Context a difficult area to assess “Johnny’s, received A’s and B’s on his report card, we are so proud of his accomplishments, and now we recommend a reduction in his additional services,
Category Archives: Learning to Learn
Facilitating Language Using Asperger Syndrome Special Interests
“I love video games and science, ” states the 11 year old with Asperger syndrome. A Â characteristic of Asperger syndrome special interests can be used to facilitate language and provide career options. Â Using special interests in speech-language therapy is a way to motivate clients to practice skills until mastered.
“Lock & Loll” : That Pesky “R”
Steve spoke perfect English except for /r/. Steve’s first language was German, but he grew up speaking English, as well, but could never seem to get /r/.
Visualization
Creating Pictures from Words: “Along the road stood many spindly trees…” Visualization or mental images we create in our mind help us see and plan for our future, convey a story, and to comprehend.
Language is Everywhere
We have all had exhausting days as parents when all we want to do is get home, but at the same time when opportunity knocks its important to seize the moment to teach our children.
Autism many parts different whole
One theory regarding autism is that many of the symptoms are the result of problems in the brain integrating language and the senses.
Management = Communication Leader
A primary role of management is communicating effectively with your team. Tom is  management at his company. He is working on a deal with a  senior manager and two junior level managers. One of the junior level managers is not performing to expectations.
Speaking of Futons: An Awkward Conversation
“You. . . . .can come . . . . pick . . . up the . . . chair at . . . any time . . . . .tomorrow.” This was part of a conversation I had yesterday while trying to arrange pick up of a futon.
Why doesn’t anyone see!
I recently had a parent come to me and say. “I feel all alone because I think my child is having problems processing language, but her school doesn’t understands.”
Foundation of Language: Non-verbal Communication
Two toddlers share a ball. An infant looks into his mother’s eyes and smiles, and his mother smiles back.  A baby screams because he is hungry or wet, and his father consistently responds to his cries by giving him his bottle or changing his diaper causing the baby to associate his cries with getting his needs met. …
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