School Speech Therapy

Darla Gardner is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience in both the skilled nursing and educational settings.
“Ms Gardenia” was created after an adorable and otherwise quirky second grader with autism lovingly referred to her by that name on a daily basis despite multiple attempts to correct. Although he is no longer on caseload, many more students like him remain and his nickname is used as a reminder that although therapy can be frustrating and challenging it is the most rewarding and life changing field to be a part of.
This site was created as a resource for parents, therapists and other professionals to share therapy ideas and activities, to encourage therapists and parents who feel overwhelmed and to promote products that improve communication across settings.
If you would like to read more about my professional journey please click the read more link below. Read More…

Songs for Preschoolers: Winter Vocabulary

Using Editable Products in your Classroom

Using Rhymes and Fingerplay to Increase Language Skills

Experiencing Language at Home With Muffins

What’s Free on TpT: Earth Day

Spring Preschool Vocabulary: Insects

Polar Bear Activities in Speech Therapy

Speech Snacks: Santa’s Cookies

Halloween Costume Ideas for the SLP

Free Halloween Speech Therapy Activities

Motivating Preschoolers in Speech Therapy

Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19

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