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What is Independent Play for Kids?

What is Independent Play? Independent play or solitary play is a developmental stage where a child can play by themselves. While each child will develop…

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How to be a Special Needs Advocate for Your Child

There is a fine line between being a parent and being an advocate. At least that’s what I’ve learned in my parenting journey. When I…

Marisa Donnelly

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Juggling Homeschooling and Working from Home

As a result of COVID-19, we received word last week that my son’s preschool would stay closed this fall. My husband and I both run…

Siobhan Alvarez

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Tips to Improve Communication with a Child Wearing a Mask

As a speech-language pathologist, I know the impact that mask-wearing can have on communication; however, in my opinion, wearing cloth face coverings is absolutely necessary…

Mindy Hudon

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When is it Time to Go to a Speech-Language Pathologist?

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? First, let me tell you about speech-language pathologists (SLPs). These are the medical professionals that will evaluate, assess, diagnose,…

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Creative & Imaginative Play Activities for Autistic Kids that Improve Speech

Canadian non-profit organization The Hanen Centre says that pretend play has positive results on autistic kids’ speech. To learn more about autism, check out Speech…

Amy Nielsen

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Educational Activities for Kids at Home

Learning at home has become even more important now that kids are forced into remote learning. Feeding the minds of curious kids promises to be…

Alexandra Fung

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Speech & Language Activities for Kids with Down Syndrome

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If My Child Has a Speech Delay Do They Have Autism?

Any professional who examines your child will know the difference between autism and speech delay, and won’t just give a diagnosis to give a diagnosis….

Feb 3, 2022

My son was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in both ears last year, and after his surgery, Speech Blubs is the best app to get him on track with kids his age.

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Kids' School Readiness: An All-in-One Guide

How do you know when it’s time to enroll your child into a school program? Should they know any specific skills? According to The Early…

Feb 3, 2022

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I Am a Boy Who Can’t Say His Name

I am a boy who can’t say his nameBut that doesn’t mean I can’t be part of your gamesI love to play tag, chase, and…

Evelyn Byrne

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Should I Bribe My Kids?: Rewarding Kids Explained

As someone who thinks about this a lot, parents – especially parents of younger kids with needs – often ask me, “should parents bribe their…

Nidhi Patel

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What Does an Autistic Person Look Like?

Every autistic person is different, maybe one of them has the disorder, and as the saying goes: “If you have met one autistic person, there…

Mandu Usoro

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Language Development Starts in the Womb

Research has shown that children at around 8 months gestation can begin to distinguish between English and Japanese! Using non-invasive sensing technology from the University…