We recently asked our therapists about their favorite resources for building speech, language, and social communication skills. Jennifer Wayman’s pick was Barrier Games, which can be easily used at home, in the classroom, and in therapy sessions to provide a fun and useful way to easily tailor goals and objectives to your child’s needs. Barrier Games…
Read MoreRecently we asked our therapists to recommend resources for building speech, language, and social communication skills. We wanted to share some of these activities that parents, teachers and other therapists may find fun and useful and that can be easily tailored for specific children’s needs. Therapist Kevin English recommended using Pixar short films (or any…
Read MoreOur therapists often adapt commonly used games as tools for building speech, language, and social communication skills. We wanted to share some of these activities that teachers and caregivers may find fun and useful and that can be easily tailored for specific children’s needs. The first is Jenga, recommended by CW therapist Theresa Christiansen. Jenga…
Read MoreFor kids who need to settle and focus, the answer may be a fidget or what are also know as “focus tools”. Many teachers use “fidgets” (small objects that keep the hands or body busy) to help with self-regulation and boost focus and attention. Research shows that allowing students to fidget can increase their ability…
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC-SLP “Pay attention!” and “Are you listening to me?” are common refrains spoken by teachers, parents, and caregivers. Adults often complain that children struggle to pay attention, but some children do not fully understand what is expected of them, or they may not be able to meet the expected demands when…
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