There’s something about the cold and dark of winter days that makes me want to hunker down and use what I have. In that spirit, I recently asked a few of our experienced teletherapists specifically how they use common features of a streaming video platform. Here are some of my favorite responses: How do you… (read more)
One of the best things about providing speech/language services in a school setting is endless access to real-life communication demands. We are always pulling natural context into our therapy sessions, and building opportunities to use speech/language skills outside the therapy room. So in November and December, it is only natural to think about incorporating holidays… (read more)
Our Communication Red Flags series continues this month with a resource addressing the late elementary years (grades 3-5). The hallmark of communication development at this age is that all-important shift to becoming a Student with a capital S. Understanding and using academic vocabulary takes center stage with this group. Kids this age can have conversations… (read more)
Time for a new installment in our Communication Red Flags series! This time, let’s talk about the early elementary years. Communication development in early elementary school (kindergarten through 2nd grade) is an exciting time! Starting school means that children learn to understand and manipulate language in a whole new way. Every day brings new things… (read more)
When I logged in to our company HR website earlier this month, a confetti animation fluttered over my name. Apparently, this month marks my 14 year anniversary with The Hello Foundation. Fourteen years?! Because of the nature of our work and my personal interest in short-term leaves, nearly every one of those 14 years has… (read more)
During the month of May, many of our Hello clinicians have been channeling the #LastBell movement! They are working hard to finish the school year with the same enthusiasm, high expectations, and contagious energy that they started with. For our SLPs this can mean using therapy time in new ways and thinking broadly about addressing… (read more)