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…
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Category: Speech Therapy
“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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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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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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How to Teach Complex Social Concepts to Children
For some children, it is difficult to learn social cues and rules. These children often excel in grasping many complex ideas but they frequently require explicit…
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