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Research Study Survey: SLPs who use iPad apps in therapy
. Speech-Language Pathologists are invited to take part in a research study survey to identify the factors that they feel are important when using iPad apps for language intervention with children....
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Avaz FreeSpeech App Giveaway – 3 iOS app codes
. {Avaz FreeSpeech App Giveaway} I have 3 iOS app codes to giveaway for the exciting new Avaz FreeSpeech app. All my #SLPeeps will definitely want to check out this very unique new app! It’s not an...
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OMazing Kids Book Review: Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap: NT is OK! by Clay Morton &...
. Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap: NT is OK! . Johnny is different. He is never exactly on time, he can’t seem to stick to a routine and he often speaks in cryptic idioms. Johnny is neurotypical, but that’s...
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3 Favorite Toys: Wonder Wheel, Ball Mountain & Ball Drop Tower
. As I was organizing my stash of therapy toys I noticed that the last 3 toys I bought all have similar sensory properties. Most of the kids on my caseload have Autism and it is always an adventure to...
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Leap Day theme for kids yoga & speech-language therapy with “Jump” by Scott...
. Looking for a fun book for a “leap day” themed kids yoga class? Check out all the fun opportunities in the book “Jump” by Scott Fischer! He sings the entire book in this video:...
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Grump Meter app – new emotional self-regulation app currently FREE
. Last chance to get the new emotional self-regulation Grump Meter app while it is FREE. The app developer has an update pending in the App Store. Once it is released this app will become a paid app...
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BalloonMaker Cause & Effect App: a current fave at OMazing Kids!
. A current fave at OMazing Kids… this cause & effect app is worth it’s weight in gold! I have a young patient with an extremely short attention span (typically under 5 seconds) who usually just...
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OMazing Kids Book Review: “Raybot: Every Robot Needs A Friend” by Adam F....
. Check out this fun new addition to the OMazing Kids library…. Raybot: Every Robot Needs a Friend by Adam F. Watkins! Raybot doesn’t have a best friend. Actually, he doesn’t have any friends at all....
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2016 Autism Awareness Month: AAC App Sale Roundup & Tips
. Here is a round up of the AAC app sales that have been announced so far for Autism Awareness Month. I have been announcing them in individual posts on my OMazing Kids Facebook page but thought a...
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{OMazing Kids Book Review} “Hoot and Peep” by Lita Judge
. I’m a huge fan of Lita’s books so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review this new one. Here’s what I LOVE about it: . Gorgeous rich illustrations in deep calming colors. Great message of...
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{FREE Printable} 60 early vocabulary cards for the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn...
. I have several patients who have meltdowns at the sight of typical flashcards but magically participate in naming pics as we feed them into the Fisher Price Piggy Bank. So I made these in Boardmaker...
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{FREE Printable} 24 verbs for the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Piggy Bank
. Since so many folks were excited about the {FREE Printable} 60 early vocabulary cards for the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Piggy Bank, I decided to make a few verb picture cards. Circle cards:...
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{App Review} My PlayHome: Hospital
. Totally LOVE this new app from My PlayHome! So many areas to explore: reception desk, wheelchairs, elevator, gift shop, waiting area with a TV & vending machine, treatment area with oxygen...
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{FREE printable} Story props for The Squeaky, Creaky Bed
. I love using books with great repeated lines & funny sounds in OMazing Kids speech therapy so I couldn’t resist a great deal on a used copy of The Squeaky, Creaky Bed by Pat Thomson on Amazon:...
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{Product Review} Q’s Race to the Top Bundle: Boardgame, On the Go Pack,...
. I am SUPER excited to have these amazing products to use in OMazing Kids speech-language therapy and kids yoga classes! EQtainment generously sent me the Q Toys Bundle to try out and review. They...
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{App Deals} Better Hearing & Speech Month ~ May 2016
. {App Deals} May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. It’s a great time to watch for app deals! Therapy app developers often offer great discounts and even occasionally a few freebies. I will leave...
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{What Were They Thinking…. AGAIN!?!} ASHA’s misguided assault on kids &...
. Dear ASHA, this ASHA certified SLP (dues paying member for 26 years) had prayed that you would have a better campaign in mind for this year’s Better Hearing & Speech Month…. ’cause we are still...
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{Dear ASHA} With all due respect…..
. Dear ASHA, in response to your “with all due respect” reply, a poll of 3,000 of 186,000 ASHA members and only 307 respondents does NOT reflect the opinions of the majority of us. Instead of...
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{Book Reviews} 3 great books coming in May: Little Sleepyhead, Blue Boat & A...
. Check out these 3 fabulous new picture books being released this month from Penguin Random House: . * Little Sleepyhead board book by Elizabeth McPike [coming 5/10/16:...
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{Articulation Testing Apps} Reviews and Comparison of Articulation Test...
. This review is a comparison of 3 articulation testing apps based on full versions of each app updated to most current versions in the USA App Store on 5/7/16: Test of Articulation and Phonology...
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