Speech with Wit

29/05/2025

Our dreams came true. 💙
Friendly reminder that I will be on leave until August. The intake form on my website speechwithwit.com can be used to get added to the waitlist for fall.

17/02/2025

I've been very quiet lately, and here's why...
Our family will be expecting our little IVF miracle this May. 🖤

I am not currently taking any new clients and will resume intakes in August 2025.

13/02/2025

Check this out! Kelsey from Nourish Pediatrics is amazing!

Join us in-person or via Zoom this Friday, Feb. 14, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for the next lecture in our "Commemorating the Lasting Impact of the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center" seminar series! This week will feature Kelsey Norris of Nourish Pediatrics.

For more information: https://bit.ly/4jSSYuf.

07/02/2025

A great list of books to read with kids.
http://growingbookbybook.com/101-books-read-kids-kindergarten/

06/02/2025

A disability label is never the whole story. IEP teams may assume that a “speech-only” student’s needs are limited to mispronounced sounds, but a new meta-analysis adds to the evidence of a link between speech sound disorders and language and literacy deficits.

Our research review “What do speech sound disorders mean for language and literacy?” breaks it all down, including the one critical skill that ties them all together. Check it out for FREE at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/What-do-speech-sound-disorders-mean-for-language-and-literacy

The research: https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_JSLHR-24-00170

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Is it ever really speech-only?"]

23/01/2025

Cool event!!! 🖤

Family Game Night!
Join us for AAC Family Game Night [Valentine's Edition]
February 12 at 7pm EST

USSAAC's AAC Awareness Committee is excited to host its next AAC Family Game Night. We welcome children who are emergent AAC users and their families, including siblings. This is a great opportunity for families to play games and have conversations while making new friends and meeting other AAC users.

Registrants will receive a confirmation email. A Zoom link will follow within a week.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefrmuGkXnRKQ5hY4N1yevCFfEoWcot20F8L9H7X1B5E-i-yw/viewform

Image/text: Join us for AAC Family Game Night [Valentine's Edition]
February 12 at 7pm EST
Designed for children who are emergent AAC users, this virtual event will include fun games, dance parties and conversation.
Meet new friends, including adult AAC users
Siblings are welcome to attend.
Advance online registration required.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefrmuGkXnRKQ5hY4N1yevCFfEoWcot20F8L9H7X1B5E-i-yw/viewform
Image description:
Colorful illustrations of an AAC device, low tech AAC and Valentine's illustrations including roses, hearts, envelopes and candy box and USSAAC logo

18/01/2025

Enjoy the snow, Denver!!

HOW TO MAKE SNOW PAINT....how fun!!

http://thenerdswife.com/painting-in-the-snow.html

12/01/2025

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06/08/2024

I really believe that ALL children deserve to learn how to read. We need to change how we're approaching literacy skills. We need to make it fun! We need to make it meaningful to the child! We need to embed literacy throughout the day, not just during "reading time".

Here are some ideas to get your thinking wheels turning. 🖤

29/07/2024

For those of you who weren't able to attend our "You Want Me To Do What? - A Framework for Implementation Success" at the CATE Conference with Amanda Smith, here is an abridged version.

During the presentation, we really dove deep into these different areas including forms, examples, and case study. Reach out with any questions! 🖤

25/07/2024

Parents often ask me what to do when their emergent communicator is having "meltdowns". SLPs see these big emotions ALL THE TIME. Most/all humans have difficulty communicating when experiencing big emotions, whether positive or negative. Thinking about our little kids, they are going to have an even harder time, especially if they have a language delay or disorder. Here are some tips that often work for me in sessions, from a language perspective. I know there are also so many other strategies that occupational therapists and mental health providers would share as well. And remember, it takes time! 🖤