10 Speech Therapy Blogs You Should Be Reading

Speech therapy is a key component in the life of a child with a disability. When it comes to speech therapy, there are so many blogs that provide an abundance of resources for other speech therapist, teachers and parents. Finding the right ones however can be a challenge.

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The following blogs provide tons of information, resources and tips on speech language topics. Here are 10 speech therapy blogs worth checking out (in no particular order).

Beautiful Speech Life– Creates and develops therapy materials for fellow SLP’s and teachers. This website provides freebies, language materials and quick therapy tips.

Nicole Allison Speech Peeps– This website offers speech language resources on a variety of topics and an evidence-based intervention series.

PediaStaff– A resourceful blog providing informative news information and article blogs from speech language websites.

Simply Speech– A site with freebies and great blog ideas and activities

Speech 2 U- Provides resources, freebies and therapy topics on communication, social language, social language, organization, plus more!

Speechy Musing– Provides speech therapy resources on a variety of topics. Age range includes, birth to 3, elementary school and middle school on the subject of articulation, language and AAC; The site also includes a blog for fellow speech therapist.

Sublime Speech– Provides therapy to children with severe and profound disabilities. Website includes information on apps, articulation, language, materials and social skills

Teach Speech 365. Includes freebies, giveaways and therapy topics.

The Dabbling Speechie– A website for speech and language pathologist and parents offering a variety of resources on articulation, language and social skills.

The Speech Room News– Specializing in pediatric speech and language therapy, Jenna’s site provides resources for speech language pathologists and educators. The website includes free resources, and treatment topics on articulation, social language, preschool and more.

 

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Special Needs Resource Blog will take a break during the holidays and will return Monday, January 4, 2016 with new information, tools and resources to post including more downloadable free tools and templates Monday thru Thursday. I am excited and look forward to sharing more resources with you in the new year.
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Dyspraxia Resources

 

October is Dyspraxia Month. Developmental Dyspraxia also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) , is a neurological disorder that affects fine and gross motor skills and organization. A child may have difficulty in sing scissors, riding a bike or learning and recalling information.

 

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Medical Sites- The following sites include information on causes, treatment, test and diagnoses of Dyspraxia:

Medical News Today
NCBI Resources
Understood
WebMD
Wikipedia

Organizations

Dyspraxia Foundation, UK
Dyspraxia Foundation, USA

 

YouTube Videos

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Autism Teacher Blogs

The following are blogs created by teachers on teaching children with autism. Though scanning many of the blogs, I found that most were not current and decided not to include outdated blogs on this list.

The Autism Teacher– A blog about teaching students with autism. last update is in August, but still very useful information.

The Autism Helper– A website that includes a blog with resources, tips and materials.

The Autism Adventures of Room 83– A blog for teachers by teachers

Teach. Love. Autism- A diary of the life of a teacher in a autistic support classroom with middle schoolers.

 

 

Family Resources

Special Education- A Crash Course

Basic Special Education Rights

Disability Resource Links

Financial Resources

OSEP Resources for Families

The Families and Advocates Partnerships for Education

Planning for a Special Needs Child-** New

Understanding Dyslexia and How to Help Children Who Have It

 

The Importance of Self-Esteem for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues

 

Parenting Tips for ADHD: Do’s and Don’ts

 

How to Create an Autism-Friendly Environment for Kids

How to Discuss Puberty with Your Child Who Has Special Needs

 

Creating the Optimal Environment for a Kid with ADHD

ADHD and Addiction – What is the Risk?

Teaching the Person with Autism How to Drive

Updated September 15, 2017

Special Education Blogs

Reality 101- Council for Exceptional Children

About.com

Special Education Strategies and More

Life in Special Education

Friendship Circle Blog

 

Adapted Switches Blogs

No Limits to Learning

Glenda’s Assistive Technology Information

Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs

Spectronics Blog

excitim-special needs blog

Love That Max- Special Needs Blog

Early Intervention Resources

  1.  ECTA-Center- Provides national leadership in assisting states with the implementation of high-quality child and family outcome measurements for early intervention
  2. Early Intervention Definition
  3. Early Intervention (Part C of IDEA)- Describes Part C of IDEA. Focuses on early intervention including eligibility and evaluation and assessment.
  4. Parent Center HUB- A resource website that summarizes early intervention information.
  5. Autism Speaks- Describes early intervention for a child born with autism.
  6. First Signs, Inc.- A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and professionals about the early signs of autism and related disorders.
  7. Early Intervention Research Institute– An interdisciplinary organization committed to investigating and improving policies and practices that support the well-being of at-risk children.
  8. Effective Practices in Early Intervention
  9. Finding Early Intervention Resources in your State
  10. Teaching Tools for Challenging Behaviors