With the Core Word of the Week, we focus on modeling one core word each week. It’s been amazing to observe the progress for both my kiddos and their families. As for the kids, they’re using core words to communicate in novel and flexible ways. As for the parents, they’ve become experts at modeling their child’s AAC system.
Read MoreAn effective strategy to target requests is a communication temptation activity. This occurs when an adult temporarily holds a desired object (e.g., snack, puzzle piece, block) slightly out of reach and pauses to provide a child with an opportunity to request.
Read MoreWelcome to all my new readers and hello again to my old friends! I’m so glad you are here!
Read MoreWe are now entering week four of quarantine and remote learning. While we are in an unprecedented era, I’m challenging myself to take advantage of the extra time and invest in learning the ins and outs of a new skillset: teletherapy.
Read MoreIf you could only have one therapy tool in your toolbox, what would it be? For me, it would undoubtedly be wordless videos.
Read MoreWhen we don’t have the answers, what tools can we use to help answer our kids’ questions?
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