Speech Tree

01/10/2024

Please give yourselves extra time to arrive safely at speech today! If you need to switch to telehealth or reschedule for later today, please call us at (208) 938-4748.

01/10/2024

Our offices are open on this beautiful, snowy day!

11/16/2023

Shawna grew up in Star and earned her associate's degree from Idaho State University. She is our front desk mastermind and works SO hard to make sure everything runs smoothly for patients and therapists. When not in the office, you can find her on her Harley, working in her garden, playing with her dog, or enjoying a *spicy* margarita.

11/03/2023

ASHA is proud to announce a comprehensive update of our developmental milestones for children ages birth to five years—which are now available on ASHA’s website: https://on.asha.org/dev-milestones

This update includes communication milestones—which are the speech, language, and hearing skills that most children will demonstrate by identified ages—as well as milestones for feeding and swallowing.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from the Speech Tree critters and Morticia!! We hope you all have a fun, safe, spoOooOky Halloween!

04/05/2023

We love this drawing! Autistic folks are not "a little" autistic or "very" autistic. Autistic people, like all of us, need different levels of support in different areas of life at different times.

Love love love account!!! Especially this one that highlights how the spectrum isn’t linear!

04/03/2023

Yes! Autism Awareness isn't enough - especially when so many awareness campaigns have historically focused on deficits and "fixing" autistic folks. That's why we need to do more! We need to create a world where Autistic people are embraced and valued for who they are and their strengths are recognized!

It’s APRIL - which means you will see Autism posted and talked about a lot. But what people REALLY need to know is that Autism is NOT “bad” or “wrong” - it looks different than what most people think - and we should be listening to and learning from Autistic voices! Be sure to download this advocacy handout/poster (it’s FREE all this month, then $5) from my website!

Some of my favorite Autistic run advocacy accounts:
(Instagram)
(Instagram)
Fidgets and Fries
Lived Experience Educator
(Instagram)
The Deaf.Autistic OT
Neurodivergent Rebel
(Instagram)

And so many more- tag your fav Autistic run accounts in the comments - I always love finding new advocacy accounts to follow! 👏🏼

https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/product-page/autism-awareness-acceptance-advocacy-handout

03/22/2023

Give yourself a little extra time to get to the Boise office this week. There are some Treefort venues nearby, so there could be extra traffic.

03/14/2023

02/23/2023

Sharing this graphic from tonight’s webinar. “Kids do well if they can.” - Ross Greene

One free webinar left and it’s the incredible Dr Katie Novak. Sign up to receive access to the recording of tonight’s session and access to the live event next week- www.inclusiveschoolingconference.com.au/freewebinars

01/23/2023

Yes! It's easy to focus on requesting, but "no" is an incredibly powerful word! Whether it's with body language, sign, spoken, or AAC, everyone deserves to say "no" when they don't want something.

One of the functions of language that is often taught to AAC users first is ‘requesting’.

I want a snack.
I want cars.
I want a break.

Another important language function that we need to model is ‘refusing’.

No!
Don’t want it.
Something different.

Having the ability to refuse with an AAC system is an important step in developing self-advocacy skills.

12/12/2022

Our offices are open today! Drive safely - we can't wait to see you!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for all the families we get to work with!

11/16/2022

WOW! The Eagle Public Library has put together an amazing resource for folks with disabilities. From switch-adapted toys to motor and sensory toys to sensory regulating kits - there are so many cool options available to borrow for free with your library card!

Extended Resources for Younger Library Guests with Disabilities Extended resources are intended for use by guests with various disabilities. Switch Adapted Toys Switches are included with each adapted toy. Adapted toys require various batteries to operate. Click on image for description of item and....