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Resources and links for speech and language resources for parents
These are evidence-based resources that I have personally used and recommend. Click on the title for a link to the recommended resource, and contact me with any questions about speech or language development or activities. Hover over the image above to pin for later. 

Hint: on mobile, scroll down the far right side of the page, outside of the blue area, so you don't open each list as you scroll by. 
Articulation (speech sounds)/Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Easy to Say First Words: A Focus on Final Consonants by Cara Tambellini Danielson, MA, CCC-SLP
  • The Mouth With A Mind of Its Own by Patricia Mervine, MS, CCC-SLP
  • Speaking of Apraxia: A Parent's Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Leslie Lindsay, BN, RSN
  • Mommy Speech Therapy website, go to "Worksheets" tab for home practice ideas
  • Super Star Speech by Deborah M Lott, M. Ed, CCC-SLP
Augmentative/ Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • PrAACtical AAC
  • AAC Institute of Pittsburgh: information on AAC and evaluations through their clinics in Pittsburgh, PA. 
  • Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper: Young Adult fiction about a girl with Cerebral Palsy who uses an AAC device to communicate
  • What is AAC? A Guide for Parents: a blog post I wrote that outlines the basics of AAC 
​Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • "15 Indispensable Websites for Parents of Children with Autism"
  • Counting By 7s by Holly Sloan: Young Adult fiction about a girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Your Child Connect, Communicate, and Learn by Sally J Rogers, PhD; Geraldine Dawson, PhD; Laurie A. Vismara PhD. Available through the Pittsburgh Library System
  • Rules by Cynthia Lord: Young Adult fiction about a child who has a brother with Autism
Birth- age 3 (Early Intervention)
  • Best Toys for Language Development
  • Best Books for Babies: from an SLP
  • Basics of Sign Language
  • Let's Talk Together: Home Activities for Early Speech and Language Development by Cory Poland, MA, CCC-SLP and Amy Chouinard, MA, CCC-SLP. Available through the Pittsburgh Library system​
  • Mommy Speech Therapy: A website by Heidi Hanks, MS, CCC-SLP, who created Little Bee Speech. Excellent articles and freebies!
  • My Toddler Talks: Strategies and Activities to Promote Your Child's Speech and Language Development by Kimberly Scanlon, MS, CCC-SLP. Available from the Pittsburgh Library system​
  • Teach Me To Talk by Laura Mize, MS, CCC-SLP.  Information about communication delays and disorders. Download her free e-book for parents of toddlers! 
Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebral Palsy Group
  • Cerebral Palsy Guide
  • Cerebral Palsy Guidance​
Evaluations/ Screenings
  • My Child Failed A Speech Screening: Now What?: what to do when your child fails a speech screening at school or daycare 
  • Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy?:  warning signs of a speech and language delay
Fluency/Stuttering
  • Friends Who Stutter
  • The Stuttering Foundation
  • StutterTalk.com podcasts
iPad/Android Apps 
*These do NOT replace a trained speech and language professional, but can provide home practice
  • ABC Phonics by SmartStudy (iPad/Android)- FREE
  • Adapted Play Books by Creative Communicating (iPad only)- $5.99/each 
  • Articulation Station Pro by Little Bee Speech (iPad only)- some free sounds; $59.99
  • Autism Learning Games: Camp Discovery by Center for Autism (iPad/Android)- FREE
  • Kids Learning- Photo Touch Concepts by Grasshopper Apps (iPad only)- $0.99
  • My PlayHome by Playhome Software Limited (iPad/Android)- Lite version is FREE
  • PBS Kids apps- most are FREE
  • PCS Bingo by Dynavox Mayer-Johnson (iPad only)- $4.99
Reading/Literacy
  • Florida Center for Reading Research Student Activities: you can print these out at home. Great for homeschoolers! Activities for grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5.
  • Get Ready To Read (Pre-K early literacy skills): Excellent for making sure your child is ready for Kindergarten
  • Learning To Read Is A Ball by Kimberly Scanlon, MS, CCC-SLP. Have fun while encouraging literacy with your child!
  • Literacy Speaks Alphabet Sound Activities: these can be completed at home. Great for summer bridge activities!
  • Reading With TLC
  • Starfall.com: free website with literacy/reading activities for grades K-elementary. 
  • The What Works Clearing House by The Institute of Education Sciences: a little technical, but excellent information on methods and programs that work for Special Education/Literacy instruction. 
Sign Language
  • Hear My Hands ASL​
  • Hear Say Sign Language blog by Lynn Wood, SLP
Speech and Language Development/ Milestones
  • Playing with Words 365 by Katie Yeh, MS, CCC-SLP. Evidence-based, fun information on speech development and activities. 
  • ASHA: The American Speech-Language Hearing Association provides clear information on speech and language development. 
  • 50 Great Books for Building Language: great for infants and up; especially good for children with Apraxia. 
  • National Institute for Deafness and Communication Disorders- Milestones: not just for parents of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children; clear, concise information on milestones and development, as well as what you should do if you have questions. 
  • What Does My Child Need to Know Before Kindergarten checklists: FREE printable checklists- 1 page for academic skills, 1 page for other skills. 
  • Kindergarten: Ready or Not?:  the speech and language requirements of kindergarten. Is your child ready?
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