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 […]
What is Speech Therapy?
Home What is Speech Therapy? Written By: Christina Feuge, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Who Can Benefit from Speech Therapy? Speech therapy is a type of therapeutic service that is offered by a speech language pathologist (SLP) and is available to individuals with a broad range of speech and/or language impairments. Speech therapy can be very beneficial […]
What Does a Behavior Specialist Do?
Home What Does a Behavior Specialist Do? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA A behavior specialist is a professional who specializes in behavior, has a strong understanding of the principles of behavior and applied behavior analysis. Often times, a behavior specialist works with those who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to develop new […]
Learning “Where” Questions for Speech Therapy
Home Learning “Where” Questions for Speech Therapy Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S In general, the skill of answering questions is a complex one. First, a child must hear the question correctly, if verbal means of communication is being used. Next, the child must understand the difference between the different types of […]
10 ABA Techniques and Tips for ASD
Home 10 ABA Techniques and Tips for ASD Written By: Jeremiah J. Jones, RBT Introduction to Effective ABA Therapy Techniques for Autism The internet is flooded with parent advice when it comes to working with their children. It can be even more confusing when your child may have a variety of specialized accommodations for their […]
“Why” Questions for Speech Therapy
Home “Why” Questions for Speech Therapy Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S “Wh” questions are the basis of many reciprocal and social interactions. They are an integral part of children’s receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language skills. Children need to understand questions to engage in and support their participation in daily conversations. Types […]
What are the Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism?
Home What are the Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism? Written By: Jules Glowinski, BTReviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy that includes working with a mental health counselor in a structured setting. The goal of CBT is to help people become aware of […]