Sis, you got this! From surviving to Thriving as a Speech Language Pathologists Now Available
On November 21st, 2021 at the 2021 Asha Convention two powerful events triggered me to write a book. I arrived
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A reminder to SLPs during back-to-school in 2020 (The covid-19 year)
This is a call out to all my SPEECH-Language-pathologist friends. I have many of you in my social networks. If
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What is the role of members of an ARD meeting during a disagreement between parties?
For years you have read my blog posts as a professional. Today, I am re-starting my writing process with so
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How to use screen time to promote educational app use
Are you tired of fighting with your child to get them to use apps that are more educationally relevant? You
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Apple lost my iPhone 8 Plus during repair: The horrific customer relations experience
I am an Apple fan! I absolutely LOVE apple. I think today there is only one brand I love more
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Creating visual support with Smarty Symbols
April is Autism Awareness month and when I think of a subject that we can explore a little more to
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What every minority speech pathology student needs to know about
If you are currently in school ( undergraduate, graduate or PhD student) for speech therapy/communication sciences and disorders; this was
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What would a Google Review of your speech therapy practice look like?
Changing roles is always a good way to learn how the other person feels. For the last six months I
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Are you disappointed with Speech Therapy?
My cousin came over to spend the night at our place. She is touring colleges around Texas to attend this
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Getting ready for the 2016 Asha convention
It is almost time for the 2016 Asha Convention in Philadelphia. The organizers are estimating that over twelve thousand speech-language-pathologist
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Bilingual Speech and Language Apps: Spanish Edition
While the number of Spanish speakers on the caseload of speech-language-pathologists is growing, the number of apps available in Spanish
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Intellectual Property for the Entrepreneur Speech-Language-Pathologist in You
Being a nerd and a geek, I have a lot of different interests. I have created over sixty applications
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Smarty Symbols brings multi-character representation to visual support materials
How cool would it be to have the same symbol being represented by multiple characters? Very nice, right? Smarty Symbols
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Children: Too much technology is not the same as just enough
I am the mother of a 17 months old baby boy, a speech-pathologist, and a developer of educational apps for
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Efficient Caseload Management Across Apps
Accountability for students’ progress has always been an important part of clinical practice for speech-language pathologists. Prior to the use
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Using the iPad to help my son become Bilingual
Ten years ago I moved to the Unites States, I was a monolingual Portuguese speaker, and struggled a lot to
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Using the iPad to Assess Articulation & Phonology Skills at the Sentence level
Back in 2010 I had created my favorite iPad application. Even after creating over sixty iOS apps, the Sunny Articulation
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GeekSLP TV #36: Signing Reports and Progress Notes on your iPad
As we continue to use the iPad to perform most of our documentation, we also need a nice way to
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How to use multiple apps (almost) at the same time with your students
I remember those days when I worked with pre-schoolers and I had picked a great game for the kids to
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SLP Tech for the new mom: me!
On December 5th 2013, I went from being an SLP who treats other mom’s children to an SLP who watches
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Ten FREE apps for Speech-Language Pathologists
The universe of paid and free apps for speech-language pathologists grows daily. Some are original, innovative or useful and others
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Book: Mobile Learning for All by Luis Pérez
Back in 2011 I received a book from Joan Green and reviewed here on geekslp.com, today I bring to you
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Using Custom Boards for iPad to create printable materials
Custom Boards is one of those apps that many teachers, speech therapists and parents wish it existed, and it does,
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How to organize apps using folders on your iPad
Every time I do one of my full day seminars, this is the portion that everyone loves the most: learning
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A thank you to all SLP bloggers and Asha convention presenters
Did you know that the vast majority of speech therapy bloggers write them for free? Also did you know that
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Language & Vocabulary on Sims FreePlay for iPad
On the Episode #7 of GeekSLP TV recorded in 2010, I talked about my favorite computer game for promoting language
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An overview of Apps for Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia of Speech is a speech disorder that affects the motor skills associated with speech. Children with apraxia have difficulty
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A closer quick look at six articulation & phonology apps
I have been involved in developing speech therapy and educational apps for nearly 4 years now. I have been
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Exploring crafting apps for your speech therapy sessions
It is no secret, I have never been a crafty person. During my days in graduate school I struggled
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How to use the Therapy Report Center
As you download the Therapy Report Center the first thing you must do is to add your students ONE by
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Favorite Five Apps I created
It has become a popular trend to post the favorite apps everyone used in 2012. I have decided to join
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Did you know that you could lose everything on your iPad?
Did you know that if you buy a new iPad or if your iPad gets stolen you could lose all
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GeekSLP TV #35: Lots of cool iPad Novelties
Overtime I have been gathering a lot of small “iPad things” that I keep meaning to show you guys on
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GeekSLP TV #34: iPad mini for Special Education & Speech Therapy
Since the release of the iPad mini, I have been asked a lot about the usefulness of the iPad mini
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Edu Blog Award Nominations 2012
While I find it very hard to select a handful of resources to nominate for this competition, I decided to
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The Asha 2013 Experience in Words and Photos
This is probably my 7th Asha convention, and with every year things seem to be getting better and better. This
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Behind the scenes on developing iPad apps for speech therapy
Three years ago my journey of developing iPad apps began. I have been developing apps since even before the iPad
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GeekSLP TV #33: How to use and set up guided access on iOS 6.0
Apple never stops impressing me with their always evolving nature. This time, one of the most anticipated features for the
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GeekSLP TV #32: Apps targeting Adults with Aphasia
On this episode, I have decided to focus on a few apps I know that target skills which have been
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GeekSLP Tv #31: iPhone 5, Language Adventures, Tense Builder Visual Attention & more
This Summer has been a busy summer for me and all developers I know. While you were enjoying your vacation,
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Assessing Speech and Language Skills using the iPad
It is time to go back to school and as new kids arrive to your school, start school, or move
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If one AAC device cannot fit all, why would one AAC app fit all?
Many years ago, when I got involved with assistive technology at Temple University’s Assistive Technology institute, the one thing I
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Can all of us as professionals please stop saying that the iPad created the digital AAC?
I have been meaning to write this blog post for such a long time, and with every new interview
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GeekSLP TV #30: WWDC, iOS 6, Guided Access, Speech Adventures Blog, Asha Convention 2012
Last night as I prepared the topics of this episode I had lots of things I wanted to announce but
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The other side of the coin: Can apps substitute speech therapy services?
I am now on my way back home from four very busy days in St. John’s, Newfoundland – Canada! I
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GeekSLP Tv #29: iPad for basic communication skills & Language Adventures Demo
I am back in Texas from my presentation at the MSHA convention ( Thanks MSHA for the invitation). I had
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GeekSLP TV #28: iPad Carrying Bag, impressions on the new iPad and Speak for Yourself app demo
I was just happy to be able to record one more episode, especially after a nice day at the lake
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TO MY IPAD (Which stands for “I Play All Day”)
To my iPad ( which stands for ” I Play All Day)
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Can even “Cut the rope” be used for promoting language skills?
This post is a follow up post on a very popular write up I did a few months back called
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GeekSLP “iPad 3” adventure and thoughts for speech therapy
Yet again it is almost Christmas Day for me. March 16th, 2012 is the day I will grab a nice
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Beyond Adaptive iPad holders
Beyond Adaptive is a family owned business that has manufactured a revolutionary and reliable stand/arm for the iPad. Thank you
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GeekSLP Tv #26: Leather case and stand for your iPad with bluetooth keyboard
On episode #26, you will watch a review of a case for iPad that comes with a bluetooth keyboard. You
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GeekSLP TV #25: Etch A Sketch, fixing my mistakes and One Voice AAC App demo.
On the episode 25 lots of things to talk! First I want to say how excited I am about my
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GeekSLP Tv #24: Sunny Articulation Phonology Test App Demo
On today’s episode I have devices to do a video demo of version 3.1 of the Sunny Articulation Phonology Test
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GeekSLP Tv #22: Maximizing the performance of your iPad by closing your apps
Do I look tired? yeah! I guess this episode was recorded late at night and it shows. However, I think
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From the Asha convention to the ER in San Diego
Attending the Asha convention, being able to meet the awesome SLPs who read my blog, presenting on the topics I
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Free GeekSLP 2.0 App is now available for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad
I am so excited about this I can barely contain myself. Apple has been very nice to me this week!
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Social Media for speech therapy: A personal shout out to my #slpeeps days before the Asha convention 2011
After finishing my weekly drum lesson, I sat in my office chair and read the above tweet from @bronwynah, which
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GeekSLP TV # 21- Asha Community, GeekSLP App, and Asha 2011
On GeekSLP #21 ( wow! I cannot believe it has been that many), I talk about the Asha Community social
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GeekSLP Tv Episode #20: Updating your apps from iTunes
On Today’s very short episode I will show you guys how to keep your app on your iTunes up to
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iPhone 4S & Siri Personal Assistant : What’s in it for Speech Therapists and People with disabilities?
Have you ever had trouble enjoying a day away from the house? The date was October 14th; my heart raced
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Custom Boards: Print and share communication boards, schedules & activities.
Hello world! Today I bring good news… my new app, Custom Boards is now available on the app store. Over
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Thank you for helping my profession move forward
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied
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FaceTime calls on iPad are HIPAA compliant
You heard it right! FaceTime calls are HIPPA compliant. In an age in which privacy laws often become burdensome to healthcare providers, it is
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The winners of the Accessories for learning giveaway are…
Yesterday it was the day for announcing the winners of the “Accessories for learning giveaway”. Since I knew several of
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AirPrinting from your iPad: I use the HP Photosmart Plus
A question on my Facebook page inspired me to write this short blog post about iPad AirPrinting. For those
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House of Learning for iPad: Prepositions, Vocabulary & following…
One more app developed by Smarty Ears Apps: now an interactive app with scenes and characters that targets vocabulary, prepositions
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Conversation Builder: Working on Pragmatics on your iPad
Conversation Builder was released in April of 2011 and it has received great reviews not only on the iTunes store
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Back2School App Specials = SLP Apps on Sale
It is hard to stay on top of apps and app sales join on. If you have not yet heard
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Linkedin for Speech-Language Pathologists
I cannot say I remember the day in which networking and making professional connections was only done during professional conventions,
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Accessories for Learning Giveaway on GeekSLP.com
Welcome to “Accessories for Learning” Giveaway. This Giveaway was brought to you by mygearstore.com; If you wish to purchase iPad
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3 GeekSLP presentations at Asha 2011 in San Diego
This will be my 6th time at an Asha Convention & my second time in San Diego; however this is
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New Symbol set available for developers: Smarty Symbols
For the last few months I have been working on a new symbol set that would bring a set of
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Geek SLP Tv #19: Comprehension Therappy App Demo
On this episode of Geek SLP TV, I did a demo of an app for adults with aphasia called: Comprehension
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GeekSLP TV #18: iPad 2 video Mirroring, Verbally & Speech Trainer App Demo
On GeekSLP TV #18,I talk about using video mirroring on iPad 2, and do a demo of two apps: Verbally
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Advice to Speech Therapist buying iPads
“Hi Barbara, I am a speech path on Div 16-I also “like” your page on Facebook. I work in the
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GeekSLP TV # 17: Preposition Remix & Creating Folders on your iPad
On today’s episode we will teach how to keep your apps organized into different folders and demo the app preposition
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iTherapy: The Revolution of Mobile Devices Within the Field of Speech Therapy (Now available)
A few months ago I was asked by the American Speech and Hearing association to write an article on the
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Embracing the need for a revolution in education through iTechnology
Teaching in the technology revolution era requires education to evolve in order to provide students with the support they
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Is the iPad revolutionizing Speech Therapy? From an SLP & app developer.
It seemed like just an ordinary day back in November of 2009, when I was playing with my iPhone and
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Calling all app developers: A request from GeekSLP.com
This is a public request to all app developers: most importantly educational, games, utility, and medical app developers. I have
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Protecting your iDevice with the Otter Box: Defender Series
Last month I received a very nice gift from a guy named Brandon Seedorf from the mygearstore.com ; his wife
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New Book Release: The ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education
This week I received a very nice package in the mail: a new book. The ultimate guide to Assistive Technology
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iPhone, iPod & iPad apps for SLPs list by GeekSLP
A while back I had created this list of apps for speech therapists that is now available on Scribed for
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Geeking out on the EdReach Network
I had the enormous pleasure of participating on the EdCeptional Podcast this week! if you have not yet heard of
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Sunny Articulation Test & the GFTA-2 : Working hand in hand.
As a speech-language pathologist, I cannot even start counting the number of hours I spent analyzing the words produced by
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Being different: Brazilian campaign against prejudice of children with special needs
I still enjoy watching brazilian soap operas. Despite the fact that they are very ( I mean VERY) counter productive
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Gaming into education: Can even Angry Birds promote learning?
Opportunities for teaching and learning are everywhere. Language is also everywhere. Given this scenario, it drives me crazy when I
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Calling all SLPs and teachers to update the iOS system on their iPads & iPods
The iPad, iPhone and iPod touch run an operational system called the iOS system. This is the system that allows
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CASLPA Spring Communique is now available!(Focus on Technology)
The Canadian Speech and Hearing Association once again impresses me with their responsiveness to trends by proving well informed content
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Presenting at Florida State University
I am very sorry everyone! I have not been able to write a single post in the last two weeks!
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Speech Trainer 3D Now available at 80% Off
Smarty Ears has been working on a secret and mysterious app for a long time. Speech Trainer 3D is now
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What Every SLP Needs to Know About Writing eBooks
Writing My First eBook After practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist for almost three years, I became interested in treating private patients. I
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Geek SLP TV: Special CASLPA Spring Newsletter Video on Articulation Apps
On the upcoming Spring Newsletter of the Canadian Speech and Language Pathologists Association ( CASLPA) – pronounce like /castle/+ /pa/;
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Free GeekSLP App on iTunes
Crazy to think I have my own Geek SLP app on iTunes ( Free app) and I have never posted
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Nomenclature and basic functions of Twitter
This post is brought to you by the word: argot (ahr-goh) /ˈɑr goʊ / -noun a specialized idiomatic vocabulary peculiar
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Articulation Apps by Smarty Ears Document: Free Download
I have compiled a document for articulation apps developed by Smarty Ears as a handout for my presentations. I have
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Geek SLP TV Episode #16: Accessibility on the iPad
On today’s episode I explore the accessibility features on the iOS 4.3 which transforms the iPad into a beautiful universal
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GeekSLP Tv #15: iPad 2 Review – one of many
After waiting in line for 2 and a half hours: here is my first post after the ipad 2. This
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iPad 2 Odyssey
I love Apple. I know that this is a simple and geeky phrase to start this post. I am actually
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Smart Oral Motor: Animated App by Smarty Ears is now available
Smart Oral Motor is a cute application designed to help children practice their oral motor skills which are impaired in
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Articulation Carry Over and the iPad
As I attempt to write my first ever Blog, and probably only Blog since this will most likely sink into
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Two presentations coming up at Texas Speech and Hearing Convention
Today’s presentation at the University of Texas at Dallas went very well. I love being invited to have fun presenting
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Using Skype to Provide Articulation Therapy to people around the world
Following up the use of Skype for providing services. I had the opportunity to interview Marcus Little, a Canadian Speech
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Presentation at the University of Texas at Dallas
On February, 23rd I will be presenting at the University of Texas at Dallas on “Mobile Technology Solutions for Speech
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Skype-Coaching Parents in Auditory Verbal Therapy by Dave Sindrey
I’m more of a wannabe Geek than Geek. I only seem to learn about new technology when I get excited
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GeekSLP TV #14: Meet Poorani the creator of Speech with Milo
It was a pleasure to get to meet Poorani! The best thing about making this video podcast is getting
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iPad stands… here is where I stand on the topic
The Macworld 2011 was full of iPad cases and stands. Way more than any iPad user could need. I enjoyed
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How schools can get 50% OFF on iPad Apps
How educational institutions can purchase apps and get 50% off : Apple has implemented a program called “The Volume Purchase”
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Grace: One of the first AAC Apps for children with Autism
I am very happy to see the success this application has had. I am also very happy to see the
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GeekSLP TV #12: Expressive, the new updated AAC App for children with Autism.
On GeekSLP #12 I will review the basic function on the Expressive app for children with Autism and other expressive
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GeekSLP TV #11: Macworld 2011, Verizon iPhone, Play2Learn & Publishing your apps
It has been a while, but GeekSLP TV #11 is posted on my website ( www.geekslp.com). On today’s episode I
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Apps for Bilingual SLPs and English-speaking speech therapists working with Spanish-speaking children.
I am a bilingual speech pathologist, and for those of you who work with Spanish-speaking children you know how frustrating
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Facebook Pages for SLPs
If you are interested in technology, and networking with speech therapists online, Facebook.com can be a great option. Long gone
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GeekSLP attending Macworld 2011 in San Francisco
It is almost time for Macworld 2011. This year I will have the privilege to be in San Francisco to
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AAC App for the iPad and the iPhone Makes Communicating Affordable for People with Disabilities
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 6, 2011 — Today Smarty Ears announced the release of Expressive 1.1 for iPhone, iPod touch
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GeekSLP TV #10: Asha Convention 2010 and Imagine Speech
I was lucky to have a booth right next to Imagine Speech’s booth. Anne Coady, the founder of Imagine Speech,
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Asha Convention 2010, Phildelphia
It is hard to believe that the ASHA convention (AKA #ashaconv) is already over. I arrived in Philly Wednesday night,
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All the apps you will ever need for Articulation assessment and practice-Part 1
It has been a while since I have had a chance to write a post on this blog or record
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Halloween themed apps to improve children’s language skills
In the spirit of Halloween I have decided to look at a few Halloween themed apps that can be used
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GeekSLP TV #9: New AAC software for PC
Jose Ortiz is an innovator in the area of technology. Speech therapy is way overdue for new ways of improving
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GeekSLP Tv Episode #7: Using The Sims to improve Language skills.
Recording this Podcast made me remember my days as an undergraduate student in Brazil. The use of “The Sims” in
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Sunny Articulation Test: An incredible motivator for Preschool children.
Wow Folks! It has been a while. Summer is over and time is short. I am way overdue for a
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Nondiscriminatory standards and expectations for speech and language pathologists: Accent and dialectal differences.
This time I have decided to share an article I wrote for the TSHA ” Communicologist” magazine. The topic is
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Sunny Articulation Test – Best Speech Therapy App on iTunes
I have decided to make my GeekSLP Tv #6 about an app that I have created: The Sunny Articulation Test.
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GeekSLP TV – Episode #4: IOS4 Update, Talking Tom, #SLPeeps
After a long vacation in Thailand I am back to the west side of the world and ready for some
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Presentation fee by GeekSLP
Thank you so much for your interest in inviting me to speaking at your facility or institution. I will provide
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