Communication Archives - Innovative Speech Therapy https://innovativespeech.com/category/communication/ Improving Communication, Cognition and Productivity with Tech-Savvy Strategies, Solutions and Support Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:39:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://innovativespeech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/logo-square-1.png Communication Archives - Innovative Speech Therapy https://innovativespeech.com/category/communication/ 32 32 From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: A Journey for Everyone https://innovativespeech.com/from-tech-timid-to-tech-savvy-a-journey-for-everyone/ https://innovativespeech.com/from-tech-timid-to-tech-savvy-a-journey-for-everyone/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:39:34 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29223 In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology isn’t just an optional add-on—it’s a fundamental part of connecting, learning, and growing. Yet, many of us are on the sidelines, hesitant to dive into the digital sea. Whether you’re a parent aiming to support your child’s learning, a tutor seeking innovative teaching tools, an executive function coach looking […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/discover-the-hidden-potential-of-everyday-tech/feed/ 0 10 Day Tech-Savvy Reading Challenge https://innovativespeech.com/10-day-tech-savvy-reading-challenge/ https://innovativespeech.com/10-day-tech-savvy-reading-challenge/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:01:57 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=25283 To continue the fight for digital equity, I’m looking for 10 eager participants who are invested in finding ways to help their child break-down literacy barriers. If you’re a parent to a middle or high school student who has been diagnosed with dyslexia, I’d love for you to join my 10 Day Tech-Savvy Reading Challenge. […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/10-day-tech-savvy-reading-challenge/feed/ 0 SLP Summit Recap: Free Technology Tools on Devices You Already Own to Help Your Clients Thrive Q & A Part 2 https://innovativespeech.com/slp-summit-recap-free-technology-tools-on-devices-you-already-own-to-help-your-clients-thrive-q-a-part-2/ https://innovativespeech.com/slp-summit-recap-free-technology-tools-on-devices-you-already-own-to-help-your-clients-thrive-q-a-part-2/#respond Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:42:34 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=25103 Did you miss Part 1 of the SLP Summit Recap: Free Technology Tools on Devices You Already Own to Help Your Clients Thrive blog? You can view it here. Can you use more than one picture on Bitsboard? Can it be set up for multiple users? Absolutely! I apologize if I breezed through the potential […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/slp-summit-recap-free-technology-tools-on-devices-you-already-own-to-help-your-clients-thrive-q-a-part-2/feed/ 0 SLP Summit Recap: Free Technology Tools on Devices You Already Own to Help Your Clients Thrive Q & A Part 1 https://innovativespeech.com/slp-summit-recap-free-technology-tools-on-devices-you-already-own-to-help-your-clients-thrive-q-a-part-1/ https://innovativespeech.com/slp-summit-recap-free-technology-tools-on-devices-you-already-own-to-help-your-clients-thrive-q-a-part-1/#respond Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:57:10 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=25036 Quick summary of what the SLP Summit was all about: We all need help figuring out how to get the most out of our devices to help families thrive. This presentation highlighted my top picks for customizable features, free apps, and strategies that speech-language pathologists (and others) can use during sessions to maximize successful outcomes. […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/slp-summit-recap-free-technology-tools-on-devices-you-already-own-to-help-your-clients-thrive-q-a-part-1/feed/ 0 Speech-Language Pathologist Releases Assistive Technology Guide https://innovativespeech.com/speech-language-pathologist-releases-assistive-technology-guid/ https://innovativespeech.com/speech-language-pathologist-releases-assistive-technology-guid/#respond Thu, 31 May 2018 16:11:53 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=6792 Joan L. Green, a speech-language pathologist in the Washington, DC, area and founder of Innovative Speech Therapy, has authored a user-friendly guide to technology tools for teachers, therapists, and parents. The book, titled Assistive Technology in Special Education (3rd ed.), is available from Prufrock Press.

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/speech-language-pathologist-releases-assistive-technology-guid/feed/ 0 Upcoming LDAMC Presentation – Successful Strategies for Home and School: Body and Mind https://innovativespeech.com/successful-strategies-for-home-and-school/ https://innovativespeech.com/successful-strategies-for-home-and-school/#respond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 03:25:00 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=6556 On April 28th, I will be a featured speaker at the Successful Strategies for Home and School Conference, hosted by LDAMC (The Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County) and the Learning Disabilities Association of Maryland (LDAMD) to discuss zeroing in on the tools and strategies that modern technology has given us to help manage learning disabilities in students.

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/successful-strategies-for-home-and-school/feed/ 0 Downloadable Communication Boards for Adults in Health Care Settings https://innovativespeech.com/downloadable-communication-boards-adults-health-care-settings/ https://innovativespeech.com/downloadable-communication-boards-adults-health-care-settings/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:17:04 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=6325 Imagine what it is like to be in a hospital, unable to speak or understand what is said to you. The ability to communicate is critical, yet many stroke and head injury survivors, intubated patients, developmentally disabled individuals and non-native English speakers are unable to do so. Medical staff often overlook or never explore the […]

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