Category: Speech

So Much Progress!

Autism, change, Speech 17

After watching a 17 second video of Declan from 3 years ago, I realized how much progress he has made. Check it out, here!

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The Dreaded Red Folder

Autism, IEP, learning, Occupational Therapy, School, services, Special Education, Speech 18

With every IEP there comes a time for possible change, which is very stressful. Read more about this, here!

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Assistive Communication Devices for Children with Autism

Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Communication, PECS, Speech, Visual Learning 3

Here is some useful information about assistive communication devices for children with autism from Autism Parenting Magazine. Check it out!

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The Tone

Autism, Autism Articulated, High Functioning Autism, Social Skills, Speech 16

I encouraged Catelyn to reach out to a friend, and she let me know of one of her social challenges. Her tone. Read more about this, here!

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Autism, Head Banging and Other Self-Harming Behavior

Anger, Autism, Biting, Head Banging, Resources, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Issues, Speech 4

“Oh my gosh, please make him stop!” I implored my husband as we sat in horror. Declan was on all fours, screaming and crying. 

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“He May Never…”

Autism, Autism Parent, Echolalia, Hope, Speech 17

Between hearing the professional or the little voice in my head say the words, “he may never…” I realized one important thing about goals not yet achieved. Read about it here –

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Copycat Speech: Echolalia

Autism, Echolalia, Speech 14

Children repeat sounds they hear to learn language. But what does it mean when the repetition is unique or goes well past the speech development years?

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