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Unlocking the Power of Virtual Speech Therapy: Transforming Communication Skills
In today's digital age, the world has witnessed a significant transformation in the way we communicate, learn, and access services....
birgitgsuess
Nov 2, 20233 min read


How Virtually ConnectEd Started
In 2008, I was working in rural Oregon, USA, providing speech therapy to 3 main K-12 schools and 2 one-room school houses located in...
birgitgsuess
Jun 3, 20232 min read


What Does Virtual Speech Therapy Look Like?
With such a shortage of qualified Speech Therapists around the world, many people are turning to virtual therapy, but what does that look...
birgitgsuess
Jun 1, 20232 min read


What is ESA and Class Wallet?
ESA and Class Wallet basic information.
birgitgsuess
May 29, 20231 min read


Do Virtual Special Education Services Really Work?
The short answer is YES! Virtual or online therapy works just as well as onsite therapy. Virtually ConnectEd’s founders have been...
birgitgsuess
May 22, 20232 min read


Moving Online, The 5 Most Important Things To Do
Since the Coronavirus became global, more and more therapists and teachers have started working online. After working in online settings...
birgitgsuess
Apr 20, 20232 min read


Free Links to Fun Online Educational Activities
Chances are, you and your kids have been affected by the coronavirus quarantines happening around the world, and everyone is asking, what...
birgitgsuess
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Setting up Your Virtual Classroom
Working with students online can be fun and rewarding, but also poses it's own challenges. Here are some tips on how to set up your...
birgitgsuess
Jan 14, 20232 min read


Language Bombardment and Bilingual Kids
Are you raising bilingual children? Is one language more dominant than the other, but you'd really like them to get better at the less...
birgitgsuess
Dec 16, 20222 min read


SPRING IS IN THE AIR!
Sensory Processing and Focus Spring is in the air! It seems as an occupational therapist in the schools one of the main things I am...
Sarah Wollheim OTR/L
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Sensory Activities To Do At Home
During this difficult time dealing with COVID19 many parents are finding themselves spending a great deal of time in close quarters with...
birgitgsuess
May 21, 20202 min read


5 Fun Activities to Boost Language Learning
Whether your child struggles with a language delay, is learning two or more languages or you just want to give them a language boost,...
birgitgsuess
Mar 22, 20192 min read


English ConnectEd - Writing
Bring your child to the next level of speaking, reading and writing in English We are introducing a whole new level of English learning...
birgitgsuess
Feb 21, 20191 min read


Fun Oral Motor Exercises to Increase Strength and Coordination
Oral motor weakness, or weakness in the muscles of the lips, tongue and cheeks, can cause a variety of difficulties. The most serious is...
birgitgsuess
Feb 15, 20192 min read


Let Your Wiggly Kids Wiggle!
Being wiggly is a normal state of being for most children and though some are more wiggly and struggle more than others with sitting and...
birgitgsuess
Jan 15, 20192 min read


Ways a Speech Therapist Can Help Your Child
Many people don't realize all the things Speech Therapists are trained to work on to help support your child. The first thing that comes...
birgitgsuess
Jan 9, 20192 min read


Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all our wonderful families, providers and of course, students! We can't believe that 2018 has come to an end. It was a...
birgitgsuess
Jan 4, 20191 min read


Holiday Language Activities to do with your Child
The holidays are a fun and busy time, they are a time when parents often get to spend more time with their children. It’s a great...
birgitgsuess
Dec 19, 20182 min read


5 Tips on How to Manage the Holidays With a Special Needs Child
The holidays can be a very exciting time of year. Social outings, special foods, waiting for Christmas presents can all be fun, but for...
birgitgsuess
Dec 18, 20183 min read


To Test or Not to Test for Learning Differences: The Fear of Labeling
Many years ago, when I first started working as a Speech Therapist in the schools, I worked with a sweet little boy who had articulation...
birgitgsuess
Aug 22, 20182 min read
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