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Anxiety disorders occur on a spectrum and can impact children in a variety of ways. Some children may deal with low levels of apprehension, while other children develop severe and intense anxiety. While students with anxiety will benefit from the following recommendations, consider implementing them in larger groups such as classrooms or group therapy. In these groups, they practice speech therapy and occupational therapy. This promotes an inclusive environment from which all learners can benefit.

Use structure: Incorporate daily and weekly routines to help children learn what to expect. Post schedules in a visible area. This is especially important for older children who have rotating or complex schedules. If there are any upcoming changes in routines (such as a substitute or a fire drill), give children advance notice whenever possible.

Provide a 'just right' challenge: Allow students to learn and grow while building their self-confidence. Grade your activities so that they are just challenging enough to stretch the child’s learning. For further assistance, you may consult the Speech Therapy Clinic Rhode Island.

Offer choice: By using a topic, subject, or medium that is exciting to students, they will naturally gravitate toward engagement. Especially when an assignment or activity is new and daunting, a small piece of choice can motivate children to initiate the task. This could include anything from designing a math problem based on their favorite sports team to giving a book report on their favorite classic.

Use positive feedback: Positive reinforcement signals to children that they are doing what is expected and can be a great way to boost the confidence of children who have anxiety. Feedback can be in the form of a token system, a smile, nod, or words of affirmation.

Teach challenging skills: Sometimes, learners need extra direction. Direct instruction can be a great way to improve skills and, therefore, confidence for activities with a physical component, such as writing or playing a sport. Break down tasks into smaller chunks, demonstrate skills to your students, and practice.

Be flexible about participation: Try making group participation optional. Let students know that they can contribute to the conversation when they are ready and that you will not call on them.

Use clear expectations: Letting students know exactly what you expect is a great way to communicate mutual respect. Particularly when a project or activity is brand new, knowing the outcome will be helpful to children with anxiety.

Eliminate busywork: A child working on fractions does not need to complete 100 problems to master the skill and demonstrate competence. If a worksheet looks overwhelming or visually 'busy,' it could likely benefit from being revised or broken up into smaller assignments.

Identify strengths: Use the one-on-one time to reflect on past successes, strengths, passions, and skills. If you want to use an example in a group setting to provide an example of problem-solving skills, ask for student permission beforehand.

Teach self-management: Another strategy that students with and without anxiety disorders can benefit from is self-management skills. Talk about self-regulation, brainstorm symptoms of being dysregulated, and develop language, and teaching strategies. Use examples from your personal life to connect with students and demonstrate the importance of this life skill.

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Now is the time to embrace technology and implement it into your lessons with virtual and in-classroom students. Every child will be thrilled with the variety and familiarity. Take a look at some of these ideas:

1.Parent Involvement: Sending videos between speech therapy lessons or teaching online will reach parents more than the occasional meeting at the school. Parents can see you in action and model how an SLP asks questions and encourages the students.

2. Videos: Use commercials, movie clips, and learning videos to teach your students. You can use the videos to work on the students’ vocabulary, articulation, recalling of details, and pointing out inferences. There are so many questions to get their brains thinking after showing a short video clip.

3. No-Print Activities: Many resources are available online that use interactive worksheets that require no printing. Few families have printers in their homes, so it is unrealistic to require printing in your lessons. Provide easy fill-in activities that will sharpen the student’s typing skills as well.

4. Game: There are endless games online that can be accessed for your speech therapy lessons. Choose an online matching game including works with s-blends, articulation games, or more. You can make speech therapy fun and collaborative with online activities. Children love the playful elements of these games and can learn and develop at the same time.

It doesn’t matter whether you are teaching your students virtually or are able to meet face to face, switch things up with technology. You can personalize each lesson to their preferences. And most importantly, make the student look forward to speech therapy.

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This past year has changed the way many educators are teaching in the classroom. Along with the conventional teacher, Speech-Language Pathologists have also learned to adjust to teaching online. While the change can be frustrating at times, it is a method that is convenient for many – and online speech therapy is here to stay.

If you are pushing to make it through until this virtual learning period passes, it might be time for a change in mindset. The convenience that comes from setting your child up for speech therapy without getting a babysitter for other kids or sitting through traffic on the way to an appointment has value and might be the preference of some of your patients going forward.

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4 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success in Teaching Online Speech Therapy

1. Secure a Solid Internet Connection: Most frustrations with online teaching have to do with technology. A reliable internet connection is essential so you aren’t distracted by technical issues during each session. Upgrade your internet connection, get a booster, and run internet speed tests. Practice the technical procedures to minimize mishaps during your live sessions.

2. Offer Live and Asynchronous Learning Options: It is a good idea to offer a variety of access to your lessons. Some students may require flexibility in their schedule to log into your class on their own time. You can post personalized videos where you are reading and asking questions and request students to record their responses back. This dual approach supports students in moving at their own pace, while also having access to live support as needed.

3. Touch Base with Your Student and Parents Regularly: Reach out to your students and ask how things are going for them. Do they feel they are getting as much out of their lessons as they would in person? What can you be doing to make the experience more beneficial to them? Feedback is essential for successful online speech therapy. Parents can share information about how the child is interacting at home, lending insights about how you can personalize the experience.

4. Offer Informational and Resources for Practice: Now is the time that most people are gaining aptitude with technology and navigating online tasks. Take advantage of these online comforts and provide links to games, practice ideas, and worksheets that they can complete between therapy sessions. When a student is engaged in activities outside of the speech therapy sessions, it maximizes the progress that is possible.

Online speech therapy is an excellent resource for those choosing to stay home and navigate all aspects of their lives virtually. It is vital to continually improve your online speech therapy sessions and provide the best possible teachings to your students.

Be willing to learn from your students and change your methods to fit their needs best. You’ll find that each student is unique, which is why it’s helpful to have multiple tools and strategies to customize the plan as needed.

As the end of the school year approaches, parents, teachers, and therapists are reflecting on the challenges and successes in this once-in-a-lifetime year. Summer is approaching and for many families that means yet another significant transition in their daily lives. The ‘summer slide’ is a decline in the educational and functional skills that students learn during the academic school year. Unfortunately, children with special education services are often especially vulnerable to losing skills over the summer. The following are strategies to keep your child engaged over the summer in order to prevent the summer slide.

Routine

It is incredibly helpful to create a routine right from the start. Children benefit from structure and this gives you an opportunity to establish what you want or need your daily routine to look like. Use pictures or simply draw what you will be doing in your day to allow your child to understand what is coming next.

Consider Natural Learning Moments

There are many learning opportunities built into an average summer day. Allow your child to work on functional skills by assisting with chores, practicing their manners, helping to get dressed, washing fruit to prepare for a meal, and more. Ask open-ended questions like “What do we need to do next?” when washing hands, or “What do we need to get ready to go outside?”

Collaborate With Your Team

Parents, teachers, and therapists should all consult to discuss specific strategies to support a child’s specific needs during the summer. For example, an occupational therapist may recommend swimming lessons as a way to get regulating sensory input, or a speech language pathologist may recommend specific speech sounds you can practice when reading together. Touch base prior to the end of the year and let them know that you are interested in supporting your child in this area over the summer.

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Open-Ended Play

Providing your child with opportunities for open-ended play allows them to work on several different skills including executive functioning, independence, building confidence, creativity, and more. Open-ended play also allows your child to follow their own interests, invoking their curiosity for learning and playing.

Opportunities for Social Participation

Select activities for your child that allow them to practice the social skills that they are able to work on throughout the academic year. Meet a friend at the playground for a play date or for more structured support, check in with your child’s providers to see if they can recommend a social group.

Outpatient services

While some children receive Extended School Year services (ESY), many do not qualify. If your child is receiving services, consider continuing them privately through the summer. Though it is important to check with your carrier, often if a child has an IEP, insurance will pay for private services. This is particularly helpful for children who receive speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, and more.

Enriching Environments

If possible, expose your child to new environments to invoke their curiosity and love of learning. This can be as simple as taking a nature walk in your backyard or a wagon ride through the city. You can even check out local child-friendly destinations such as the library, farmer’s market, zoo, or children’s museum. Afterward, reflect on the experience together. By following your child’s interests and engaging them you are creating opportunities for your child to grow outside of the academic year.

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