Posts by Mickey Mellen
Stuttering: Resource Catalog
Click here to view The Stuttering Foundation’s new resource catalog for those who stutter. For more information on stuttering and speech therapy please visit https://www.pediaspeech.com/ or call us at 770-209-9826.
Read MoreAnimal Rhymes
Rhyming activites are a great way to improve phonological awareness. Phonological awareness refers to an individual’s awareness of the phonological structure, or sound structure, of spoken words. It is essential for future reading skills. Click here for some great animal rhymes ranging in skill level! “I’m stopping for a moment just to say ‘How-do-you-do?’ I’ve just…
Read MorePhoto Friday!
Having fun with Ms. Beth! Click here to find out more about Beth Frilingos M.Ed, CCC-SLP.
Read MoreAnswers to Your Biggest Questions About Services for People With Severe Disabilities
Follow this link for answers to your biggest questions about services for people with severe disabilities. For more information on speech and occupational therapy services, please contact us at 770-209-9826 or visit https://www.pediaspeech.com/.
Read MoreMeet Sarah!
Sarah Hay PhD, CCC-SLP is one of our newest additions to the PediaSpeech family!Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders at Auburn University, her Master’s of Science in Communication Disorders from Baylor University, and her Doctorate from the University of Memphis. Her doctoral dissertation was on processing limitations in children with dyslexia. Sarah has…
Read More14th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol
14th Annual Disability Day at the CapitolMy Life is For Real!Celebrate Community, Advocacy, and Friendship Thursday, February 16, 20129:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. T-shirt distribution, activities and exhibits at the Georgia Freight DepotFirst come, first served 11:00 a.m. Rally Program on the Capitol Steps 12:00 p.m. Unity March to the Georgia Freight DepotExhibits at…
Read MoreFree Access Pass to National Parks for Families with Special Needs!
Free Access Pass to National Parks for Families with Special Needs! The Access Pass is a free lifetime pass to over 2000 federally owned parks in the USA. If you live in the USA, chances are that one of these parks is near you. For parks that charge admission per vehicle, everyone who is in…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy: Developing Scissor and Fine Motor Skills
Here are some activities for developing pre-scissor and fine motor skills! Crawling activities – through a tunnel or home made obstacle course. Balloon Volleyball – hit a balloon or light beach ball with your hands and see how long you can keep it up in the air Walking on hands, pretending to be different animals (e.g.…
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Foods that Encourage Chewing
Beginning Stage: Cubes of hard cheese such as cheddar, Monterrey jack, and American Cubes of white meat, chicken roll, and turkey roll Partially cooked carrots, potatoes, green beans – cubed or cut in lengths for biting Grilled cheese sandwiches – cubes or strips French toast – cubes or strips Firm omelets – cubes or strips…
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