Informative Handouts

A critical aspect of therapy is providing education and resources to parents so that they may know the most effective ways to support their children. We have written and collected information on a variety of topics pertinent to parents of children with delayed development. Each of our articles can be read online or downloaded and printed as a handout.

General Information

Choosing Great Toys for Your Child
How Does Therapy Work?
Prompting Hierarchy: Part 1
Prompting Hierarchy: Part 2
Prompting Hierarchy: Part 3
Top 12 Things to Know About Raising Your Child Bilingually

Parents and Parent Participation

Observing and Particiapting in Your Child’s Therapy
The Clinician-Parent Partnership

Advice for Parents

Advice for Parents: Children with Delayed Speech
Adivce for Parents: Children Who Stutter
Advice for Parents: Children with Vocal Abuse
Advice for Parents: Children with Word Finding Problems

Early Intervention

Frequently Asked Clinical Questions about Early Intervention
Separation from Parents
Transitioning from Early Intervention to School Services

Communication and Language Skills

Creating and Using Picture Icons for Communication
Ear Infections and the Development of Language
Gestures, Signs, Pictures, Words: How Does It All Work? Part 1
Gestures, Signs, Pictures, Words: How Does It All Work? Part 2
Gestures, Signs, Pictures, Words: How Does It All Work? Part 3
Gestures, Signs, Pictures, Words: How Does It All Work? Part 4
Language and Play
Language and Reading
The Role of Joint Attention in Early Communication

Motor, Sensory, and Self-Help Skills

Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Movement and Sensory Integration
Self-Care Skills
Sensory Enriching Activities
What Dressing Skills Should My Child Have?
What Fine Motor Skills Should My Child Have?
What Play Skills Should My Child Have?

Behavior

Interpreting Your Child’s Behaviors: A Sensory Perspective
Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 1
Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 2
Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 3
Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 4

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