Category Archives: play

Creative Play with Autistic Kids

Posted on July 15, 2009 by sherry

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 that ran the length of the room. Mom … Continue reading →

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Best Baby Gifts for a Newborn to Grow Into

Posted on July 13, 2009 by sherry

Lamaze Play and Grow Logan the Lion’s big eyed face attracts newborns and invites conversation. His ribboned mane, different textures, slippery ribbons, shiny nose, fuzzy cheeks, bumpy rings, smooth tummy, star with ridges and bumps, and crinkly feet provide lots … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Pretend Play with Children with Autism

Posted on July 2, 2009 by sherry

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 learning. He took me right to a big cardboard box on the floor … Continue reading →

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Toys to Encourage Talking in Preschoolers

Posted on June 25, 2009 by sherry

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 to get your child evaluated, but also mentioned what to do to stimulate … Continue reading →

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“ChickyBoom” Game for Speech Language Therapy

Posted on June 21, 2009 by sherry

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. Their latest member of the family, “ChickyBoom,” calls on fine motor skill and balance, requiring … Continue reading →

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Put Pretend People in Child’s Play for Language Development

Posted on June 17, 2009 by sherry

If you follow my blog you know that I contantly talk about having little people available for your child’s pretend play. Once again, I visited a home of boys where the train set was devoid of people. This well-meaning mom … Continue reading →

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Circo Train Set for Play and Speech Therapy

Posted on June 14, 2009 by sherry

Target offers many house brand toys for creative play that are affordable and fun. I thought I would try out the Circo 70 piece Train Set after much success with the Circo Frog Tent.  I wasn’t disappointed and either were … Continue reading →

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Playing Board Games Helps Children with Autism

Posted on June 10, 2009 by sherry

Playing fun, engaging board games with kids helps build social skills. For higher functioning children on the autism spectrum, games provide many opportunities to teach pragmatic language skills. Children with ASD like predictable routines (taking turns around the table, drawing a … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Autism, Games, play, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 2 Comments

Creative Parents Add to Pretend Play

Posted on May 31, 2009 by sherry

I have often told parents that they should be the Producer, not the Director of their child’s pretend play, meaning, set out some fun toys and objects and let your child create the story with the props.  Today I was … Continue reading →

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Testing Toddler Toys for Review

Posted on May 12, 2009 by sherry

When I choose a toy for review, I am often surprised at how kids react to the toy. They show me new dimensions for play or sometimes the lack of exciting potential. They teach me whenever I let them! I … Continue reading →

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