Innovative Speech Therapy https://innovativespeech.com/ Improving Communication, Cognition and Productivity with Tech-Savvy Strategies, Solutions and Support Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:13:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://innovativespeech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/logo-square-1.png Innovative Speech Therapy https://innovativespeech.com/ 32 32 What if tech felt easier – and you had people to ask? https://innovativespeech.com/what-if-tech-felt-easier-and-you-had-people-to-ask/ https://innovativespeech.com/what-if-tech-felt-easier-and-you-had-people-to-ask/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:13:18 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29492 Feeling overwhelmed by technology—or trying to help someone else use it more confidently? The Tech Life Inner Circle is a supportive community for exploring practical tools for accessibility, productivity, AI, learning, and aging well. Join live each week to learn something new, ask questions, and discover technology that can make everyday life easier.

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/what-if-tech-felt-easier-and-you-had-people-to-ask/feed/ 0 Which key do you need most this year? https://innovativespeech.com/which-key-do-you-need-most-this-year/ https://innovativespeech.com/which-key-do-you-need-most-this-year/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:37:17 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29484 What if the keys on your keyboard could offer a little guidance for the year ahead? From SPACE and SHIFT to PAUSE and UNDO, these everyday keys are a surprisingly meaningful reminder to make room, try new things, change perspective, let go, and remember that we don’t always have to get it right the first time.

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/which-key-do-you-need-most-this-year/feed/ 0 The College AI Divide Is a Problem for Every Student — But It’s a Crisis for Neurodivergent Ones https://innovativespeech.com/the-college-ai-divide-is-a-problem-for-every-student-but-its-a-crisis-for-neurodivergent-ones/ https://innovativespeech.com/the-college-ai-divide-is-a-problem-for-every-student-but-its-a-crisis-for-neurodivergent-ones/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:49:39 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29430 The post The College AI Divide Is a Problem for Every Student — But It’s a Crisis for Neurodivergent Ones appeared first on Innovative Speech Therapy.

]]> https://innovativespeech.com/the-college-ai-divide-is-a-problem-for-every-student-but-its-a-crisis-for-neurodivergent-ones/feed/ 0 Two AI Conversations You Need to Hear (And They’re Both Free) https://innovativespeech.com/two-ai-conversations-you-need-to-hear-and-theyre-both-free/ https://innovativespeech.com/two-ai-conversations-you-need-to-hear-and-theyre-both-free/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:28:12 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29424 The post Two AI Conversations You Need to Hear (And They’re Both Free) appeared first on Innovative Speech Therapy.

]]> https://innovativespeech.com/two-ai-conversations-you-need-to-hear-and-theyre-both-free/feed/ 0 👋 A February Tech Update from Joan https://innovativespeech.com/%f0%9f%91%8b-a-february-tech-update-from-joan/ https://innovativespeech.com/%f0%9f%91%8b-a-february-tech-update-from-joan/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:21:26 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29396 Below is a copy of an email I sent on 2/1/26 to everyone who subscribes to my list. Greetings!  I hope you are doing ok. So many of us are dealing with really difficult weather, on top of other sources of political angst. Hang in there! Please read on to learn about upcoming opportunities and […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/%f0%9f%91%8b-a-february-tech-update-from-joan/feed/ 0 ☃️ Snowed In? Let’s Talk Tech Tomorrow! https://innovativespeech.com/%e2%98%83%ef%b8%8f-snowed-in-lets-talk-tech-tomorrow/ https://innovativespeech.com/%e2%98%83%ef%b8%8f-snowed-in-lets-talk-tech-tomorrow/#respond Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:52 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29389 Hi there! Outside my window, the snow looks beautiful at dawn as this massive winter storm keeps many of us inside. Cody and Teddie are now heading out with my husband for their morning outing. They enjoy the snow as long as it doesn’t get too deep or too icy! If you have some extra […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/%e2%98%83%ef%b8%8f-snowed-in-lets-talk-tech-tomorrow/feed/ 0 🎁 Joan’s December Update: 2026 Courses, Free Webinar, and Holiday Bonus https://innovativespeech.com/%f0%9f%8e%81-joans-december-update-2026-courses-free-webinar-and-holiday-bonus/ https://innovativespeech.com/%f0%9f%8e%81-joans-december-update-2026-courses-free-webinar-and-holiday-bonus/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:43:12 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29369 (This is a copy of the IST Newsletter emailed to everyone on my list on 12/5/25) As we close out 2025, I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on this fall and share information about worthwhile opportunities coming in early 2026 to support you, your students, clients, and loved ones. Meet My Office Companions […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/%f0%9f%8e%81-joans-december-update-2026-courses-free-webinar-and-holiday-bonus/feed/ 0 Ready for a Tech Reset? The Holidays Might Be the Perfect Opportunity https://innovativespeech.com/the-holidays-might-be-the-perfect-opportunity-for-a-tech-reset/ https://innovativespeech.com/the-holidays-might-be-the-perfect-opportunity-for-a-tech-reset/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:45:23 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29360 As we head into the holiday season, many of us start thinking about gifts, gatherings, and traditions. It’s also a great moment to pause, reset, and take a look at how we’re using everyday technology to stay connected, productive, and engaged. If you’ve been feeling a bit left behind with all the rapid changes—smart assistants […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/the-holidays-might-be-the-perfect-opportunity-for-a-tech-reset/feed/ 0 🌿 Life Updates + New Opportunities to Learn Together- October 26, 2025 https://innovativespeech.com/everyday-technology-to-improve-life/ https://innovativespeech.com/everyday-technology-to-improve-life/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:29:02 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29354 Did you receive the email below in your inbox? If not, and you’d like to stay in touch, click here to receive my newsletters. I value your privacy and never share your contact info.  I hope this email finds you doing OK. These are hard times for many of us who rely on special education, […]

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]]> https://innovativespeech.com/everyday-technology-to-improve-life/feed/ 0 💻 Tech for College Success: The Summer Workshop That Changes Everything https://innovativespeech.com/tech-for-college-success-the-summer-workshop/ https://innovativespeech.com/tech-for-college-success-the-summer-workshop/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:11:36 +0000 https://innovativespeech.com/?p=29323 College should be a time for growth, independence, and possibility—but for many students, it’s also overwhelming, especially for those with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or anxiety. Even the most motivated students can struggle to keep up with reading, writing, studying, and organizing their lives. I’ve spent years helping students overcome those very challenges—one […]

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