Special People, Special Ways When I reviewed Special People, Special Ways by Arlene McGuire and illustrated by Sheila Bailey in October, I discussed how beneficial the content and the message of the story can be for children of varying ages and disabilities. This picture book, Gente Especial, Necesidades Especiales is an excellent and necessary addition […]
The Panda Problem Blog Tour
The Panda Problem “Every story needs a problem. But Panda doesn’t have a problem. Unless Panda IS the problem.” The Panda Problem I am super excited to be on the Panda Problem Blog Tour! The Panda Problem by written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Hannah Marks is a delightful picture book about the conversation […]
Sammy Goes to Speech
Sammy Goes to Speech Do you have a child that needs speech and language services? Is your child in speech therapy now? Check out Sammy Goes to Speech! This book written by speech language pathologist, Marissa Siegel illustrated by Kat Taylor is a valuable and resourceful book to read with your child who is either […]
Song for a Whale
Song for A Whale When I was first contacted about this book, Song For A Whale, I was immediately interested in reviewing the book. As a speech language pathologist, I felt connected to the topic of the book, which is about communication and the feeling of belonging. My clients, who have complex communication needs struggle […]
Artie is Awesome, Author Interview and Review
Artie is Awesome, a book written by a Speech Language Pathologist and Parent Are you looking for a children’s book about Autism and/or a communication disorder? Check out this book, Artie is Awesome written by Deidra Darst, speech language pathologist and parent. Deidra wrote to this book to help celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, […]
I (HEART) Art By the Metropolitan Museum of Art
I (Heart) Art by The Metropolitan Museum of Art I received this beautiful book, I (HEART) Art By the Metropolitan Museum of Art from Abrams Books a couple of weeks ago for review. This book is like a piece of artwork with it’s eccentric design and interesting layout. The book is arranged by themes and […]
I’ll Tell You Why..I Can’t Wear Those Clothes
Do you have a child with a sensory processing disorder? This book, I’ll Tell You Why..I Can’t Wear Those Clothes caught my eye a couple of weeks ago on social media after seeing a review of this thoughtful and beautiful book by Noreen O’Sullivan. To read my interview with Noreen, click here! I’ll Tell You […]
Children’s Books Written by SLPs
Are you looking for children’s book that help improve speech and language development? I am excited to present this guest post that I wrote for ASHA Leader Blog that lists children’s book authors that are also speech language pathologists. Children’s Books Written by SLPs
Adapted Hanukkah Story for Children with Special Needs
Are you looking for a resource to help your child learn about Hanukkah? For many older children with special needs, finding age appropriate books that explain the story of Hanukkah can be challenging. For one of my students I created an adapted book with Boardmaker Symbols. As a speech language pathologist, I have found creating […]
Awkward, The Social Do’s and Don’t of Being a Young Adult
Are you a parent of a young adult with developmental disabilities or a social communication disorder? Are you a therapist working with adults with pragmatic deficits? Check out this book titled Awkward, The Social Do’s and Don’t of Being a Young Adult. Awkward, The Social Do’s and Don’t of Being a Young Adult This book […]