COVID-19 Speech and Language Resources

Parents should preview the below resources first to determine the appropriateness for your own son/daughter.

We know this is an overwhelming time for everyone and we are here to support you. One of the easiest activities you can do is to review your child’s speech notebook or folder.  While your child is reading a story, have them find words with their target sound.  Ask them to describe what they see on the page, answer "wh" questions,  or re-tell the story.  If your child is using an augmentative communication device, continue using it at home.  Please feel free to contact your child’s Speech Therapist if you have specific concerns or questions using school email or your teacher selected form of communication

General Suggestions

• Review your child's Speech notebook/folder
• Home Practice Calendar
          Free Practice Calendar

Parent Tips

• Super Duper® Publications' Handy Handouts are free, online educational handouts on a variety of special needs and educational topics
  • https://www.handyhandouts.com/pdf/44_Make_Learning_Fun.pdf
  • https://www.handyhandouts.com/pdf/607_CraftingBeautifulSpeech.pdf
  • http://handyhandouts.com/pdf/247_Parent_Tips.pdf
• Fox13 Memphis providing a great list of resources 
  • https://www.fox13memphis.com/rss-snd/here-is-list-resources-students-who-normally-receive-speech-language-therapy-when-schools-are-session/EGNXSOC3HZHT3DZOXZZ5RIZVFQ/

Phonemic Awareness

• Educational and Appealing Online Phonemic Awareness Games for EVERY Skill
  • https://www.ateachableteacher.com/online-phonemic-awareness-games/

Digital Resources

• The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy®-nominated and award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online®
  • https://www.storylineonline.net/
    
• Scholastic Learn at Home
  • https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html/?promo_code=6294&eml=CM/smd/20200312//txtl/sm/ed
• GoNoodle educational Games and Videos
  • https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/good-energy-at-home-more-2/
• Story Place - The Childrens Learning Library
  • https://www.storyplace.org
• Funbrain - Created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, free educational games for kids since 1997
  • https://www.funbrain.com

Articulation / Language

• Thoughts on speech and language development
  • http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?page_id=55
• Speech Sprouts - free speech and language resources
  • https://www.speechsproutstherapy.com/search/label/Freebies
• Quia - Tools for any subject or grade
  • quia.com/shared/speech_therapy
• How to teach the R sound: Shaping the R sound by Peachie Speechie
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDbMJDMNcj0
• Information & Apps that Promote Speech & Language Development
  • https://www.home-speech-home.com/

Vocabulary

• Quia - Tools for any subject or grade
  • https://www.quia.com/cb/213396.html
  • https://www.quia.com/jg/819536.htm

Social Language/Autism Specific:

• The Autism Helper - Functional Language & Routine/Friends with Autism: (core words and a daily schedule)
  • https://theautismhelper.com/core-and-fringe-vocabulary-what-it-is-how-to-use-it/
• Social Stories for Kids With Autism – The Ultimate Guide
  • https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/social-stories-for-autistic-children/
• Video Learning Squad - peer-mentored video based social skills program that focuses on  improvement of ability to understand social context
  • https://videolearningsquad.com/courses/free-access-social-skills-squad/
• Social Thinking - Free Social Emotional Support Strategies
  • https://www.socialthinking.com/free-stuff

AAC/ Communication  Devices

• Kelly Fonner & Guests: Tips From Parents of Kids Who Use AAC Systems
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-t5HdcM84E&feature=youtu.be
• AAC for Caregivers
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ko9PitsvA

Fluency

• The Stuttering Foundation Fall/Winter Magazines- stuttering information and practicing fluency strategies in reading (middle school students)
  • stutteringhelp.org
• Stuttering Help for Parents:
  • https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/stuttering-therapy-activity-ideas/
• Pre K
  • https://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/parents-pre-schoolers
• All Ages 
  • https://www.stutteringhelp.org/videos
  • https://www.stutteringhelp.org/free-e-books
  • https://westutter.org/who-we-help/nsa-family-programs/parents/
  • https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.com/resources