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Progress in Play with Autistic Kids
I try to share my challenges and successes in therapy so others can learn from them. As we know, as parents and therapists we have good days and bad...
Teach Diversity, Lesson Plans for Running the Road to ABC
If you are teaching a lesson on diversity or just want to expose your child to different cultures and traditions, Running the Road to ABC is a...
Westport’s Holiday Art Trail
One of my favorite events of the season in Westport's Holiday Art Trail, where local artists open their studios and invite visitors in to view their...
Listen to Your Child’s Language Through Art
I love art and have hopefully instilled that love in my three boys, one of whom is in an art related field. I've written before encouraging parents...
Teachers Getting Paid for Lesson Plans Online
The New York TImes ran an interesting article on the front page called, "Selling Lesson Plans Online, Teachers Raise Cash and Questions." They...
The Importance of Play in Preschool
I've always been a proponent of play in preschool settings. Based on research, we know that play develops communication skills and social and...
Creative Play for Language Delay, Disorders or Autism
As a speech language therapist or parent of a child with language disorders, we want to expand our child's play, while following their interests....
Cyber Monday, Educational Toy Ideas for Gifts
Okay, you have survived "Black Thursday," and now it is off to "Cyber Monday." Personally, I would much rather go online to shop than battle crowds...
Happy Thanksgiving to All
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Sherry
Best Language Toys and Games for Holiday Gifts, 2009
It's that time of year to make our lists and check them twice--and select the best toys and games for our kids and grandkids for holiday gift...
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