L Words Speech Therapy Exercises
Home L Words Speech Therapy Exercises Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Understanding the Articulation of Speech Sounds Articulation is described as “the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech”. When producing sounds, we use a variety of body parts known as “articulators”, that include the tongue, lips, upper teeth, alveolar […]
Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome: History, Characteristics, and Diagnosis
Home What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s Syndrome, until the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) used to be its own diagnosis. The term was synonymous with “high functioning autism.” Asperger’s syndrome, was different than other ASDs because people with Asperger’s […]
S Words Speech Therapy Exercises
Home S Words Speech Therapy Exercises Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Why “S Words in Speech Therapy” Matters All children develop at different rates. Some children develop faster, while some need a little extra time to meet milestones. This is specifically applicable to speech sounds. Formulating the sounds we use for […]
R Words Speech Therapy Exercises
Home R Words Speech Therapy Exercises Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Introduction to Speech Sound Acquisition in Children One of the many skills that can be targeted by speech language pathologists is speech sound acquisition. As our children grow, they acquire different sounds that they can use to produce target words […]
What to expect your first telehealth session
Home What to expect your first telehealth session Written By: Farrah Coppolino Telehealth services are widely used in healthcare and have allowed patients to connect to providers with ease. Like other forms of healthcare, applied behavior analysis (ABA) services can be provided via telehealth. ABA focuses on improving socially significant behaviors (i.e., anything important) to […]
What is the Theory of Mind in Children With Autism
Home What is the Theory of Mind in Children With Autism Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S There are two children playing together, Ariella and Sienna. Ariella and Sienna are picking daisies and are putting them in their own baskets. Sienna finds a four leaf clover and puts it in her basket. […]
Most Important Social Skills for Kids to Have
Home Most Important Social Skills for Kids to Have Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Why Focus on Social Skills for Children? As a speech language pathologist, one of the most frequent questions I receive is “why are you working on social skills?” Social skills fall under the umbrella term of communication. […]
10 Sensory Activities for Autism
Home 10 Sensory Activities for Autism Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Play is the work of children. They learn about their world through their five senses and exploring their natural environments. This looks like sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Play is the vehicle for this exploration. Toys and activities should […]
Speech Therapy Exercises for Toddlers with Speech Disorders
Home Speech Therapy Exercises for Toddlers with Speech Disorders Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S According to the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, a speech sound disorder is difficulty with perception, motor production, or phonological representation of speech sounds. Addressing these issues often involves using effective speech therapy techniques for toddlers. […]
7 Ways to Enjoy the Winter Break
Home 7 Ways to Enjoy the Winter Break Written By: Danielle Commander, M.S. Ed, BT. Winter break provides children with a much-needed time off from school. During the break, children get a chance to sleep in, relax at home, eat their favorites foods, and just enjoy the holiday season. While the first few days go […]