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Category: Technology in the Speech Room

Green Screen Kits by PlaySpark Toys: Product Review

I am currently going on my fourth year as a Speech-Language Pathologist providing services via teletherapy. In all that time, I have played around a little with changing my background scene using the Zoom platform. I didn’t attempt my hand at using the Green Screen features on Zoom until the

Seven Ways to Build Speech and Language Skills Using Virtual Fieldtrips

For many of us, Covid-19 has changed the way that we provide services, and just like when we are providing services in person, we are also always looking for different ways to change therapy up to keep our students engaged. Have you considered incorporating virtual field trips? Some are

Four Reasons for a Love-Hate Relationship with Tablets

When I started this blog, I did my fair share of app reviews. Do I still find benefit in apps and using them in therapy? Yes, I do. However, I no longer have the blind love for them that I once did and this is why I now have a

Why do I still use my mini-recorder in Speech?

I know that for many of us, we get to a point where we are internally diagnosing or assessing our communication partner’s speech or tongue posture. For example, my husband (and initially my daughter) have a bit of a tongue thrust and it makes me want to reach over and

App Review: Prep Positions from Smarty Ears

Prep Positions is one of the newer apps created by Smarty Ears and I had the great fortune of trying it out with my kiddos and reviewing it for you! Smarty Ears provided the app for me to review; however, the opinions in this post are all mine. Upon opening

Bringing Technology into the Speech Room: Tips & Tools

I do not know about you but in our school district, there is a push to incorporate technology into all areas of the school and curriculum. I am not the most tech savvy but I make do with my trusty tablet! These tips and tricks of technology has made my

App Review: Learning Verbs by Language Concept

I feel very fortunate that the developer of Language Concepts offered me the opportunity to try out, review, and give away her app, Learning Verbs! I will review for you the various functions of the app and provide my opinion about the app. Although the developer provided the app and

Meet Tamatha

Tamatha Cauckwell is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist with experience working in a variety of settings. Prior to obtaining her Masters in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, she was an SLP Assistant, a Self-contained Special Education Teacher, and a Preschool Teacher and Director. Her combined professional career experiences have given her a unique outlook and understanding regarding behavior management and collaborative needs when working with other professionals, colleagues, and families.