As long as we create a substantial amount of structure, providing examples, materials, and basic ideas, the kids come up with some fantastic results. Children have mixed feelings about being videotaped. Many of them report their least favorite part of therapy is the videotapes. However, used correctly, it is one of the most important aspects of treatment and assessment. Children love to plan field trips.
Field trips are terrific for encouraging carryover.
Groups have to prepare really well for field trips in order for them to be more than just a diversion from the therapy room. Children trust adults more when the adults participate. We set goals, play the games, eat the snacks, stutter on purpose, share experiences, and do the creative activities alongside the kids. There are hundreds of ways to target speech goals. Below, I share some of our favorite and most successful activities.