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What NOT to say to someone who stutters!
Irregular Plural Nouns
Test your knowledge of irregular plural nouns during this video. See if you can beat the woman before she tells you the plural noun.
Sound Loaded Stories
Reading is a great way to target speech and language goals. This particular website lists ideas for books to read that are loaded with a particular sound. These kinds of books are especially great for articulation practice. Check your child’s IEP to find out the specific sounds they are targeting in therapy. If you’re still not sure, contact your child’s Speech-Language Pathologist to find out what sounds your child is working on. https://www.speechsproutstherapy.com/2015/01/sound-loaded-storybooks-for.html
Stuttering Foundation Website
The Stuttering Foundation Website has a lot of great information about stuttering for kids, teens, parents, teachers, and SLPs.
https://www.stutteringhelp.org/
Did you know that James Earl Jones is a person who stutters? There are many more famous people who stutter listed on the website. Check it out! https://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/FamousPeople.pdf
Is this a good conversation?
This is a great video from The Big Bang Theory about turn taking and listening to your partner. Show it to your child and ask them the following questions:
- Are they talking about the same topic?
- Is this conversation going well? Why or why not?
- How Leonard is feeling when Sheldon doesn’t listen?
- How is Sheldon feeling during the conversation?
- What should Sheldon do differently?
Bean Bag Toss
Here is a game you can set up while you are practicing your child’s goals. For example, if they say their sound correctly, they get a turn to make it in the bowl for points. If they say a complete, grammatically correct sentence, they take a turn, etc. Whoever has the most points, wins! You could use this game with almost any goal to motivate your child to practice.
Heather’s Speech Blog
This website has links to tons of articulation and language worksheets. There are lists for all speech sounds, grammar, questions, and more!
Using Spot It during Therapy
My students and I love the game Spot It! This blog has some great ideas about incorporating the game into therapy.
http://www.home-speech-home.com/speech-therapy-activities-using-spot-it.html
Consonant and Vowel Placement Cues
Pam Marshalla shares how she cues her students to make all the vowels and consonants. When your child has a hard time putting a certain sound into a word, these cues can be helpful to remind the child what to do with their mouth, tongue, lips, or jaw.