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Author: Miss Amy
I am a nationally-certified & Hanen-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with licenses in New Mexico and Maryland. My various work experiences culminated in opening Speech Language A to Z, LLC, in 2016. These relevant experiences began when I took a preschool teaching class while still attending high school. From there I volunteered for the New Mexico Preschool for the Deaf, worked as a laboratory assistant in the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Department, and worked as a graphic designer at UNM’s Daily Lobo while helping with in-home childcare before completing my undergraduate degree. I worked as a Speech Language Pathology Apprentice at San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School before starting graduate school and working as a library aide in UNM’s Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences. After completing my Master’s degree I worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist at UNM’s Center for Development and Disability, Kidpower Therapy Associates, and then Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). When not enjoying my work I enjoy spending time with my dog, family, and friends, reading sci-fi & mystery novels, exploring renaissance festivals, solving escape rooms, and playing various card-, board-, and video-games.
Irregular Past-Tense Verbs with Li’l Woodzeez, Calico Critters & Honey Bee Acres
I love using these toys for irregular past-tense verbs! I use the Li’l Woodzeez camper set (cost: $34.99) for “drove” (but you can also use the Calico Critters car for $23.99 or the Honey Bee Acres school bus for $24.99), the Li’l Woodzeez airplane (cost: $32.99) for “sat,” “read,” “ate,” “fell (asleep),” “slept,” “woke,” “stood,” …
Articulation/Phonology with Toca Boca World
This is how I spent so much money on Toca Boca World: each addon you buy gives you new items in your house “store” (accessed by touching the blue chair button once you’re inside one of the houses in the neighborhood where you can build them). I prefer getting my articulation targets from there (rather …
FREE Conversation Train for Basic Conversational Turn-Taking
Years ago I read a blog about using trains as a metaphor for turn-taking during conversations. I can’t find the blog, but it must have been written by Joel Shaul since he came out with a book with the same premise. I bought the book and it’s great for talking kids through conversation, but not …
FREE app: Multiple Timers for Advanced Conversational Turn-Taking
For my patients who have mastered conversation trains I’ve been using this FREE app. I involve the kids in making their timer – they get to choose the timer’s color and symbol. This helps them see which timer is theirs and keeps them motivated to participate. One tap on a timer starts it, a second …
FREE Spinners!
Spinners for Games I’ve made these FREE spinners for the old Candy Land (with Nana Nut’s house), the new Candy Land (with the Chocolate Falls), and Sorry so that I can use the easy-to-disinfect iPads instead of the cards that came with the board games. Spinners for Articulation/Phonology Drill is my least favorite technique and …
SLP Telehealth Desk Setup
I’m still seeing 60% of my patients online. That means I only have the germs of 10 patients (plus their parents and myself) cycling through my treatment room. It also means that in the case I need to quarantine it will change nothing for the treatment of most of my patients. For the best telehealth …
COVID-19 Update: Same Storm, Different Boats
The more I check with parents about their thoughts and feelings about the upcoming approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children the more I’m reminded of this. We each have different circumstances, experiences, and priorities and we’re each doing the best we can during this “storm.” My goal is to stay compassionate as I adapt …
Irregular Plurals with Honey Bee Acres, Li’l Woodzeez, & Calico Critters
My patients love my Li’l Woodzeez, Calico Crittersm, & HOney Bee Acres sets. I originally bought the Li’l Woodzeez camper set (for $34.99) and the Li’l Woodzeez chipmunk family, which is apparently no longer available, (for $9.99) because I thought they were adorable, but I’ve since added pieces and sets to target various grammatical features. …
Irregular Plurals with Toca Boca World
I made another tutorial for Toca Boca World. In this one I show how to make a room to target irregular plurals. Unfortunately, there aren’t as many irregular plural targets with the free version of Toca Boca World. Here are the addons you can buy to add more targets: Here are more of my favorite …