“More Than Words” Communication Therapy
In a previous blog post we discussed the signs of social communication difficulties, which can be present in children with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder…
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Social Communication Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders
We communicate for a reason. We use our words (language) and our non-verbal gestures to exchange our thoughts and feelings in a social interaction. Knowing…
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Communication: It’s More Than Words
When we think about communication, it’s often ‘talking’ that comes to mind. We think about words, sentences and languages. But communication is more than …
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Helping young children build a lifetime of fine motor skills
In the first few years of a child’s life, each day brings new opportunities for learning. As they grow to preschool age, parents start thinking about how to help…
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Tips for Teaching Your Child to Engage and Enjoy the Company of Others
In part one and part two of our series on joint attention, we explored how your baby learns to speak, play and interact with others. This early form of speech and…
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An Introduction to Joint Attention
Have you ever wondered how your baby will learn to speak, play and interact with others? There are many ways our children learn to develop these skills. Some …
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How to Improve Your Child’s Imitation Skills
In part one and part two of our series on imitation, we introduced the concept of imitation and the important role it plays in language development. We also offered…
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PROMPT—A ‘Hands-On’ Approach to Improving Speech Clarity
When most people think of speech therapy, they envision a speech-language pathologist in a tidy office, working magic to remedy a lisp or a weak /r/ in a matter…
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