Autism Speech Therapist
Autism and doctor visits. Sometimes they go well, and sometimes they are full of anxiety and so stressful for all. A new article (referencing my work) in the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America was published this month! A couple of months ago, I shared that I was contacted by Dr. David Frumberg from Yale about referencing… Read More
Visuals and autism. These two words go hand in hand. How many times have you heard that autistic children are “visual learners”? Information from a picture lasts longer than auditory information that quickly comes and goes. Visuals are also typically more concrete and less abstract. Visual supports are an evidence-based practice in autism. This means that it is a strategy… Read More
This free getting dressed clipart visual sequence is for parents and educators who work with autistic children. New routines, much like transitions, can be very difficult. Going from wearing short sleeves to long sleeves and no jacket to wearing a jacket is hard. Many times it is due to sensory differences. This clothing chart is to help you prepare the… Read More
Symbolic sounds and exclamatory words are part of speech and language development in typically developing children. For autistic children who are non-speaking or minimally verbal, these types of sounds can be easier to produce! If you aren’t sure where to start with children who aren’t imitating single words yet, this is a perfect place to start. What Are Symbolic Sounds?… Read More
Expand your student or child’s play and they will learn more than just “how to play”. Expanding and increasing play skills will improve language and thinking skills too! The first stage of play is the exploratory stage, and the next step is functional play. During functional play, children play with toys in an “expected” way, such as pushing the toy… Read More
What is exploratory play and how does it relate to autism? Can I help expand play for my student or child who dumps or bangs toys? What comes after exploratory play? Keep reading to learn more about exploratory play and autism! What Is Exploratory Play? According to The Hanen Centre, exploratory play is when children explore objects and toys using… Read More
