Weekly Therapy Tip Speech Therapy Tools for Speech Clarity Clear speech isn’t learned by listening alone—it’s learned by feeling accurate movements. That’s why many clinicians use speech therapy tools for speech clarity to give kids precise, repeatable tactile cues… October 2, 2025 Weekly Therapy Tip From the Experts A Modern Look at Van Riper’s Phonetic Placement Approach by Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP This poster was presented at the 2016 annual ASHA Connect Convention, Poster Session #PS02. Download the poster here ABSTRACT Presentation explores 1) traditional versus phonological therapy,… July 11, 2016 From the Experts TalkTools News COME & VISIT WITH US AT THE 2015 ASHA CONVENTION – BOOTH 417 The annual American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention is just around the corner and we are as excited as ever here at TalkTools. The 2015 convention will be in Denver, Colorado, November 12,… October 7, 2015 TalkTools News From the Experts Podcast: A Case for Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Recently, TalkTools® Presenter Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP joined Jeff Stepen, MS, CCC-SLP on his podcast, Conversations in Speech Pathology. In the podcast, Robyn discusses common misconceptions about Oral Placement Therapy (OPT).… July 20, 2015 From the Experts Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: TMJ Sensory Feedback for Calming Hey Sara, Recently you had a parent open question meeting in Corpus Christi, TX. I was there with my 8 month old baby. You were talking to a woman who’s… November 12, 2014 Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: Strong Gag Reflex Tervehdys!   I am speech pathologist from Finland, took your class about Feeding Therapy: a sensory-motor approach at Helsinki last May. I am sending you an e-mail, because I met a new… October 8, 2014 Ask A Therapist Annabelle's Progress ANNABELLE’S 1ST YEAR CONCLUSION The past 12 months have taken us on a new and unexpected journey. We are so blessed to have the support of many as we reflect on Belle’s 1st year. At… September 30, 2014 Annabelle's Progress Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: A Therapeutic Alternative to Mouthing Habits Hi Sara,   It has been awhile since we have seen you in Richmond! James is doing well. His speech seems pretty normal to us at this point (maybe some subtle… September 24, 2014 Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: Biting & Feeding Improvement Hi and good morning! I am writing from Israel. I participated in your course last November in Jerusalem and, thank goodness, have been using many of your techniques to assist… September 17, 2014 Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: Pre-Feeding Suggestion Hi,   I was interested in a couple of your products and what would be suitable for both of my daughters.   Anne is 5 and a half and has… September 10, 2014 Ask A Therapist