Navigating gaming and remote therapy with school-age kids (with Sam Helvie)

Whether we like it or not, gaming and devices are here to stay. As parents, therapists, and educators, we have to figure out how to help kids navigate these situations safely.That's why I invited Sam Helvie to the show to share his experiences as a speech-language pathologist, teletherapist, and gamer.Sam is a pediatric speech pathologist who has had a wide range of experience, but currently he serves a K-5 caseload in Southern California 100% online.He's done a lot of research on the differences between online and in-person communication, as well as social skills required to safely participate in online gaming.​​​​​​In this conversation, Sam and I discuss:✅Unexpected logistical challenges that come up when providing speech therapy online to high-needs areas.✅How to keep kids engaged in online therapy, while keeping therapy functional and relevant.✅How to help kids safely participate in online gaming communities, including the benefits and downfalls of online games for kids. ✅Practical suggestions for building speech and language skills using technology.To reach out to Sam, you can find him on LinkedIn here.You can also email him at [email protected] this episode, Sam and I mention my Ultimate Guide to Sentence Structure, which outlines common sentence types that are challenging for kids with language processing issues. To get this guide and learn how to build the syntax skills kids need to have solid language comprehension skills, check out the Ultimate Guide to Sentence Structure here.