Previously I provided speech therapy to children who were deaf or hard of hearing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm currently employed as a school-based speech-language pathologist in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado.
“ In the Winter” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life ® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 5 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets winter clothes.
“ I Feel” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life ® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 5 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets emotions!
“Verbs” is an adapted book using WordPower®60 Basic English vocabulary pathways with SymbolStix® symbols intended to be used with the Chat devices. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 6 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets verbs.
“Valentine’s Day” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 5 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets the American traditions surrounding Valentine’s Day.
“In the Fall” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 5 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets the Fall season & common Fall-themed activities.
“Greetings” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 6 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets common English greetings.
“ Christmas” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life ® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 6 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets the American traditions surrounding Christmas.
“Thanksgiving” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 7 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets the American traditions surrounding Thanksgiving.
If you're wondering where to start or which books are recommended, look no further than my Top 10 Book Bundle! These 10 books are my best selling & some of the top-rated. Titles included are: "I Feel," "Greetings," "Verbs," "I Want," "Colors" ( & Fruit), "In the Winter," "Christmas," "Yes or No," "In, On, Under," & "In the Fall". I LOVE this bundle, because it includes books that target carrier phrases that we use daily (i.e., "I want" & "I feel"), various concept books (e.g., colors,
“In, On, Under” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 7 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets the following prepositions of location: in, on, under, in front of, behind, beside, & between.
“Jobs- Part 1” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 4 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets occupations/community helpers. “Jobs- Part 1” introduces the community helpers; Part 2 (a
This bundle contains my 3 best selling NovaChat/TouchChat WordPower60 Basic adapted books at a discounted price: 1) "I Want" 2) "I Feel" 3) "Greetings" Perfect as a starter pack or to save some cents!
“ I want” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life ® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 5 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice.
“Snack Time” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 7 pages of material. This book targets a variety of requests that are commonly made during snack or lunch time. Use this book as a script during these times of the day to teach the necessary language & pathways.
“Colors” is an adapted book using WordPower®60 Basic English vocabulary pathways with SymbolStix® symbols intended to be used with the Chat devices. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 6 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets colors & the category of fruits.
“Verbs” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 7 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets verbs/actions, as well as the carrier phrase "I like".
“My Body” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 5 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets body parts (head, arms, hands, legs, feet).
This bundle includes 3 of my LAMP-adapted books that were created with Circle Time in mind: 1) "Days of the Week" Pairs well with the calendar portion of circle time2) "Weather" Pairs well with the weather portion of circle time3) "My Class" *Personalizable* Pairs well with the "Hello"/"Good Morning" portion of circle timeAllows for personalized photos of classroom staff & classmates to be added
Minimal pairs are sets of words that differ by one phoneme (e.g. mow vs. no). The differing phoneme allows for contrast and has proven to benefit children in speech therapy, particularly those who exhibit a phonological process(es). This resource contrasts the English phonemes M vs. N when in the initial sound position (e.g. Mow vs. No). This resource differs from others, because I chose to use stock photos to bring the targeted words to life, allowing students with limited experiences/exposu
“Halloween” is an adapted book using LAMP Words for Life® pathways created by the Cheapie Speechie. The visual provision of these pathways encourages learning and independence in our clients who rely on AAC to communicate. This book contains 6 pages of material, as well as an additional page including an open-ended question to further encourage communication and skill practice. This book targets American traditions surrounding the Halloween holiday.
Previously I provided speech therapy to children who were deaf or hard of hearing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm currently employed as a school-based speech-language pathologist in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado.
Teaching style
I approach therapy both through an EI lens, as well as a school-based SLP lens. My passions are play-based therapy along with literacy-based intervention. Oh, and don't forget parent education!
My own education history
I hold a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Communication Disorders. Go LSU Tigers!
Additional biographical information
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