Kate Shepard

Description: The Speech Zone Meter is a visual guide for producing the appropriate volume and rate of speech. Ideal for speech therapy goals, general ed classrooms (volume meter), or practicing giving speeches to an audience (both volume and rate). The vertical arrow represents the volume of speech, with the top indicating TOO LOUD and the bottom indicating TOO QUIET. The wavy horizontal line represents the rate of speech, with the shorter waves on the left indicating TOO SLOW and the jagged wav

Description: A VERY simple story map worksheet to help your students outline the details of a story (Who, What, When, and Where). The student can record the details on the worksheet with help from the therapist or teacher while reading the story independently or listening to the story read aloud. The worksheet can be used as a visual support for answering WH questions. Use: Print and laminate the story map, or insert into a dry erase pocket (my favorite for therapy sessions!). Or print copies f

Description: This is a two-page problem solving guide for students who are dealing with anxiety, stress, or other "problem" behaviors. The student will describe the problem, how they feel about it, and how "terrible" it is. Then the student and teacher/clinician will discuss and write down three possible outcomes for the situation. The student can write about the problem and their feelings on the second page. Inspiration: This guide was developed for an 8-year-old boy who has autism. He experie