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Great Ways to Break the Cycle of Homeschool Boredom

Great Ways to Break the Cycle of Homeschool Boredom

In This Article Field Trips Entertain with Apps Exercise for Ambition Say Hello to the Holidays

Stephanie HaywoodStephanie HaywoodFeb 11, 2022
How to Nurture Play Skills in Children with Autism
How to Nurture Play Skills in Children with Autism

In This Article Professional-Directed Play Parent-Directed Play Hypersensitivity How to Play Relationship-based Therapy ...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieFeb 10, 2022
Top 3 Ideas for Creative Projects at Home
Top 3 Ideas for Creative Projects at Home

Kids crafts are trusted by speech pathologists for speech therapy. They are a creative and colorful way to address recep...

Ashley LipmanAshley LipmanJan 27, 2022
Is My Child Talking Enough?
Is My Child Talking Enough?

In This Article When Do Babies Say Their First Words? Do Toys Help with Speech Development? How Toddlers Talk Keep the C...

Speech Blubs TeamSpeech Blubs TeamJan 27, 2022
Creative Activities for Kids to Do at Home during COVID-19 Quarantine
Creative Activities for Kids to Do at Home during COVID-19 Quarantine

In This Article Make and Play With Slime Play Towel Skating Introduce a New Language Use Leftovers to Make a Treasure Hu...

Myrah AbrarMyrah AbrarJan 25, 2022
Causes for Autism - Genetics, Toxins and More
Causes for Autism - Genetics, Toxins and More

Now science believes there is no one single cause to autism. Instead, it’s believed environmental and biological factors...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonJan 16, 2022
How Bedtime Stories can Reinforce Literacy Skills
How Bedtime Stories can Reinforce Literacy Skills

A bedtime routine with stories builds a foundation of phonics, new vocabulary, and reading comprehension for children. P...

Lisa Van GroningenLisa Van GroningenMay 22, 2024
An Autistic Filmmaker’s Tale of “Hardship, Perseverance, & Hope”
An Autistic Filmmaker’s Tale of “Hardship, Perseverance, & Hope”

This is truly one of our favorite podcasts! Award-winning autistic filmmaker Scott Klum recently spoke with Speech Blubs...

Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieSep 20, 2023
How to Teach Story Elements to Kids
How to Teach Story Elements to Kids

Before children can utilize the key elements of a story, they need to be able to identify the sections confidently.

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 11, 2022
Benefits of Hugging for Kids & Parents’ Well-being
Benefits of Hugging for Kids & Parents’ Well-being

Hugging her and all my kids always gives me joy and a smile on my face. But the benefits of hugging your kids are so gre...

Lisa Van GroningenLisa Van GroningenFeb 8, 2022
FAQs about Online Speech Therapy for Kids
FAQs about Online Speech Therapy for Kids

This article looks at the reasons for online speech therapy, its benefits, and the cost by answering online speech thera...

Liz TaltonLiz TaltonFeb 6, 2022
Is Autism Hereditary? Speech Therapist's Experience
Is Autism Hereditary? Speech Therapist's Experience

In This Article Autism and Speech Blubs What Causes Autism? My Experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist The Role of G...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 4, 2022
Creative & Imaginative Play Activities for Autistic Kids that Improve Speech
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. ...

Amy NielsenAmy NielsenFeb 4, 2022
Kids Music and Speech Therapy
Kids Music and Speech Therapy

Music engages a wide range of processing mechanisms, from sound encoding (deciphering a trumpet from a flute) to higher ...

Stacie BennettStacie BennettFeb 1, 2022
Should I Wait for My 2-Year-Old to Start Talking?
Should I Wait for My 2-Year-Old to Start Talking?

So, the doctor said your 2-year-old will eventually start talking , but you’re worried. A spoken exchange includes inten...

Ange-Dania LaguerreAnge-Dania LaguerreJan 27, 2022
6 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Learn a Foreign Language
6 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Learn a Foreign Language

The ability to speak in different languages is an amazing thing. By knowing a foreign language , kids begin to understax...

Jessica FenderJan 21, 2022
Creative Alternatives for Continued Learning for Children with Special Needs
Creative Alternatives for Continued Learning for Children with Special Needs

In This Article Hygiene Cooking Cleaning and Organizing Gardening and Yard Work Games Letter Writing Pets Virtual Tours ...

Amy KellyAmy KellyJan 9, 2022
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