Autism Speech Therapist
Hey everyone! I really wanted to share something that has worked like MAGIC for me in my speech therapy sessions with my little ones with autism. Given the nature of autism and the high level of echolalia, it can be hard to teach one step directions. A typical session can go like this: Me- “Touch your ears” Student- “your ears”,… Read More
Hi teachers of little learners! I wanted to throw this idea out there…it’s kind of a “chicken or the egg” sort of thought. With young children with autism and other special needs, what comes first… delayed communication, reduced self regulation or maladaptive behavior? I have always maintained that “behavior is communication”. It doesn’t matter if a child is engaging in… Read More
