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Many autistic children — especially nonspeaking or minimally speaking kids — learn best through connection, predictability, and shared joy, not through drills or pressure to talk. One of the most effective ways to build these foundations is through people games. People games are simple, predictable, … Continue ReadingUsing Social Interaction & “People Games” to Boost Engagement in Nonspeaking or minimally speaking Autistic Children

As a pediatric speech therapist, I understand the importance of making speech and language practice enjoyable and interactive. After all, it’s not easy holding the attention of a little bitty! I want to share 10 fun and engaging activities that will not only help your … Continue Reading10 Fun Activities for Early Language Development

I have always been fascinated with outer space and our solar system. It is so much bigger than my mind can even fathom. So, it should probably go without saying that I LOVED our space theme for homeschool preschool! One of my favorite activities for … Continue ReadingJr. Astronaut Training Program: A Gross Motor and Dramatic Play Activity

For our homeschool preschool experience, we absolutely love theme-based learning! There are so many benefits to implementing a theme-based curriculum, six of which I am going to share with you. Themes are also great for implementing in my speech therapy lessons. Though it is more … Continue Reading6 Benefits of Theme-Based Learning

These activities are simple and fun for kids to do! Here are several of the activities we enjoy doing for Easter: Easter Egg: Sink or Float: Perfect for teaching density and making predictions! Fill eggs with a variety of items, such as rocks, beans, cotton … Continue ReadingToddler Friendly Activities for Easter

Literacy-rich environments. What does this even mean? Why is it important? How do you implement it at home, in a classroom, therapy room, or in a homeschool setting? Literacy-rich environments are settings that provide children with an opportunity to use elements of literacy in functional … Continue Reading7 Simple Ways To Create a Literacy-Rich Environment

For years I have planned on creating materials and products for my therapy sessions and for my kids at home. Another one of those “someday” things I am always talking about. If you were to go through my desk drawer at work, you would find … Continue ReadingMy First Freebie!

March 2020. This was the month I unknowingly began a journey that would lead me to where I am now.. curled up on my couch, wrapped in my favorite cozy blanket, typing up a post for my BLOG! Ya’ll, I thought it would never happen. … Continue ReadingGreat things are happening!

I’m so excited to introduce myself to you and tell you a little about me! I’m Mychal, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, wife, and mommy of two little ones. I am from small town, Kentucky. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English and another in Communication … Continue ReadingHello there!