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06Jun
How can Speech therapy help my child?
when we talk about communication difficulties, we aren’t just referring to verbal language, or helping a child to talk.
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19May
What is Sensory processing?
I get asked a lot about sensory processing disorder or sensory sensitivities by parents wondering why their child is over sensitive to noise, or won’t eat crunchy foods and many other presentations of sensory problems. First of all many parents have trouble getting a diagnosis of sensory processing problems and they want to know why. […]
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27Jan
How to use Token Reward Systems with children with Autism as a behaviour strategy
Token economy systems (e.g. sticker/reward charts, points systems) are extremely effective tools and behaviour strategy for both parents and teachers in order to provide positive reinforcement, teach appropriate behaviour and minimise challenging behaviour. They allow caregivers to reward target (appropriate) behaviours and allow children to visually see the goal or ‘prize’ that they are [...]
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20Jan
PLAY, LAUGH, LEARN LANGUAGE – and Autism
Why is PLAYTIME so important for my child with autism’s communication skills? The Link Between Play and Learning PLAY is more than just fun and games for infants and children. Communication begins before we even learn to talk. In the first few months of life, babies learn to communicate by listening to voices and sounds, […]
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02Dec
How to Make S.E.N.S.E. of a Meltdown
Meltdowns are a common problem that parents struggle with. Looking at meltdowns through a sensory lens can help make S.E.N.S.E. of your child's meltdown.
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02Dec
How To Implement Routines Effectively
Routines are an integral component to preparing for and attending school. Routines enable children to anticipate what happens next and gives them a great deal of control over what they do during each part of the day.
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13Nov
Will Using PECS Stop the Development of Speech?
PECS is an efficient mode of communication for children who are non-verbal and children who “speak” but have difficulties being understood by others. In this way, a child’s pictures act as their “words” while speech and language skills are still developing, which in turn is likely to reduce frustration and behaviours associated with communication breakdowns.
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