Letter of the Week: M

Are you getting in the Halloween spirit? For kids with speech, language, communication, social, and sensory issues, now is a good time to start practicing for the “big day”. Talk about and rehearse the steps and social expectations of trick-or-treating and Halloween parties. Do some dry runs with costumes to get used to them. Practice saying (or using alternative means to communicate) “trick or treat” and “thank you”. Preparation and practice can go a long way to allowing your child to participate in and enjoy the Halloween experience. To continue getting into the Halloween spirit, up next is the letter ‘m’ and monsters!

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