Getting teenagers to talk and confide in their parents is a hot topic. But face it. These communication skills should be modeled and practiced from...
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A Lot of Play for a Little Dough
Parents are always asking me to recommend the best toys for their child's age. They are tired of spending money on toys that end up in the toy bin,...
Toys: Inventory Kid’s Fun to Get Work Done
After the holidays, we all feel a little overwhelmed by the influx of new toys and games as the piles rise in the playroom. Where do we start to get...
Martin Luther King Day Celebrated in Speech Therapy
I always try to use great books, stories and materials that are relevant to the season when I work with kids. Right now I look for books around the...
Hanukkah, Autism and One Temple’s Response
Last week the New York Times ran an article about a very special group at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, a temple on the Upper West Side of Manhattan....
Guest Blog on Mommy Speech Therapy
I was asked if I would write a guest blog for www.mommyspeechtherapy.com. Heidi, the author, is a licenced speech pathologist and mother of three...
“Looking After Louis,” Teaching About Autism
While at my children's library, I found this lovely resource, "Looking After Louis," by Leslie Ely and Polly Dunbar, a story about a boy with...
Why the PAL (Play Advances Language) Award?
Having just announced my first PAL Awards (Play Advances Language) recognizing toys, games and books that encourage play that advances language, I...
Announcing 2010 Winners of PAL Award (Play Advances Language), Best Toys, Games and Books
I am excited to announce the 2010 winners of playonwords.com's new PAL Award (Play Advances Language) honoring the best toys, games and books that...
“Beautiful Oops!” For the Perfectionist In All Of Us
Driving around in my car with the radio droning on in the background, I perked up when listening to an author's interview on CBS radio with Barney...
“3-D Animal Homes” by Barbara Taylor, Silver Dolphin
A great resource on animal architects, insect cities, water homes and nest builders, this book introduces kids to the language of nature. With...
Inviting a Typical Peer to Speech Therapy with Autistic Kids
Since I am an itinerant speech therapist, one challenge in working with autistic kids, is inviting typical peers to the speech therapy session....
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