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Tips to Help Your Child on the Spectrum Enjoy Vacation

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

It’s World Autism Month! You may have seen communities and individuals around the globe “lighting it up blue” for autism this month to help raise awareness. In support of this campaign, we’ve dedicated our blogs this month to topics in … Continue reading →

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World Autism Month: How Speech Therapy Can Help

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

It’s World Autism Month! You may have seen communities and individuals around the globe “lighting it up blue” for autism this month to help raise awareness. In support of this campaign, we’ve dedicated our blogs this month to topics in … Continue reading →

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April is World Autism Month! Learn the Signs

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

  Diagnoses of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) have risen steadily since the 1960s to the current rate of 1 in 68 children in the United States. As diagnoses continue to rise, awareness of early signs and symptoms more important than … Continue reading →

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World Autism Day is April 2: Light It Up Blue!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

Each April, organizations around the world recognize Autism Awareness Month, to help raise public awareness and increase understanding of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). The campaign is kicked off each year on World Autism Day, April 2. Organizations and individuals around … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a “Twice Exceptional” Child?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

In school settings, “exceptional” can have two very different meanings. On one hand, an “exceptional student” might refer to a child who has above average abilities or demonstrates a mastery of academic material beyond what is expected for their age. … Continue reading →

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The Topical Monologue: How to help a child on the spectrum navigate conversational dynamics

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

If you have or work with a child on the autistic spectrum, you’ve probably had the following dilemma: Your child starts talking about a topic they’re interested in, let’s say airplanes. The conversation may start with one or two interesting … Continue reading →

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4 Ways an SLP Can Help a Child with Feeding and Swallowing Issues

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

Whether it’s a child that won’t sit at the table long enough to finish a meal or a phase where the only acceptable foods are chicken nuggets and ketchup sandwiches, most parents have struggled with getting their kid to eat … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving! 3 Tips for Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Big family gatherings can be fun, but they can also be a source of stress. This is even more true for children on the autistic spectrum and their families. Large groups of people, changes … Continue reading →

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Autism Awareness Month: Sensory Issues and Social Awareness

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

April as Autism Awareness Month! To support this campaign and help raise awareness, we’re dedicating our blogs this month to issues in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Today, we’ll talk about how a speech-language therapist can help a child with sensory … Continue reading →

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Help Your Child with Autism Enjoy the Holidays: 5 Essential Tips

Posted on December 10, 2015 by

The holidays can be a stressful time of year for anyone, but for those who have a child with autism, all of the hustle and bustle can be especially challenging. Here are some tips to help both you and your … Continue reading →

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