In the bustling environment of a preschool classroom, young children are constantly exposed to new experiences, stimuli, and social interactions. While this environment is rich with opportunities for growth and learning, it can also become overwhelming for some...
Making a Splash: Water Safety for Kids with Autism Did you know? Drowning is the #1 cause of death in autism and Florida leads the way in child drownings resulting in death? (source: Autism Society Florida) Children with autism are 5 to 14 times more likely to drown...
Embracing the Joy of Play Through Understanding and Adaptation For over 10 years providing services in occupational and speech therapy at Progressive Pediatric Therapy, we have had the privilege of supporting many families on their journey through neurodiversity. A...
Have you ever passed messages along to your friends using nothing but pen and paper? Or told someone to be quiet by simply placing your index finger against your lips? If so, then you have engaged in using AAC! Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look at the different...
October is AAC awareness month. So, in honor of this month, we will be sharing weekly posts on AAC to bring you all the information you need to know on how to get started. Ready? Set. What is an AAC device? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are...
Written by: Joan Cajucom, M.S., CCC-SLP Did you know that there are TWO different ways people may process language? Many of us have assumed that we all develop language in the same way— that we start with single words, then learn to combine words into phrases then...
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