SNF Speech Therapy

Conserving Energy During Meal Time

Breath Support Activities: Success Stories

More Than Just Apps: Creative and Skilled Therapy Using the iPad

In A Summer Slump? Spice Up SNF Speech With Cupcakes!

When Communication, Cognition And Swallowing Are Affected By Decreased Breath Support

How I Use Apps in Skilled Nursing for Cognitive Therapy

SNF Speech Today: Reminisce and Expressive Language

Cognitive Activity using Peg Board for Speech Therapy in SNF

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…

Conserving Energy During Meal Time

Breath Support Activities: Success Stories

More Than Just Apps: Creative and Skilled Therapy Using the iPad

Cutting Coupons in Therapy

In A Summer Slump? Spice Up SNF Speech With Cupcakes!

When Communication, Cognition And Swallowing Are Affected By Decreased Breath Support

SNF SLP Humor…Take Two!

SNF SLP Humor…Take One

How I Use Apps in Skilled Nursing for Cognitive Therapy

These Hands…

SNF Speech Today: Reminisce and Expressive Language

Cognitive Activity using Peg Board for Speech Therapy in SNF

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