This year I’ve found some wonderful NEW choices for speech therapy toy picks for 2024 for toddlers and preschoolers with language delays. I’ve included some of the toys that made the cut this year in my Stages of Play Podcast series (currently ongoing!), but these are NEW additions and I’ll be adding them to my…

Here’s the toy list for recommended toys for Stage 3: Beginning Functional Play. Remember… The only way babies learn what words mean (and to talk!) is by hearing you say the same key words over and over. As you play, pick one or two key words per toy and repeat those words many times each…

Here’s the toy list for recommended toys for Stage 2: Nonfunctional Play. Remember… The only way babies learn what words mean (and to talk!) is by hearing you say the same key words over and over. As you play, pick one or two key words per toy and repeat those words many times each time…

Remember… The only way babies learn what words mean (and to talk!) is by hearing you say the same key words over and over. As you play, pick one or two key words per toy and repeat those words many times each time you play. Examples are listed for each recommended toy and you can…

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…