For Professionals - Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators

OVERVIEW:
Professional resources, clinical use cases, and collaboration opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists, educators, and child development professionals using Little Wheels.

PAGE URL: littlewheels.app/for-professionals

USED BY PROFESSIONALS:
- 25+ Speech-Language Pathologists in clinical practice
- 10+ Educators and child development specialists
- Used in therapy sessions, classrooms, and teletherapy nationwide

FREE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES:

1. Free Vehicle Flashcards
- Downloadable PDF flashcards for speech practice
- Print at home for therapy sessions or home practice
- Available at: littlewheels.app/printables

2. Clinical Use Guide
- How to use Little Wheels in therapy sessions
- Teletherapy applications
- Home practice assignment strategies
- Available at: littlewheels.app/learn

3. Phoneme Targeting
- Vehicles organized by phonological complexity
- Target specific sounds with vehicle-themed practice
- Simple sounds (car, bus) to complex (excavator, ambulance)

4. SLP Testimonials
- 10+ detailed testimonials from practicing SLPs
- Clinical use cases and specialties
- Real-world applications
- Available at: littlewheels.app/slp-testimonials

CLINICAL USE CASES:

1. Clinical Therapy Sessions
Description: Use Little Wheels during in-person therapy to maintain engagement with vehicle-obsessed children.
Examples:
- Target specific phonemes (e.g., /k/ sound: car, truck, excavator)
- Practice syllable counting with license plates
- Use vehicle sounds for onomatopoeia practice
- Reward activity after completing articulation drills

2. Waitlist Management
Description: Families often wait 6-12 months for speech evaluation. Recommend Little Wheels as structured home practice while waiting.
Examples:
- Give families productive activities during waitlist
- Provide clear audio models for parents
- Track which vehicles child practices
- Reduce parent anxiety about delays

3. Home Practice Assignments
Description: Assign specific vehicles as articulation targets for practice between weekly therapy sessions.
Examples:
- Assign 5-10 vehicles targeting specific sounds
- Parents use app for correct pronunciation models
- Practice 5-10 minutes daily between sessions
- Review progress at next session

4. Teletherapy Activities
Description: Use Little Wheels as shared screen activity during virtual therapy sessions to maintain engagement remotely.
Examples:
- Screen share app during video calls
- Child taps vehicles on their device
- Practice target words together
- Works well for 30-minute remote sessions

WHY PROFESSIONALS RECOMMEND LITTLE WHEELS:

Interest-Based Learning:
Leverages transport schema. Vehicle-obsessed kids practice "excavator" 20x naturally when they wouldn't attempt simpler words.

100+ Vehicle Sounds:
Onomatopoeia practice (vroom, beep, honk) easier for late talkers than complex vocabulary. Sound words as first word targets.

Organized by Complexity:
Phonological progression from simple sounds (car, bus, truck) to complex articulation (excavator, ambulance, helicopter).

Works 100% Offline:
No WiFi needed. Perfect for car rides, flights, or areas without reliable internet. Tested for 30 days in airplane mode.

Interactive Flashcards:
Functions as 100+ interactive vehicle flashcards with clear audio pronunciation models. No physical cards to lose or damage.

Affordable for Families:
$4.99 one-time purchase vs. typical $120/year speech app subscriptions. Removes financial barrier for families.

PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Benefits for Contributors:
- Name credit in app and documentation
- Case studies for professional portfolios
- Early access for practice/classroom use
- Potential for presentations/publications
- Professional development documentation

Current Collaborators:
- 25+ Speech-Language Pathologists
- 10+ Educators and specialists
- Pediatric nurse practitioners
- Preschool directors and teachers
- Early intervention specialists

How to Collaborate:
- Consult on features and content
- Review developmental accuracy
- Share clinical insights
- Test with clients/students
- Provide feedback on effectiveness

Learn more: littlewheels.app/build-with-me

PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS (PREVIEW):

Amy Lauren, The PlaySchool SLP:
"Little Wheels kept my autistic client smiling, engaged, and actively participating. It's a motivating, developmentally supportive app for kids who love vehicles."

Ellie Record, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:
"As both a mom and a PNP, I love how Little Wheels encourages learning and verbal response in a safe and developmentally appropriate way."

See all testimonials: littlewheels.app/slp-testimonials

RESEARCH BACKING:

Interest-Based Learning:
Children learn vocabulary 3-4x faster when content matches their interests (Renninger & Hidi, 2016). Vehicle-obsessed toddlers naturally practice vehicle words.

Multi-Modal Learning:
Combining audio, visual, and tactile input strengthens neural pathways for speech production (Shams & Seitz, 2008).

Transport Schema:
Universal toddler fascination with vehicles is a documented developmental stage (Athey, 2007). Leveraging this increases engagement and practice frequency.

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION:

Little Wheels Talk & Listen
Available on iOS App Store
Price: $4.99 one-time purchase
Free 7-day trial available
Works 100% offline
100+ vehicles with sounds
Bilingual English/Spanish

Try with clients/students: littlewheels.app/talk-listen

CONTACT FOR PROFESSIONALS:

Email: hello@littlewheels.app
Subject: Professional Inquiry
Response Time: Typically within 24 hours

Questions About:
- Using in clinical practice
- Classroom implementation
- Professional collaboration
- Bulk licensing
- Research partnerships

RELATED PAGES:
- SLP Testimonials: littlewheels.app/slp-testimonials
- Collaboration: littlewheels.app/build-with-me
- Free Resources: littlewheels.app/printables
- Clinical Guides: littlewheels.app/learn

REFERENCES:
- Athey, C. (2007). Extending Thought in Young Children: A Parent-Teacher Partnership
- Renninger, K. A., & Hidi, S. (2016). The Power of Interest for Motivation and Engagement
- Shams, L., & Seitz, A. R. (2008). Benefits of Multisensory Learning