by Patricia Looney-Burman | May 27, 2022 | Article, Communication, Early childhood education / early intervention, Speech Techniques (total communication, prompt)
This is a subject that I wager all parents hope never happens—but it does. Here is my experience from when I was 11 years old, having been in speech therapy for a lateral lisp: Near the end of the first semester of therapy, my classroom teacher said, when I got...
by Shannon Johnson | May 20, 2022 | Article, Communication
Mastering our emotions is key to being truly successful and reaching our goals. We can help by teaching these concepts: Teamwork and respect for self and others is a priority. The process of improvement is what matters, not just the outcome of winning or...
by Patricia Looney-Burman | May 13, 2022 | Article, Communication
What’s so hard about following directions? Sometimes it’s because there are so many distractions around. There’s no easy solution, but there are ways to make it easier. Try these: Get your child’s attention before giving directions by saying your child’s name,...
by Lorraine Bukilica | May 6, 2022 | Article, Communication, COVID resources
Covid has impacted our lifestyle for the past two years and created many social-emotional issues for our younger people. Statistics cite that the second leading cause of death in young people between the ages of 10 and 24 is suicide. Without social interactions and...
by Ashlyn Kukula | Apr 29, 2022 | Article, Communication
What Is A Concussion? A direct hit on the head OR even a jolt or quick movement to the head causing the brain to bump around inside your head. Things You Might Feel Or Want To Look For With A Concussion Tired, dizzy, can’t concentrate, confused, loss of memory...
by Ashlyn Kukula | Apr 22, 2022 | Article, Autism, Communication
We aren’t talking about ice cream though. We are talking about voice! Screaming, talking too loud, talking a lot, and coughing can cause abuse to your voice, specifically your vocal folds. It is like hitting your knuckles together a bunch of times. That is what...
