October is full of speech-language potential—and these Halloween-themed activities make it fun and functional. Here’s a roundup of engaging, low-prep therapy ideas (with direct links!) to support communication goals in the most festive way possible.

Halloween is full of communication moments—if we make space for them. Here’s how to support AAC users with core vocabulary, visual supports, and easy ideas to make this season more accessible, expressive, and fun for everyone.

Looking to combine sensory and speech therapy this fall? This post offers SLP + OT co-treatment ideas using pumpkins, leaves, sensory bins and movement, perfect for supporting communication and regulation in one engaging, themed session.

Fall is full of speech opportunities, especially at the pumpkin patch! Learn how SLPs and caregivers can use seasonal outings to target vocabulary, concepts, sequencing, and social language, making the experience fun and communication-rich for every child.

Halloween can be challenging for kids with sensory or communication needs, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover SLP‑approved, sensory‑friendly Halloween tips that support inclusion, communication and joy during fall festivities.

Halloween is full of communication opportunities, but it can also be challenging for AAC users. Learn how SLPs and caregivers can prep devices, plan ahead, and make trick-or-treating inclusive, fun, and empowering for every communicator this spooky season.

If you're gearing up for the chaos (ahem, excitement) of the first week back to school, I've got your back. Let's kick off the school year with some juicy secrets to rock your first week back and set the stage for a stellar year ahead. From taming wild behaviors to mastering speech schedule Tetris, I’ve got it all covered!

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with educational pirate-themed speech and language activities.

Looking for fun and interactive Thanksgiving-themed apps for speech-language therapy? Check out these favorites: Hand Turkey, Thanksgiving Puzzles, More Holiday Dinner!, and More Pie! These apps offer engaging activities while targeting various therapy goals such as vocabulary, following directions, verbs, and life skills. Whether it's creating a turkey, solving puzzles, preparing a feast, or baking a pie, these apps are sure to add excitement to your sessions. Happy Thanksgiving!

Looking for fun and engaging Halloween-themed apps for speech-language therapy? Check out these favorites: Go Away Big Green Monster, Pumpkin Carving Salon, Frankenstein Build and Play, and Peek-a-Boo Trick or Treat. These apps offer interactive activities that target various therapy goals such as vocabulary, sequencing, body parts, emotions, and more. From reading interactive books to carving virtual pumpkins, these apps are sure to make your Halloween sessions spooktacular! Happy Halloween!

Looking for a fun fall therapy activity? Grab a bag of pumpkins! Engage students of all ages with activities like comparing and contrasting, vocabulary practice, joint attention exercises, labeling parts of a pumpkin, preposition games, body part placement, sorting by attributes, describing with the EET, and encouraging requesting. Pumpkins offer endless possibilities for therapy goals.