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 […]
ABA Therapist Salary Ranges
Home ABA Therapist Salary Ranges Written By: Jules Glowinski, BT Reviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Behavior Analysts are in high demand due to the rise of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is widely accepted as the foremost treatment option for autism. It is also being used more frequently for other […]
Understanding and Communicating with Special Needs Children
Home Understanding and Communicating with Special Needs Children Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Every child has different traits and aspects of themselves that make them different and unique. That does not mean less than or wrong. Some children are born deaf and require a hearing aid or cochlear implant to hear. […]
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)?
Home Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder? Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) was one of several previously separate subtypes of autism that is now included in the single diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This change of diagnosis was made in the DSM-5 that was published in 2013. […]
Teaching “What” Questions for Speech Therapy
Home Teaching “What” Questions for Speech Therapy Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Speech language pathologists target a variety of different skills within the context of speech and language therapy. Some of these skills cover understanding and answering “wh” questions. “What” questions are some of the earliest developing question types that children […]