When A Child With Autism First Starts To Recognize Bullying
Blogger and Autism Dad, Stuart Duncan, shares a touching conversation he recently had with his autistic son over the matter of bullying.
From: Stuart Duncan
Published: December 16, 2012
Found In: , Bullying , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
100 Best Websites For Speech Pathologists
Many speech-language pathologists and parents of children with apraxia of speech have taken to blogging to share resources, teaching tips, and technology recommendations for making speech development easy and fun. The sites below are the best we could find for anyone with an interest in speech-language pathology.
From: Online Speech Pathology Programs
Published: August 24, 2012
Found In: , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
What is Online Speech Therapy Like?
Online speech therapy, or telespeech, is a service model that can provide better results than face-to-face speech-language therapy. The student and certified speech-language pathologist meet in a virtual classroom designed specifically as an optimal eLearning environment. For many students, the employment of games, interactive whiteboards, HD video chat, and high fidelity audio catalyzes progress.
From: Special Education Advisor
Published: July 21, 2012
Found In: , Technology › Technology Helping People With Autism , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
The Benefits Of Being A Hands-On Autism Parent
Your child has so much to gain with your participation and so much to lose without it!
Speech Therapy Jargon: Acronyms
Here’s a quick reference guide to help you grasp the basics of speech therapy acronyms. It’s purposefully not in alphabetical order; in most cases, each subsequent acronym adds to the information given for the preceding acronym.
From: speechbuddy.com
Published: July 5, 2012
Found In: , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
Speech Therapy Jargon: Speech & Language Terms
When you’re new to the world of speech therapy, learning the new terminology can be overwhelming. Here's a handy list of more common speech pathology-related terms.
From: speechbuddy.com
Published: July 5, 2012
Found In: , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
Benefits Of Speech Therapy for Autism
People with autism may have major problems with both speech and nonverbal communication. They may also find it very hard to interact socially. For these reasons, speech therapy is a central part of treatment for autism. Speech therapy can address a wide range of communication problems for people with autism.
From: WebMD.com
Published: May 31, 2012
Found In: , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
Grants for Children Who Need Speech Therapy
Giving children the tools that they need to speak or improve their speech can open up new opportunities and advance their social skills. However, speech pathology for children can quickly have an effect on a family's financial situation, as it may top off at $100 per hour. With children often needing more than one session per week, the costs can quickly rise, and many insurance companies limit the amount of money they provide for speech therapy. Thankfully, there are grants and other programs available for children who need speech therapy.
From: e.how.Health
Published: May 25, 2012
Found In: , Financial › Grant & Funding Sources , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
17 Apraxia Resources For Concerned Parents
Watching your child miss a milestone is a very worrying sign. If your child is missing speech milestones he or she may have a neurological condition called Apraxia. In this post, Frienship Circle Blog provides 17 resources that will help you learn about apraxia and its characteristics.
From: Friendship Circle Blog
Published: May 25, 2012
Found In: , Therapy & Treatment › Speech & Language Therapy
What Does Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Have To Do With MY Therapy?
There are many ways in which a behavior analyst can help all therapists get better outcomes from children during treatment sessions. Understanding and using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) can improve the effectiveness of other treatment methods and reduce interfering behaviors that often slow a child’s progress.
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Published: April 23, 2012
Found In: , Therapy & Treatment › Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & Verbal Behavior (VB) › Occupational & Sensory Therapy › Speech & Language Therapy