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Why Use AAC for Toddlers or Children?

Why Use AAC for Toddlers or Children? AAC devices are augmentative/alternative communication systems that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking.  There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button

AAC Speech Therapy | SLP’s Guide to Teaching AAC

What are AAC Devices? AAC devices are augmentative/alternative communication systems that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking.  There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button to

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How to Use One Activity to Work on Multiple Goals in Speech Therapy

In this video, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark shows you how you can use the same activity to work on multiple speech skills.  This is helpful for group therapy or traveling therapist who can only take a limited number of materials with them. Summary: Book Reading Talk about

Group Speech Therapy Activities (Even When Everyone’s Working on Different Things)

Group Speech Therapy Activities (That Even Work When Everyone's Working on Different Things) There are many benefits to group speech therapy and we'll be talking more about that in next week's podcast episode.  But what do you do when you end up with a group of kids who

Group Speech Therapy Activities for Autism: Classroom Ideas

Group Speech Therapy Ideas for Children with Autism: Often, autistic children with significant communication needs are grouped together so they can benefit from a modified classroom and extra supports.  We can support these learners in our speech therapy sessions as well as in the classroom by running activities

Teaching a Child with Autism to Respond to Questions

Helping Autistic Children Respond to Questions: There are many times throughout the day that we ask other people questions and need to respond to other people's questions.  However, autistic children who are just learning to communicate with those around them may struggle with this skill.  They may be

Speech Therapy Ideas for Nonverbal/Nonspeakin Autism

Speech Therapy Ideas for Non-Speaking Autistic Children: It's not always easy to know why a child is not yet speaking.  Some children may be late talkers and may catch up on their own without help.  Others may struggle to speak for a long time. Fortunately, we don't have to know

Speech Therapy for Non-Verbal Children: Building Functional Communication

Therapy for Non-Speaking Children: How to Boost Functional Communication Skills Do you know a child with autism who isn't able to communicate basic wants and needs?  Does the child lack the social skills to participate in social interactions?  Do you need a guide for how to improve functional communication

How Intensive Should Speech Therapy for Autism Be?

How Intensive Should Speech Therapy for Autism Be? Most children with autism need to see a speech therapist to improve their communication skills; that's just part of the nature of autism. However, one very common misconception I see is that more time with the speech therapist will result

How to Teach Sarcasm to Children with Social Impairments

Speech-Language Pathologist Carrie Clark shows you the best resource for teaching children with social impairments how to understand and use sarcasm: Source: http://www.basicsabatherapy.com/BASICS-Blog.html?entry=teaching-sarcasm More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists: Looking for more therapy ideas and resources to help you provide the BEST services to your clients? 

Teaching Children to Repair Communication Breakdowns

How to Help a Child Repair Communication Breakdown "Communication Breakdown" is what we call it when something goes wrong in a conversation and there is a misunderstanding.  Our communication can break down for a number of reasons but most of the time, we are able to clarify the

SOTB 10: A Controlling Child with Autism who Can’t Take Turns, Interview with Maureen Wilson

Today I am joined by speech-language pathologist Maureen Wilson from www.thespeechbubbleslp.com who helps me brainstorm ideas for a 5-year-old with autism who won't participate in anything unless he controls the whole thing. Links and Notes: The Speech Bubble SLP: www.thespeechbubbleslp.com Control The child needs that control Try social stories

SOTB 9: A Non-Responsive Child with Autism with Guests Helen and Elizabeth

Join me and my guests Helen and Elizabeth from www.SpeechblogUK.com as we brainstorm some ideas for a child with autism who doesn't respond to anything. Links and Notes: www.SpeechBlogUK.com Observe the child to look for interests Intensive Interaction: Do what they're doing Gradually introduce your own toys and promote

Teaching Core Vocabulary for AAC Users (Jeff Stepen)

In this episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains, Carrie Clark is joined by Jeff Stepen from www.conversationsinspeech.com to discuss activities that will help target core vocabulary for AAC users. Core Vocabulary for AAC Users Links: Conversations in Speech Podcast Pixon Project PRC Website Word Toob App Songs/Music: http://vantatenhove.com/

How to Help Parents Understand the Importance of Speech Therapy and How to Help at Home

The following video comes from my membership site, The Speech Therapy Solution.  Each week day, I answer one question from a speech therapist with a short training video.  I hope you enjoy today's video!  For more great videos or to get your questions answered, come join us in The

Social Skills Activities for Middle Schoolers: Speech Therapy Goals and Ideas

Social Skills Activities for Middle Schoolers: Speech Therapy Goals and Ideas Many of our children with language delays also have trouble with social skills.  This may be due to certain conditions that impair social skills, like autism, or it may just be because these children have trouble learning