Language Development resources

294 printable resources for Language Development: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Therapy Activity

Whose Turn? A Pronoun Activity Using One Scene and Character Cards

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This activity supports pronoun development using a park scene and character cards that state each person’s name and pronouns. Guide students to describe what each character is doing in the scene, building grammar skills while modeling respectful, identity-affirming language.
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Therapy Activity

Co-Regulation Strategy Boards: Visual Tools for Emotional and Sensory Support

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensory
Help kids build self-awareness and regulation skills with visual strategy boards they co-create in therapy. This resource supports collaborative work across SLP and OT goals, integrating sensory tools and advocacy language that grows with the child.
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Clinical Reference

Writing Goals That Reference Play (Not Just Skills)

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensory
This resource helps therapists shift away from skill-only goals by showing how to write therapy goals that center meaningful, developmentally appropriate play. It includes play-based goal examples, a quick reference to types of play, and a worksheet to help reframe existing goals in a way that supports authentic engagement.
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Clinical Reference

Writing Life Participation Goals: Beyond the Impairment

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAACApraxia of SpeechAutismExecutive FunctionFeeding and SwallowingLanguage DevelopmentPediatric Brain InjuryStuttering
This resource helps therapists shift from impairment-driven goals to life participation goals that reflect what truly matters to the individual. It includes real-world goal examples and a worksheet to support writing goals that center autonomy, connection, and everyday engagement.
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Handout

Screen Time for Babies and Toddlers

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensory
This reflective handout supports parents of children ages birth to three in navigating screen time with clarity, compassion, and intention. Rather than prescribing limits, it invites meaningful awareness of how screens show up in daily life and what might be getting crowded out.
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Handout

Pacifiers: Finding Balance as a Parent

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricOTSLPFeeding and SwallowingLanguage DevelopmentSensory
This handout offers a balanced, compassionate overview of pacifier use, helping parents understand both the benefits and considerations without overwhelming them with conflicting advice. It’s a supportive tool for therapists to guide conversations about infant soothing, feeding, and developmental choices in a judgment-free way.
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Handout

Understanding AAC Trials: What Families Need to Know

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPAACLanguage Development
This handout helps families understand what an AAC trial is, why it matters, and what steps to expect along the way, from evaluation to funding approval. It’s a clear, compassionate tool therapists can use to guide families through the AAC process with realistic expectations.
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Therapy Activity

Affirmation Posters: A Toolkit for Connection and Confidence

Print Resource — US Letter — 7 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentPediatric Brain InjurySensory
This set of six affirmation posters offers fresh, meaningful messages to help kids build confidence, resilience, and self-trust. Designed for therapy spaces, these statements spark reflection and connection without feeling cheesy or forced.
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Therapy Activity

Silly Visual Categorization Game

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
This playful categorization game is perfect for sparking language, imagination, and movement in therapy sessions. With open-ended visuals and silly categories, kids get to justify their choices, explore flexible thinking, and have fun without worrying about being “right.”
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Clinical Reference Handout

Tools for Creating and Customizing Social Stories

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismLanguage Development
This resource introduces a range of digital tools therapists can use to create personalized, engaging social stories for clients working on social communication skills. It includes platform overviews, usage tips, and visual examples, making it easy to find the right tool for different therapy goals.
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