Recently, as I was looking on the internet for games to play with my kids on the autism spectrum, I came across autismgames.org, a wonderful site...
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Disney Offers Refunds on Baby Einstein Videos
Wow. Can you believe it? Finally, at least an implied answer to our question that so many of us have been asking--where is the research to back up...
Halloween Fun with Books, Speech Therapy
I shared some of my favorite Halloween books last week and have used them when working with kids with typically developing language as well as those...
Pretend Play Needs Costumes and Props
I was at a house this week where a clever mom decided to re-do the playroom. She took all the costumes for pretend play out of the wooden chest...
Promote Language Develpment at Stepping Stones Museum, CT
Today I was interviewed for News 12 Connecticut TV at the Stepping Stones Museum to comment on how to encourage language development as your child...
Language Learning with “Bug Bites” Snack
Many of you e-mail me with tips and ideas that bring out language in your preschoolers. I appreciate ideas from moms who are out experiencing life...
Build Language at Stepping Stones Museum, CT
I had heard nothing but fantastic reviews from parents about the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT. A visit from my one and a half...
Creative Play with Autistic Kids
When I arrived at the home of one of the kids I work with who is on the Autism Spectrum, I saw a long tunnel he had made out of cardboard blocks...
Best Baby Gifts for a Newborn to Grow Into
Lamaze Play and Grow Logan the Lion's big eyed face attracts newborns and invites conversation. His ribboned mane, different textures, slippery...
Encouraging Pretend Play with Children with Autism
Today I arrived at the home of one of my students who is on the autism spectrum. We enjoy playing games, playing pretend and reading books for...
Toys to Encourage Talking in Preschoolers
Yesterday when I was interviewed for Channel 12 News about what to do when your 2 year-old isn't talking, I talked about the process to go through...
“ChickyBoom” Game for Speech Language Therapy
Blue Orange Games, known for their "hot games for a cool planet," continue to invent clever games for kids that are friendly to our environment....
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