Speech Trivia
This term refers to the nine areas of focus for which speech-language pathologists provide therapy, including but not limited to articulation, receptive/expressive language, fluency, voice, and social communication.
What is the Big 9.
Although Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, Alaska and this other state both have more lakes within their borders.
What is Wisconsin?
BONUS QUESTION: This city is home to the world's largest freshwater port, connecting Minnesota to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence Seaway, making it a vital hub for shipping and trade.
This music franchise which began in 2001 reimagines popular songs with kid-friendly lyrics and features young singers performing on over 40 different studio albums, holiday albums, and other special editions.
What is Kidz Bop?
These are basic tasks that each of us do every day to stay healthy/clean, and participate in everyday life.
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
This element, represented by the symbol "Au," is known for its use in jewelry and as a form of currency.
What is gold?
This speech generating device app features an emphasis on the motor planning aspect of device access and language learning in which each word is produced by a unique motor movement that always remains consistent.
What is LAMP Words for Life?
Created by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, this sculpture sits at the center of the Minneapolis Sculpture Park over a small pond and has become an iconic symbol of Minneapolis.
What is the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
With 15 billion views, this kids song is the most listened to song on YouTube.
What is Baby Shark?
This neurological condition can affect sensory processing, often resulting in difficulties with sensory discrimination and modulation, commonly observed in children.
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
This pop diva is known for her hits "Umbrella" and "We Found Love," and has her own line of cosmetics called Fenty Beauty.
Who is Rhianna?
These speech sounds are produced by forcing air through a narrow channel, causing turbulence, and include sounds like /f/, /v/, /s/, and /z/.
What are fricatives?
This influential Minneapolis-based music venue, opened in 1970, played a crucial role in launching the careers of several iconic bands and musicians, including Prince and The Replacements.
What is First Avenue?
Since its debut in 1999, this kid's show has produced 322 episodes, making it one of the longest-running animated series.
What is Spongebob Squarepants?
This muscle, located in the upper arm, is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow and is often targeted in rehabilitation for upper extremity injuries.
What is the biceps brachii?
This region is often mistakenly used to refer to the entire country but actually refers to two provinces in the western part of the Netherlands, known for their windmills and tulip fields.
What is Holland?
BONUS QUESTION: This was the year that Holland Center was founded.
Located in the left temporal lobe, this region of the brain is key for processing the meaning of words and language comprehension.
What is Wernicke's Area?
Although Minnesota became a state on May 11, 1858, this renowned Minnesota institution was founded in 1851, and continues to operate today.
What is the University of Minnesota?
This classic children’s book by Maurice Sendak tells the story of a young boy named Max who sails away to an island inhabited by strange creatures and becomes king of the island.
What is Where the Wild Things Are?
BONUS QUESTION: Since its release in 1969, this popular children's book has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into numerous languages, making it one of the most published children's books in history.
This term refers to the coordinated activity of muscles and neural pathways that enable precise control of hand movements, critical for performing fine motor tasks like handwriting and using tools.
What is dexterity?
Known for its chicken sandwiches and the "Waffle Fry," this fast food chain has a strong following and is often praised for its customer service.
What is Chick-fil-A?
This is another name for the cricopharyngeal muscle which, at rest, is contracted to close off the passageway between the esophagus and throat, preventing stomach contents from entering the lungs, and relaxes during swallowing to allow food to pass through to the esophagus.
What is the Upper Esophageal Sphincter?
BONUS QUESTION: This bone is the only bone in the human body that is not connected to any other bones and is situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage.
This medical device, developed in Minnesota, revolutionized diabetes management and is often associated with the invention of the first continuous glucose monitor.
What is the insulin pump?
This children's entertainer, known for his colorful outfits and energetic personality, educates preschoolers about various topics, including colors, numbers, and nature, through engaging videos and adventures.
Who is Blippi?
The profession of Occupational Therapy was officially established in the United States in this year.
What is 1917?
BONUS QUESTION: This historical US event was key to the establishment of the occupational therapy profession.
This invention, created by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, revolutionized communication and is considered one of the most significant technological advancements.
What is the telephone?