Creating and Using Picture Icons for Communication
Picture icons are a great way of assisting with communication for children at all levels. The pictures represent objects and activities that a child might not yet be able to…
Read more...Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 1
Often when children have difficulty communicating, for whatever reason, they develop challenging behaviors to communicate or to deal with the frustration that their inability to communicate causes them. Much to…
Read more...Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 2
…occur less frequently, i.e., being on the lookout for the pointing or eye gaze of the child in the example above and acting quickly to acknowledge the child’s communication. They…
Read more...Storytelling and Literacy
Storytelling is a great way to work on language and literacy skills with children. No matter how young or old your child is, storytelling will provide opportunities for him to…
Read more...Graphic Organizers and Reading Comprehension
…comprehension skills of their children and students. Below is an example of a graphic organizer that can be utilized while working on reading comprehension and WH questions. Example of Implementation:…
Read more...How to Support Gestalt Language Processors Using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Protocol
…of the NLA protocol. Child-led therapy Acknowledge all communication and communication attempts. Honor all modalities of communication (gestures, AAC, spoken words, etc.) • Be a detective and collaborate with families…
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...How Do I Make My Child Talk?
…to play and learn. If a child feels like he is being tested or commanded to speak, chances are he never will. Keeping playtime fun will naturally encourage your child…
Read more...Motor and Sensory Disorders
Motor skills help a child move, manipulate objects, and interact with the environment. Sensory skills define the way the senses are used to understand the environment. Disorders of these two…
Read more...Aphasia
…communication. Speech therapy can help clients learn compensatory strategies for verbal and written communication, practice sounds being produced in error, determine the strongest methods for communication, and support memory functioning….
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