TDSB S-LP is saying goodbye to X 👋 You can continue to visit our TDSB (parent & educator) Google Sites for direct links to resources, speech and language tips & recommendations, information on community supports and MORE! Scan our QR code to explore!

While we often focus on teaching students to request things they want, many students do not know how to reject things they do NOT want in a functional and/or appropriate way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe for strategies for teaching students how to say "no" through multimodal comm.

Social Stories are a wonderful tool to support a child’s understanding of social situations, expectations and behaviours. Learn more about social stories and some sample topics for children!

#repostfriday This Friday, we are sharing a post from @slp.literacy.corner explaining the different types of words students read📕 #slp #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologist #earlyreaders #literacyintervention

Did you know S-LPs are trained in ways to assess and treat voice disorders? Check out some strategies that anyone can use to help maintain a healthy voice!

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Working on teaching prepositions? Try incorporating modelling them in your daily routines with your child! Here are three examples of when you might find time to do so! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #slp #tdsb #tdsbslp #parenttips #prepositions #languageskills #speechtherapy

#repostfriday This Friday, we are sharing this great post with practical reading strategies from @thelisteningslp 📕Posted @withregram • @thelisteningslp Do you have a child who is an early reader in your home or on your caseload? 📕

For many of our non-speaking students, forming requests is a skill that can be supported using visuals. Being able to ask for highly-motivating items is an incredibly powerful communication tool! Swipe through for some tips on how to support your child using visuals. #tdsb #slp

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Check out these tips for supporting the development pretend play! 🧸

Transitions occur when a student is faced with change, such as moving between activities, locations, or an unexpected change in routine. Educators can implement strategies to help prepare students for transitions! #tdsb #tdsbslp #orallanguage #visuals #transitions #strategies

Educators: Come join us at our Q&A session on sensory & regulation, and fine motor & printing skills. It is happening on November 19 from 11:30am-12:30pm. Scan the QR code below to join.

To kick off Indigenous Education Month, TDSB S-LPs are reading Braided Learning as part of a reflective book study. Out SLPs are aiming to deepen their understanding of indigenous history and contemporary realities. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indigenouseducationmonth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Joint attention is an early communication skill that lays the foundation for social interaction and the development of language. #tdsb #tdsbslp #speechandlanguage #earlycommunication

Happy #Diwali to everyone in our community celebrating the Festival of Lights! 🪔

TRICK OR TREAT! Here are some spooky vocabulary words to get you in the spirit. Remember, when you are teaching your child new vocabulary, make sure to include nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs! Happy Halloween from the TDSB Speech and Language Department!

🍂 Happy Fall! Here are some simple language/literacy activity ideas to enjoy during this fall season 🍂😊 #TDSB #SpeechLanguagePathology #LanguageActivities #Literacy

Ever wonder what we do what we do and how we can help your child/student? Look no further! #tdsbslp #tdsb #articulation #fluency #voice #language #literacy #socialcommunication https://t.co/wSYftPvUQh

How can speech affect literacy development? This helpful post by @adventuresinspeechpathology explains how speech difficulties can impact phonological awareness (one of the key building blocks when learning to read)!📗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀