October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month
Some key questions about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) answered by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
Category Interventions
Communication Method For Autistic Children: Whose Choice?
“I want my child to speak.”
All parents want that. As a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), I want to help parents achieve this goal as well. However, is this a choice for us to make? It is estimated that about 25-30% of children diagnosed with autism are non-verbal or minimally verbal (NVMV)
10 Tips for Calming Down A Hyper Special Needs Child
No matter how well you know and love your child, there will be times when he or she is simply too much to handle. Perhaps the constant flapping or jumping has gotten out of control, or the loud shrieking has finally pushed you past your limits. Whatever the situation, it’s important to remember that you aren’t alone—many parents of children with special needs are in the same boat as you are. The key to helping your child calm down might lie in one of these 10 tips for calming down a hyper-autistic child.
Is there discrimination within the spectrum?
When the government or any entities launch something that will benefit the special needs communities, I always applaud the efforts. I strongly believe that good intentions need to be applauded despite many keyboard warriors and nay sayers in today’s world. I would like to think, that I choose to spot that rainbow of hope, no matter how far down the horizon it is.
However…
What Exactly is Interoception?
Interoception is a sense that allows us to feel sensations from the inside of our bodies. For example, interoception enables you to feel your stomach: is it growling or is it fluttery? Is it full or maybe nauseous?
Your Child is Having A Neuro-Crash
What is a Neuro-Crash? It’s what happens when the imposed situation overwhelms your child or adult’s brain, so their coping mechanism shuts down. (We’ll get into why I use the term “imposed situation” in a bit.) You’ve probably had your own version of a Neuro-Crash at some point (many points?) in your life. Have you ever felt so completely overloaded and overwhelmed you just couldn’t take it anymore?
Sounds of Intent (SoI) to Launch First Ever Fully Inclusive Music Qualifications
Trinity College London is delighted to announce the launch of industry-first, regulated qualifications for musical learners with learning difficulties across the whole spectrum of abilities and needs.
Mood and Behavior Reward Charts Promote Toxic Positivity!
TOXIC POSITIVITY – The fundamental problem with approaches that focus on changing behaviors. Read a mother’s view on mood and behavior rewards charts.
Sorting Objects: Having Fun with Therapeutic Intervention
This is a combination of 2 pieces first published on Achievable Journey’s blog. These pieces provide useful tips for therapeutic interventions and fun activities involving sorting.
Imitation & Symbolic Play in Speech Development
This is a combination of 3 pieces first published on Speech Sisters’ blog. The Speech Sisters are Brooke and Bridget who have more than 20-years of combined experience a Speech Therapists, working with children who have communication disorders and delays. Learn about imitation and symbolic play with tips from speech therapists.
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