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Finding a Voice – Kayla Takeuchi
I want to tell you a little bit about myself. I am a person with autism and I am nonspeaking. I found my voice on April 3, 2007 through facilitated communication. Please understand that this changed my whole life. I became a real person who had something to say and...
Stages of Speech and Language Development
August's edition of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Newsletter takes a detailed look at Stages of Speech and Language Development. Even before children say their first words and begin using conventional language, they develop precursors of language that parents...
Simple Activities for Summer Speech & Language Progress
July's edition of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Newsletter takes a detailed look at Simple Activities for Summer Speech & Language Progress. Children make exceptional gains in speech and language skills throughout the school year, but a phenomenon occurs...
Fragile X Syndrome and Communication
June's edition of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Newsletter takes a detailed look at how Fragile X Syndrome affects a child's speech and language development! Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual disabilities and affect multiple...
The Mysterious Case of the Unhappy Learner
What happened to that well-adjusted, smart child who had a great summer away from school? Are you seeing homework meltdowns, hearing from the teacher that there are behavioral concerns, or getting progress reports that are dismal? You wonder why your once...
ADHD's Effects on Speech
May's edition of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Newsletter is here with a look at how Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects a child's speech and language! ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders that affect children. It is most...
You Speak, We'll Listen!
We hear you loud and clear! April's edition of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Newsletter is here with a great piece on the importance of expressive and receptive language development in children! Expressive language is the use of words, sentences, and gestures to...
How does Autism affect a child's Conversational Skills?
Better late than Never! Thank you for checking out our blog! March's edition of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Newsletter may be a little past its due date, but the information contained within is still fresh! We take an in-depth look at how Autism can affect...
Fast ForWord: An Evidence-Based Reading Program
Almost every day, we hear parents talking about their child’s struggle with reading, inability to pay attention, or difficulty listening to and understanding what their teacher is saying in class. These parents would be pleased to know that an online-based...