School based Speech Therapy vs. Clinic (or Medical based) Speech Therapy
I started out my career in 2009 working for a pediatric outpatient clinic. That clinic also contracted me to public schools, so I was a...
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Amanda Schaumburg
- Aug 11
- 5 min
Data Taking Tips for School SLPs (+ a Free download)
I really didn't get good guidance on this in graduate school. The supervisors I had in my clinical placements all did it differently, so...
Amanda Schaumburg
- Aug 10
- 2 min
Planning for Speech Therapy Sessions
Do you remember graduate school when your supervisors made your write out detailed lesson plans for every student? It was a pain but such...
Mandi
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3 min
How to make an SLP Bitmoji Door Sign
I recently posted this picture on my Instagram page of a door sign I made using my custom Boardmaker symbol (they had a promotion at the...
Mandi Schaumburg Speech Language Pathologist
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
Family Road Trip Activities
I wanted to share some of my family's favorite activities to do on road trips! These activities will keep your children engaged while...
Mandi
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
How to Use Counting Bears in Speech Therapy
I love finding EASY ways to use common objects in speech therapy that requires ZERO prep and other materials. I have always seen buckets...
Mandi
- Apr 8, 2019
- 1 min
How to use Easter Eggs in Speech Therapy
Grab a pack of plastic Easter eggs at your local store for cheap and check out this post for a plethora of EASY and FREE ways to target...
Amanda Schaumburg
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
Tips for Using a Pizza Toy in Speech Therapy
Have you seen the Melissa and Doug wooden pizza toy? If not you should check it out, it is a favorite in my speech room! It is a great...
Mandi SLP of Panda Speech.
- Nov 4, 2018
- 2 min
How I use a real fish to motivate students.
I recently added a friend to keep in my classroom at school. Not only does he provide my room with some style (he lives in a beautiful...
Mandi of Panda Speech.
- Oct 15, 2018
- 3 min
Is it an "Adapted" Book or an "Interactive" Book?
What is an adaptive or an interactive book? Some people use these two words interchangeably and some people see them as separate things....
Mandi of Panda Speech
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Alternative Holiday Themes Part Two
I wrote a post about alternative themes to use around Christmas time if you have students who do not observe the holiday. Read that post...
Mandi
- Sep 12, 2018
- 3 min
Have You Heard of Spark Cards?
I am always on the hunt for engaging materials that can be used in a wide variety of ways. Recently I was sent some sequencing cards to...
Mandi Schaumburg
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
4 Steps to Effective Pre-K Speech Therapy
1. I always use a session schedule. I have found with this age group using a schedule helps curb behaviors and gives you structure to...
Mandi SLP of Panda Speech.
- Aug 14, 2018
- 2 min
Another FREE Interactive Book for you!
When I was in graduate school, I created a series of interactive books with a character named "Dougy" for my son who is on the Autism...
Amanda Schaumburg
- Aug 11, 2018
- 3 min
A School-Based SLP's Start to the Year
Are you a school based SLP about to start the new year off? Work week before students arrive: Step 1: Get the master schedule for your...
Mandi Schaumburg Speech Language Pathologist
- Aug 1, 2018
- 2 min
Back to School Resources for Speech Therapy
Back to school products for speech therapy
Mandi of Panda Speech.
- Jul 7, 2018
- 1 min
2018 SLP App List
I recently updated my SLP app list and I wanted to share it with you. These apps are on iPad right now and I use consistently in my...
Mandi Schaumburg Speech Language Pathologist
- Jun 11, 2018
- 3 min
A Summer of Fun Sprinkled with Learning
I absolutely love lazy summer days but I also love taking some time to build my knowledge and skills through summer continuing education....
Mandi SLP
- Jun 8, 2018
- 2 min
Simone Says "Work on Speech and Language at Home!"
Children love playing simple games such as Simone Says! I use this game in speech therapy sessions to target listening skills and...
Mandi
- Jun 5, 2018
- 1 min
How to use a popular toy in therapy!
I have a LOVE for building brick toys! My own three boys grew up with the sets (and when they were younger, I spent countless hours...