I have a client who picks and scratches her skin until she bleeds. It is a behavior that is being addressed by other members of her team. It comes and goes. This week it came.
AAC, communication | in AAC Children are observant and naturally curious. As they get older they begin to notice differences between themselves and others. Sometimes that sparks questions about differences in skin color or other physical differences, sometimes about behaviors they find curious, sometimes regarding the way another child talks (or the fact that someone doesn't talk). These questions are not intended to be rude, insulting, or hurtful. They are simply seeking information and learning about the world around them. Whether or not you have a child with special needs, it is important for all kids to understand special needs. Understanding leads to acceptance and compassion, inclusion and kindness. Books can be a great way to share information and open a dialogue.
children's books, disabilities, language, special needs, speech | in Child Development, Language, Speech, books Dr. Robertson made a simple but powerful statement: we are good at telling parents about the need to read to their children (the why), but we never tell them what or how to read to children. Oh. My. Goodness! As Oprah would say, huge 'ah-ha!' moment! Then I saw a review for a new book by speech-language pathologist Kimberly Scanlon: "Learning to Read is a Ball". "Learning to Read is a Ball" is part children's book, part parent guide. An example of what to read, with a guide on how to read it!
book review, language, literacy | in Child Development, Language For Better Hearing & Speech Month (#BHSM) this month I have been writing a blog series on what parents wished they had known sooner. The focus this week is the third theme: Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC)!
AAC, BHSM, early intervention | in AAC, BHSM This weekend, I finished our latest SLP Book Club book: The Rosie Project: A Novel.
Asperger's, Autism, SLP Book Club | in books