
Types of Figurative Language
Figurative language is a form of expression that uses nonliteral meanings to convey a more abstract meaning or message. There are many types, including: similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperboles, and personification.
Figurative language is a form of expression that uses nonliteral meanings to convey a more abstract meaning or message. There are many types, including: similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperboles, and personification.
Thanksgiving-themed, fun, and free activities that target speech, language, and communication skills are great for therapy sessions, the classroom, and at home!
Core words and fringe words: we’ve all heard a lot about them but what is the difference and how are they relevant when it comes to communication?
Parents, caregivers, and teachers should have opportunities to provide input about an individual’s skills when a speech-language pathologist (SLP) is completing a comprehensive assessment. This post covers what types of questions SLPs can ask parents, caregivers, and teachers.
Mix-and-match goals with our Speech Therapy Master Goal Bank! Bonus AAC goals included. Download it here or on our TpT page.
More AAC assessment tools have become available in recent years (and they keep growing!). One thing to take note of is that dynamic assessment is key for best practice when evaluating the pediatric population. In this post, we also share links to various AAC evaluation and progress measures.
In this post, we will discuss the Common Core State Standards Initiative and what speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need to know about it.