huge difference.


What did they use?
1.  They used their everyday words they had trouble with.
2. They used the SmartPalate system at home and the clinic.

What did they do for homework?
1. They paid attention to the overlays of their target sound.
2. They used the counter clicker (to keep track of the number of productions practiced.
3. They paid attention to the audio display to make each production clean, clear, and consistent.

SmartPlate in the Education News

A previous client's parent found this article to share.

Speech Therapists Get Inside View With New Device

By Nirvi Shah

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/10/12/07speechside.h31.html?override=web

Working with Clients

What to look for in a speech therapist.
Here are a few basic things to look into.
1. Correct Credentials; they should have completed a masters program and be nationally certified.
For speech therapy they should have MA, CCC-SLP  or MS, CCC-SLP, next to their name.
2. Experience working in the area you are searching for.
3. Be on major referral lists: University Lists, Public School List, National Speech list (ASHA list) (American Speech Hearing Association)
4. Special organization list: e.g. I'm listed under the Stuttering Foundation of America List.
5. Be licensed with your State; occupational and professional license.
6. Have a city business license - if a private provider

The therapist should at least "enjoy" if not "love" their work and their clients.  This makes a huge difference with building positive rapport for successful sessions.

I can truly say I LOVE WORKING WITH MY CLIENTS!

Bea is doing a warm-up, paying attention to correct placement, airflow, and adding voicing.

SLP PROVIDER LISTINGS

HAPPY 2015

It's a good time to listen to your children's speech.  Remember to encourage them to talk and to focus on their content (message).  Let them know 4-5 positive things to one fix it.
If they need more help than one fix it,  You may want to consult your local professional speech language pathologist (SLP.)  They are good at fixing all sorts of speech and language issues.

HERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES TO CHECK FOR SLP PROVIDERS
1. ASHA.org http://www.asha.org/
2. State occupational and professional Providers: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/search.html
3. insurance company listings. (I won't be on that list, as I'm not an insurance     provider).  Many good providers are not insurance providers.
4. Your local school district may have a list of private providers,
5. Your local Universities may have a list of private providers.

SPEECH TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT

I USE ALL THE SPEECH TECHNOLOGY THAT THEY SHOW ON THE VIDEO LINK BELOW AND SO CAN YOUR CHILD AT HOME.
Technology is a good way to encourage speech homework.  Kids like to "show-off" their technology skills by showing you how they navigate IPads and Computer programs.
Kids as young as 6 can use their speech apps proficiently thus getting more quality speech practice.

Vowel Viz App

SmartPalate System

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/08/dr-max-gomez-ipad-apps-let-children-continue-speech-therapy-at-home/?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=263ab7e863-Speech+Apps+Featured+on+CBS+New+York&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e115296228-263ab7e863-288621381

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE AREAS TO CHECK

Does your child or someone you know need help with their speech or language?
Please see the areas listed below.  If any items apply to you please contact me via email or phone to set up a consultation or evaluation.  And please make any referral.
I can be reached at my email adorais159@gmail.com or 801-372-4383.

• Articulation, trouble with sound(s),
• Apraxia- difficulty initiating, planning and executing words, phrases and sentences.
• Language, trouble with understanding what is being said, and following instructions.
• Language, social communication problems (Often associated with ADHD, Hard of Hearing, and Autism)
• Language, trouble with expressing ideas clearly
• Literacy- behind in reading and writing more than one year.
• Voice, unclear, gravely, strained, volume
• Auditory, difficulty processing information
• Executive function, trouble organizing, problem solving, prioritizing, completing work, etc.
• Stuttering, trouble being fluent in a conversation.
•  Accent Modification-  speech difference not a disorder
• Other:

SUMMER BREAK-TREAT VACATION

Oregon Beach is a great place to relax and rejuvenate oneself.

The weather was fabulous with lots of ocean treasures; tidal pools with starfish and I found lots of whole sand-dollars.  I was able to have wind-free walks in the morning and lots of sun in the afternoon.

Pictures taken from Manzanita Beach, 13 miles south of Cannon Beach.  

Intensive Summer Speech sample

Working on voicing for S, Z.  with the "SmartPalate" system.
Visual displays help students "see" their tongue placement, the audio waves show the voicing and volume.  This allows the students to "see" if they are having correct placement and voicing when they need it.

If you are interested in renting this system at home with a speech therapist's s support look at "CompleteSpeech.com" and see local speech therapists that are SmartPalate Enabled.

SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Summer is a great time for fun and adventure, whether by yourself or a group of friends. With the weather being somewhat decent, depending where you live, it is a time to try new  activities. Don't know what to do?  Think of things that make you happy, and things you want to try and put them on your summer bucket list.  I for one love to find waterfalls, go on picnics, and bike ride.  I'm hoping I will try going down a lazy river (a real river) this summer.  We'll see if that happens.  If it happens, I will post it! (Are you waiting with baited breath?)

BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH

VISIT http://www.asha.org/
American Speech and Hearing Association provide all sorts of helps dealing with speech and language issues.