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I had the opportunity to try out one of SpeechPage 's newest products, Intro to AAC: Expressive Reporting . This is a colorful product that comes pre-laminated and pre-cut, which is a huge timesaver. This product has a unique feature: moveable parts! "Doors" can swing open via the velcro attachments. I felt like this product enabled me to target a variety of language goals, beyond simple requesting. We targeted stating the location of objects using simple prepositions such as "in". (If your student demonstrates confusion with the idea of "in", you might want to start with placing the pictures inside a small container or sensory bin first). We used this packet to work on asking (and answering) simple "where" questions. We also worked on using directives in therapy. For example, the student directed me to "Put it (object) in". Extension Ideas: Here are a list of other ways you might be able to use this packet in therapy: The child...

I have so many students on my caseload who struggle with understanding figurative language. It's not always easy to find engaging materials to target this skill, and so many of my students are at different levels. Some have goals to match an idiom to the correct meaning, others have goals to state the correct meaning of an idiom. Some benefit from picture supports, while other students on my caseload need more of a challenge. Let's face it- as SLPs, we're used to being flexible! I was so excited when I received my Interactive Illustrated Idioms from SpeechPage in the mail. First of all, they are colorful and fun, but not too "babyish". I used these cards with my 4th and 5th grade students, and trust me, they would have let me know if they thought the illustrations were "too young" for them. Next, these cards are pre-cut and pre-laminated. I don't have to go into great detail about why I find that AWESOME! Third, these cards are super easy to store....