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Creating Materials for Mixed Groups

Creating Materials for Mixed Groups

As part of my group work within the special education room, I have a story as part of the routine. I have a variety of students in this room who are all are different levels of expressive language and who have different goals. In order…

Behavior as Communication

Behavior as Communication

Behaviors are a way that children communicate. Think about the newborn. The baby cries to get its needs met as the listener tries to determine the cause of distress. We need to be the same kind of detectives when we see the older child demonstrate…

Visual Supports and Autism: The need for standard presentation

Visual Supports and Autism: The need for standard presentation

Visual supports can be invaluable tools in helping people with autism understand and interact with their environment. However, there is a need for standardized visuals that are used consistently to ensure optimal outcomes for those with autism. We will explore the importance of visual supports…

Augmentative  Communication Device:  ProxPad

Augmentative Communication Device: ProxPad

It is so exciting when you are part of having a child discover the joys of communication. In my profession as a speech and language pathologist I get to experience this not only with my own children but those that I see as a speech…