In this video, Katie Beach, Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Tree Society, shares how the speech recognition app, Voiceitt, works and why this technology can be such an empowering communication tool. Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology Read More ›
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about laser projection keyboards
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. Assistive Technology is any device, piece of equipment, or product that makes it easier for someone with a disability to live more independently. In this video, Linda Bonnar, director of Pine Tree Society's Speech and Assistive Technology program, tells us Read More ›
Robin Galleher retiring in October
“She makes everyone feel at home the moment they walk through the door.” That’s how Noel Sullivan, president and CEO of Pine Tree Society describes Robin Galleher, MSPA-A, CCC-A. Robin has been the Director of Audiology at Pine Tree Society since 1999. This October, she is retiring after 21 years of service. “Robin built Pine Tree Read More ›
A Maine tradition for over 50 years
Pine Tree Society’s 2020 holiday cards feature beautiful paintings by two celebrated Maine artists: Sandy Crabtree and Carlton Plummer. Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards 12 times. She is a noted children’s book illustrator and a longtime Bath resident who taught at Morse High School for nearly 30 Read More ›
What does a remote speech/language therapy session look like?
“Awesome.” “Hitting it out of the park.” “Superior.” Those are some of the ways parents have described their child’s experience with Pine Tree Society’s Speech Language Pathologists remote speech/language therapy telepractice sessions. These one-on-one video speech/language therapy sessions allow children to maintain and work on their speech Read More ›
Three tips to maintain your child’s communication skills at home
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Navigating remote learning from home will be a part of our daily lives for the foreseeable future. Whether your child’s school is a hybrid or a full distance learning model, some degree of online learning is going to take place. Knowing that, how do you Read More ›
Ten tips for distance learning
Pine Tree Society is a leader in distance learning for students with special needs. From early intervention for preschoolers to maintaining speech and language skills in high school, Pine Tree Society is expert at meeting the individual needs of students of all ages. Whether you are a parent homeschooling or a teacher providing distance Read More ›
Four ways to have fun getting active
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Remote learning from home means less daily physical activity for your child. Whether your child’s school is a hybrid or a full distance learning model, parents will need to find creative ways to promote movement throughout the day. Regardless of your Read More ›
Three tips to structure your homeschooling or distance learning day
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Whether you are homeschooling or your child is distance learning in school, these helpful tips are applicable to children of all abilities. 1) Make a schedule for the day. What are the goals you hope to accomplish? Create the schedule Read More ›