The Speech Umbrella

Do you have clients stuck at the rhyming stage of phonemic awareness? In this episode we talk about how to get clients moving up the ladder of phonemic awareness, and how phonemic awareness effects more than reading.--- Show NotesPhonemic Awareness in Young Children by Marilyn Jager Adams, Barbara R. Foorman, Ingvar Lundberg & Terri Beeler(non-affiliate link)Prime to Rhyme: CV Rhyming Cards and Vowel Lip Shapeshttps://www.thespeechumbrella.com/offers/YFHHufzz/checkout(affiliate link)

The first few minutes of an autism group can be critical. How can you turn these few minutes into the most valuable social interaction time? Denise walks you through a simple activity that will supercharge your autism groups. --- Links from the showSample Hello Time GoalsClient will draw something that represents a past experience and relate that experience to another person. In a group setting, client will remember details about other group members. In a group setting, client will remember details

The R sound can be one of the most challenging therapy experiences. Have you struggled to get consistent elicitations? Tried everything you can think of and you still have these cases that won't progress? You're not alone! Denise walks you through an overview of the three pillars of R therapy. This episode is a must-listen if you have R clients. --- Show linksImpossible R Made Possible Video CourseMusic: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

We hear about mindfulness all over now. What role does mindfulness play in speech therapy? Is it possible to get a wiggly child to practice mindful techniques in therapy? Instead of getting wrapped up in complex methods and tools, develop your super powers of observation and listening. Simple tools provide optimal outcomes. This episode is the beginning of your journey to becoming a Mindful SLP. --- Links from the showPROMPT   https://promptinstitute.com/page/WIPforClincianMusic: Simple Gifts