Resources

Speech Sound Development Chart
A summary of the average age for consonant acquisition in children birth – age 8.

Language Processing Checklist
Can help identify students, ages 5-12, who may be at risk for language processing difficulties.

Early Reading Checklist
Provides developmental guidelines for reading behaviors for children from birth to five years.

Written Language
Find out how a typical kindergartener expresses him/herself through writing. There are links to other ages here as well.

Social Behavior Rating Scale – A listing of social behaviors that should be present by 12 months of age.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech vs. Phonological Disorder – General guidelines on how children with CAS differ from those with phonological disorder.

American Speech-Language Hearing Association - ASHA is the professional association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. It provides information on speech and language disorders.

Learning Disabilities Association of America - The LDA provides a wealth of information about all types of learning disabilities. You'll find information about how to support children with disabilities and what the best practices are as reported by ongoing research. If you, your child or your student has a learning disability the LDA is worth looking into.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – CHADD is a national organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. It also keeps members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD.

All Kinds of Minds - Presents the latest research on how children learn and proposes programs, products, and services that help students struggling in school become more successful learners. The organization emphasizes team collaboration by parents, students, educators, and clinicians to better understand and nurture children’s individual learning profiles of strengths and weaknesses.

Resources for Kids: These are some of my favorite kid-friendly websites.

Quia – Speech and Language games

PBS Kids - Explore and play hundreds of fun educational games with favorite PBS KIDS characters.

Time for Kids - The latest news from around the world for kids in grades K-6. Includes related polls, games, and websites.

Sports Illustrated for Kids - The online counterpart to Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine. It's a fun, safe environment for kids, filled with some of the best sports information.

National Geographic for Kids - Features different people, animals, and places each month with facts, games, activities, and related links.

Discovery Kids - Includes a kids chat room, online science games, and a station guide.

Story Nory - Free audio books, including classic fairy tales, and original stories for children. Read and listen simultaneously.

Ed Helper – This site boasts a comprehensive collection of links to instructional materials in all subject areas

Big Universe - Read best children's picture books online for free. Create and publish your own children's picture e-book. Browse & buy from online children's bookshops.