English Language Learners and the Road to Reading
Children who are English language learners (ELL) are at higher risk of having difficulty learning to read. “When bilingual children’s vocabulary levels are too low in the language in which… Read more »
Classroom Displays: How Much Is Too Much?
The ability to focus and sustain attention to relevant information is important for learning in the classroom and for academic achievement. The more time spent focused on a task, the… Read more »
Social Communication Development in Toddlers
If you have ever been confused or concerned by your child’s communication and social skills, know that you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether their child is adequately communicating and… Read more »
Seven Reasons To Include A Sibling In Your Child’s Early Intervention Therapy
If your child is receiving early intervention services, consider including siblings in the process whenever possible. Siblings already act as a child’s model, motivator, playmate, and best friend. Just as… Read more »
How Do I Make My Child Talk?
Parents of young children frequently ask, “How do I make my child talk?” There is no way to “make” a child speak, but we can use techniques to keep a… Read more »
Supporting Children with Autism with Social Stories
Social Stories are short stories used as a teaching tool for children with autism that describe a potentially challenging situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives,… Read more »
The Skill of Teaching Social Skills
Social skills are the skills we have to get along with other people. Social skills can be as basic as saying hello and good-bye, or smiling and making eye contact with… Read more »
The A-B-Cs of Behavior
Problem behaviors may be a common challenge for students, especially those with developmental and learning disabilities. Parents, educators, and family members may find problem behaviors in children a common source… Read more »
Follow the Leader: Using Reciprocal Imitation to Build Play and Language
Learning to play is a foundational skill in child development. To engage with others, children must first demonstrate joint attention. Joint attention is the shared focus of two individuals on… Read more »
Support Your Child’s Reading Development at Home
Learning to read is a complex process that starts early in the preschool years. Parents can help their children make faster progress in learning to read by regularly engaging in… Read more »
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