We have lots of new moms and dads who have joined our daily email group, so I’m getting lots of emails with questions about The Autism Workbook and speech therapy for toddlers with autism. I thought I’d answer those here in case you have those questions too! Read a few parent and professional testimonials at the…

“Uh uh uh!” your child says as she reaches toward the counter. Instantly, you know what she wants. You reply with… “Banana!” Your little girl smiles in confirmation and moves her little hand toward you as you hold the banana and begin to peel. Again you say, “Banana!” She begins to bounce in anticipation. You…

Hi friends! I’ve rounded up my best Easter toys for speech therapy for toddlers and I want to share these ideas with you. Since we’ve been reviewing the Stages of Play in our current email series, I’ll also highlight the Stage of Play for each toy. Just in case you’re looking for books, I have…

Today I want to share an activity that has been one of the most loved activities for Valentine’s Day for lots of young children. Using a new tool, like tongs, measuring spoons, or a small scoop, will make this play routine just interesting and challenging enough for many, many busy toddlers to sit and focus their…

I love this cute activity for Valentine’s Day! It takes some prep time, but it’s been worth it for me – especially for small groups of toddlers or even for home visits with families with several children.   PICTURES OF FRIENDS Materials: Tape pictures of the children on a piece of poster board. Cover the…

Do you have any cute Valentine’s Day songs for toddlers? Here’s my favorite… Sing it to the tune of “Muffin Man,” with these words: “Do you know my Valentine? My valentine? My Valentine? Do you know my Valentine? His/her name is _______________.” So cute!! Teach the song to moms, teachers, and other caregivers this week…

I have a great use for those heart-shaped boxes of Valentine’s Day candy – especially if you’re working with a small group of toddlers – or even a child with his mom and a sibling! Sit on the floor in a circle. Introduce the activity by showing everyone the heart-shaped box and saying something related…

In planning therapy for the next few weeks, I’m thinking about a couple of my little friends who have mild motor delays in addition to super short attention spans. Here’s an activity I’m pulling out for them and I thought I’d pass along to you too. It’s seasonal, for Valentine’s Day, and if you’ve followed…

Here are some sweet little books for your youngest Valentines this year, along with a few ideas perfect to use for speech therapy with late talking toddlers and preschoolers. Little Blue Truck’s Valentine I love all things related to Little Blue Truck and use these books year round. In this book, Little Blue delivers valentines…

In my week of making lists, I wanted to add a post with recommendations for the best books for speech therapy for toddlers. If you need specific therapy ideas, I’ve devoted 3 entire podcasts to this topic and you can find those here: Making Books Better Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Here’s the list…

Anytime we introduce “theme” toys during therapy time or any time, we’re automatically increasing novelty (becuase it’s new!) which usually drives interest and participation for toddlers. In case you’re looking for a few new holiday items to add to your rotation, here are my favorites from the last few years! As an Amazon affiliate, we…

Buying toys is just about one of my favorite things to do any day of the year. During the holidays, I can hardly resist! Today I want to share my Ultimate Therapy Toy Guide with a few new favorites in a post I’m calling The Best Toys for Speech Therapy for Toddlers with Autism and…