Common AAC Misconceptions
The research on the implementation, use and development of specialized AAC systems has skyrocketed in the past few years! It is important as AAC advocates we stay on top of the news and research to...
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Developing Language Through Play
There are many views on why children play, but a major emphasis during speech therapy is how they play. Play is a way to turn a child’s outside world in. There are sequenced stages of...
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Modeling & Teaching “Wh” Questions
Have you ever asked your child a simple question like “what do you want for lunch?” or “why are you crying?” and they don’t respond? This might be because your child: Does not understand what...
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108: The One About When To Start AAC Therapy & Pediatric TBI Speechie Side Up Podcast
On this episode I am joined by Rebecca Taskin, a licensed New York City based speech and language pathologist with a background in neuroscience. She specializes in complex feeding and communication disorders. Aside from her...
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Echolalia and Speech Therapy
You may have heard of the term “echolalia” or “scripting” before, but what exactly is it? By definition, echolalia is a repetition of overheard speech. Some children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, traumatic...
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Always Start Speech Therapy with a Skill that a Child Can Do
Starting speech therapy with a new speech-language pathologist is the start of something new for you and your family. Getting a good understanding of the child’s interests and strengths before speech sessions starts is important....
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Too Young for AAC?
From the start of my career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have worked with many children who use high-tech speech generating device systems (SGDs) or augmentative communication. While many speech-language pathologists worried that SGDs would...
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Mealtime Options for Picky Eaters
Food is so important to everyone. There are several simple feeding accessories that make feeding time for your toddler easier. They are both functional and fun and are all affordable. Nutridashe What is Nutridashe? The...
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The Communication Matrix with Kim Hurley MA, CCC-SLP
Rebecca and Kimberly Hurley, MA, CCC-SLP chat the communication matrix! This free resource can be so useful in planning goals, designing a team approach to assessment and a guiding to best practice for the kids...
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Drooling, Will it End?
Drooling can be caused by postural issues, reflux, numbness, lack of sensation, an impairment of swallowing, nausea, food sensitivity, as a result of medications, poor rest posture of the jaw and/or during teething. In infant...
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