Almond Pancakes Almonds are an incredible source of vitamins and minerals, namely Vitamin E and manganese. They are packed with many important B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, panothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folate. Almonds are GLUTEN FREE! It's the perfect alternative for parents following a gluten ... Read More about Sunday Morning Almond Pancakes and Blueberry Sauce {with speech snacks for ‘WH’ questions}
Tortilla Pizza—{with “speech snacks” for /t/ and /p/}
The versatile tortilla! I love using them in so many of my recipes. They are a great substitute for bread. I use many different types of tortillas---whole wheat, low carb, whole grain--and today brown rice tortillas--- to make a quick, delicious, easy Tortilla Pizza. Kids love helping with this one and, depending on their age, will be ... Read More about Tortilla Pizza—{with “speech snacks” for /t/ and /p/}
Keen About Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) {with SpeechSnacks for /k/}
****ASD (Autism-Spectrum Disorder)/ADHD Friendly RECIPE***** I discovered Quinoa (keen-wah) a few years ago while shopping in the "bulk grain" section of my supermarket. It looked a lot like couscous and pastina (both of which I am a fan of). So I measured out a few scoops of this interesting grain and brought it home to give it a try. After doing ... Read More about Keen About Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) {with SpeechSnacks for /k/}
Fantastic Fig Bars–{with Speech Snacks for /f/}
This recipe was inspired by the great figs that grew on my tree this summer---and my ancestors who grew them previous to me. They are quick,easy and a great substitute for other snacks and desserts that are high in refined sugar and artificial ingredients. If you like fig newton's, you're going to love homemade fig bars too!! Enjoy them and ... Read More about Fantastic Fig Bars–{with Speech Snacks for /f/}
Reflections (from an SLP) on the Anniversary of September 11th
(this post was originally published on September 10, 2011--the 10th anniversary of 9/11) Today's post will not address any particular speech sound, language app , or a way to incorporate food into your therapy sessions. Instead I am posting some thoughts on the events surrounding the anniversary of the most tragic day in the history of our ... Read More about Reflections (from an SLP) on the Anniversary of September 11th
My first BLOG POST! A New Challenge and a New School Year: Turkey Tortilla Wraps {Today’s Speech Snacks are /t/ and /r/}
A Brand New Challenge! I love a challenge! Challenges help us strive to be better, reach higher, do more with the gifts we have already been given. I have accepted many challenges over the years--athletic, academic, professional and personal. Challenges (especially the long-term ones) can often result in great ... Read More about My first BLOG POST! A New Challenge and a New School Year: Turkey Tortilla Wraps {Today’s Speech Snacks are /t/ and /r/}