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SOTB 9: A Non-Responsive Child with Autism with Guests Helen and Elizabeth

Join me and my guests Helen and Elizabeth from www.SpeechblogUK.com as we brainstorm some ideas for a child with autism who doesn't respond to anything. Links and Notes: www.SpeechBlogUK.com Observe the child to look for interests Intensive Interaction: Do what they're doing Gradually introduce your own toys and promote

Teaching Core Vocabulary for AAC Users (Jeff Stepen)

In this episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains, Carrie Clark is joined by Jeff Stepen from www.conversationsinspeech.com to discuss activities that will help target core vocabulary for AAC users. Core Vocabulary for AAC Users Links: Conversations in Speech Podcast Pixon Project PRC Website Word Toob App Songs/Music: http://vantatenhove.com/

Social Skills Activities for Middle Schoolers: Speech Therapy Goals and Ideas

Social Skills Activities for Middle Schoolers: Speech Therapy Goals and Ideas Many of our children with language delays also have trouble with social skills.  This may be due to certain conditions that impair social skills, like autism, or it may just be because these children have trouble learning

Speech Therapy Goals for Autism: 5 Areas to Consider

Speech Therapy Goals for Autism: 5 Areas to Consider Autistic children and teens can benefit from speech/language therapy to boost their communication skills.But what goals should we write for these clients? This page contains suggestions for 5 different speech therapy goals for autistic children and teens.  We'll walk you through

SOTB2: Non-Verbal Speech Therapy with Guest Host Lauren Laur

Welcome to the second episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains! I'm your host, Carrie Clark and today I will be brainstorming therapy ideas for a non-verbal child who makes sounds but doesn't have any real words. Today I'm joined by my guest host, Lauren Laur from the Expressly Speaking Teachers Pay

Establishing Joint Attention: Therapy for Children Who Aren’t Tuned In

Establishing and Improving Joint Attention in Children Join the Hub to Access (Free Trial) Johnny doesn’t pay attention to other people.  He doesn’t notice the other children that play around him and when an adult tries to get his attention,

Echolalia: What is Echolalia and How Can We Help?

Echolalia: When Children Repeat what you Say (Speech Therapy Ideas) What if a child repeats questions instead of answering? What if they quote lines from a show or movie? What if they repeat things that they have heard others say? Well, this is called "echolalia" and it's how

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The Magic Formula to Teach a Child Any New Skill (By Fading Supports)

The inspiration for this post came to me while I was laying in my 10-month-old’s crib with him.  Yeah, I’m that mom.  But let me explain! My sweet baby boy was an excellent sleeper until he hit the 6-month mark.  Then, suddenly we went from one night waking to

Functional Communication: Goals and Speech Therapy Ideas

Functional Communication: Goals and Speech Therapy Ideas The term "functional communication" refers to a person's ability to communicate their basic wants and needs. Children who aren't speaking yet or who don't speak much can benefit from speech therapy targeting functional communication. This page explains how to work

PECS for Autism | Speech Therapy Phases and Strategies

PECS For Autism | Using Pictures to Help Children Communicate The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a way for non-speaking children to let you know what they need by handing you a picture. While children can use pictures to communicate in a variety of ways, the PECS

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Communication Boards for Autism and Other Speech Delays

Communication Boards for Autism and Other Speech Delays A communication board is a set of pictures that a child can use to point to what they want/need. Children and teens with autism or other speech delays can use communication boards to get their basic wants and needs met and

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Social Skills for Autistic Adolescents and Teens

Social Skills for Autistic Adolescents and Teens Today we're discussing how to teach conversation and social skills to older children who are struggling.  This may include children with autism or other social impairments. Social Skill Therapy for Autistic Adolescent and Teens: Join the

Speech Therapy for Autism: Activities, PDFs, and Info

Speech Therapy for Autism: Activities, PDFs, and Info Looking for speech therapy ideas for autistic children and teens? We have you covered! This page contains speech therapy activities, ideas, and information about working with autistic children and teens.  We also explore the Speech and Language Kids Curriculums

AAC Devices for Autism | Are Communication Devices Helpful?

AAC Devices for Autism Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can help children with autism communicate when they struggle to speak. These devices can reduce frustration and improve quality of life for autistic children and their families. This page explains how AAC devices can help autistic children and teens

Sign Language Activities for Late Talkers

Sign Language Activities for Late Talkers When a child is late to talk, sign language can bridge the gap. Having a backup method of communicating (with their hands) can help reduce frustration until their mouth catches up. On this page, we'll show you some ways that you can

Child/Baby not Responding To Name: How Can We Help?

Baby/Child Not Responding to Name: What to Do By the time a child reaches their first birthday, they should be able to respond to their name by looking at whoever said it. But what can we do if a child is late to reach this milestone? This