Pediatric resources

677 printable resources for pediatric patients and clients, for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists: handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Clinical Reference

Doll Play at Mealtimes for Feeding and Swallowing Development

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This resource is for clinicians and caregivers who are seeking ideas to motivate their children to participate in oral feeding during the mealtime experience.
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Therapy Activity

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricSLPLiteracy
That lovely old lady is ready for her fall comeback! What can you make from leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and rope? Only this old lady knows the secret! With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page–a fun story to get ready for the fall season.
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Relationships, Friendships, and Successful Social Communication: Addressing Disability (2018)

PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This article reviews a variety of research papers related to friendship and social communication in the autistic community. The World Health Organization’s Classification of Functioning framework and the social model of disability state that although individuals may be challenged by their health impairment, disability is created by barriers to access and independence in society. Clinicians […]
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Strategies for Language Intervention with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This presentation will cover strategies for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) implementing language intervention with Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children. It will discuss why DHH children with language disorder need explicit language instruction, Intervention strategies for literacy, vocabulary, and syntax will be discussed, as well as overall language intervention techniques.
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Drawing Talking: Listening to Children With Speech Sound Disorders (2022)

PediatricSLPArticulation and Phonology
Part of our job as speech therapists is to develop holistic and client-centered treatment plans to maximize progress and impact. In pediatrics, we often collaborate with parents and teachers during the assessment process but may not be fully evaluating the child’s perspective. The Sound Effects Study Drawing Protocol is a holistic, arts-based technique to support […]
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Handout

Tantrums and Frustration in Non-Speaking Children

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPAutismLanguage Development
This resource is for parents who are seeking tips to help their non-speaking child through tantrums and periods of frustration.
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