Functional Speech and Language

I'm a speech language pathologist. I believe we should stop testing our kids and engage in therapy activities that target functional communication.

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

88-year-old retires and lives on cruise ship https://t.co/zvWwWcmq5L via @YouTube

[The ASHA Leader @ASHAleader]

Spoken Speech and #ASL Appear to Engage Same Neural Circuits: https://t.co/vybW7Svfs3 #audpeeps #slpeeps #AmericanSignLanguage #hearingloss @SciReports @nyuniversity

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #SpeechTherapy we use charades to target #actionwords in a sentence. My patients enjoyed laughing at me. Fun for all. #slpeeps #SLP

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #SpeechTherapy I used the "m" sound to help my patient produce a healthy #voice. Find printable cards here: https://t.co/P1hPUbVEGI #SLPeeps #SLP #voicedisorders

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Saw this beautiful poem when I was a #SLP student years ago. I remember it often as I work with families who live these words daily. #SLPeeps #speechtherapy #SpecialEd #autismawareness #slp2b

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Yes Ashley! I agree. I enjoy the moments when I can use my intellect and humanity to help my patients realize theirs. A truly beautiful profession that for me is a cross between scientist and artist. https://t.co/MyMpVdbhyg

[Ashley Lanigan @MrsLaniganSLP]

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month #SLP #bestjobever #BHSM #communicationforall

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #speechtherapy I used #exercise to improve breath support and #voice volume. My patient loved to run from the slide to the swings and back again before producing sentences. Her family participated by checking for #intelligibility. Fun and functional. #SLPeeps #SLP #Kids

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #speech I used bowling and signed cues to target phrases and #WHquestions. Me: Where do I put the pin? Child: On the ground! Me: What's next? Child: Roll the ball! Me: What do you want to do? Child: Knock it down! Me: Go for it! Child: I did it! Practice makes perfect!

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Still Stuttering? Here's a great tool to introduce a new strategy. Phrasing Scripts for Stuttering Therapy by Functional Speech and Language https://t.co/4Pzs2D36yN #speech #stuttering #fluency #SLP

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #speech I used favorite YouTube videos to target #fluency. With the sound turned down my patient explained what was happening using his strategies to decrease #stuttering. He was motivated and I learned all about video games. Fun for all. More?: https://t.co/0XOMpHLSO6

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #speech I used small toys such as play food and toy cars and planes to target action words. My kids found the toys hidden around the room or enclosed in plastic eggs and then created a sentence such as "The plane is flying" or "I eat pizza" Much more fun than pictures.

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Articulation Books for Initial, Medial and Final /s/. Get this product on sale this Monday-Thursday at my TpT store! Silly stories get kids laughing and learning. https://t.co/RLwce6S6Oy

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #speech I targeted #articulation at the sentence level with Cariboo Island! I replaced the pictures that came with the game with my own /s/ pictures. My patient was super excited to find the coins and claim stickers I hid inside the treasure chest!

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Easy Onset Cards for Stuttering Therapy by Functional Speech and Language Fun for PWS of all ages! Targets word, phrase and sentence level fluency. https://t.co/ps8s522dS3

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Today in #speech I used voice recognition on my phone to motivate my patients with #dysarthria, #articulation and #voice disorders to communicate clearly. It's even more motivating to text mom or dad, send an email or turn on music. A super fun and FUNctional activity.

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Awesome resource! Use these picture scenes for language, articulation, fluency or voice therapy!
Picture Scenes for Speech Therapy by Functional Speech and Language https://t.co/MCJr1fb04y

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Songs for Speech Therapy by Functional Speech and Language | TpT https://t.co/Vh1yR7LLSZ

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

@SpeechTechie Hey Sean. This app looks like a lot of fun. I have some kids on my caseload that would love this. We could even take a picture of the child's face and then stick pictures all over it. Very silly and motivating. Thanks for your creative ideas.

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Get out of the therapy room in start talking to new communication partners! Here is Something fun for your next #speech therapy session: Asking Questions Scavenger Hunt by Functional Speech and Language https://t.co/D7sN0OUalZ

[Functional Speech and Language @SLPFunctional]

Hey #SLPeeps Do you have kids on your case load that need help Asking Questions? Try my Asking Questions Photo Cards by Functional #Speech and Language | TpT https://t.co/IxmXHH4qhg