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.

Themed Materials

I’ve developed a theme for each month so that I can re-use my naturalistic activities, sensory bins, prizes, & virtual SLP treatment rooms. I’m really appreciating the time it’s saving me. Here are links for each… Read More From the SLP A to Z Blog

July’s Theme: Ocean

My dog, Zooey, dressed up as Ariel from the Little Mermaid

My reusable monthly theme for July is Ocean! You can find the rest of my monthly themes here. Here are the ways I’m incorporating this theme in to my practice this month… You can find more themed virtual treatment rooms here. You can find more themed sensory bins here. You can find more themed naturalistic …

Ocean Sensory Bin

For my ocean sensory bin I really wanted Orbeez since can stay wet (and cool) without getting funky, but I discovered that Orbeez have been banned (and for good reason). Instead I got this temperature-based-color-changing kinetic sand. To give myself a break from cleaning water all day and struggling to keep the sensory bin from …

Ocean Naturalistic Activities

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star floating on jellyfish.

Each month I switch out the apps, websites, and videos I use during treatment. Here are the ocean-themed ones I’m using this month… Toys/Board Games/Apps Books Videos Also: here are some ideas for using Disney shorts in speech & language treatment. You can find my other themed naturalistic activities here.

Ocean Prizes

My reusable theme for July is “ocean!” For prizes this month I got these Moana 2 Doorables, these leis, and these kinetic sand cups (which are my patients’ favorite). You can find the rest of my themed prizes here.

Regulation Tool: Mermaid Pillows

I just love these pillow cases!  I also bought these inserts to go with them.  Every regulation tool can be used for any zone and they can have different effects on each child, but Mermaid Pillows seem to most often help kids who are in the yellow zone and feeling worried, overwhelmed, scared, or frustrated.  …

June’s Theme: Superheroes!

My dog, Zooey, dressed as a superhero with a blue sky and clouds behind her.

My reusable monthly theme for June is “Superheroes!” You can find the rest of my monthly themes here. Here are the ways I’m incorporating this theme in to my practice this month… You can find more themed virtual treatment rooms here. You can find more themed sensory bins here. You can find more themed naturalistic …