CSHA: Convergence 2020

CSHA: Convergence 2020 CSHA Convergence 2020 is the California Speech Language Hearing Association’s Annual Convention Anaheim, CA – March 19 through 22, 2020 – Learn More/Register   Mix & Mingle Mixer We will be hosing a mixer for those actively looking for a job change or a CF position. Our mixer will be taking place…

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Book Works: Overcoming Your Inner Critic

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds Amazon affiliate link (opens in a new tab): https://www.amazon.com/Dot-Peter-H-Reynolds/dp/0763619612/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=The+Dots&qid=1567449219&s=books&sr=1-3   This story is a call to overcoming roadblocks and finding one’s creativity. Young children, teens, and even adults will find it relevant. A young girl thinks she’s not artistic, but her teacher advises, “Just make a mark and see…

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Back to School with a Positive Mindset

By Elizabeth Sautter, M.A., CCC-SLP I’ve been thinking about the start of the school year, and this story in Edutopia, Helping Students Start the School Year With a Positive Mindset, caught my eye.  Launching into school with a positive mindset is valuable for students of all ages and abilities, and it’s something that educators and…

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Training: The Zones of Regulation

Saturday, October 5th, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Walnut Creek 6 Hours of CA State CEUs for Speech-Language Pathologists OPEN TO Parents, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Educators, Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and other Professionals COST Regular Price $190.00 Early Bird $170.00 Ended Friday, September 6th…

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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!

The month of May—Better Hearing and Speech Month—is a great time to raise awareness about communication. The basic ability to communicate and connect with other people is essential to being able to function in school, at work, and within the larger community. It’s a critically important part of everyday life, yet many people face challenges…

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Book Works: Reading Your Body’s Cues and Being a Friend to Yourself

Perhaps you’ve heard of interoception, the sense that helps us understand what’s going on inside our bodies. Known as the “eighth sense,” interoception lets us feel and analyze sensations or body cues relating to heartbeat, body temperature, bladder, muscle tenseness, and other feelings.   Developing interoception and body awareness can be a significant challenge for…

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Improving Interoception

In last week’s post, guest blogger and autism expert Kelly Mahler introduced the concept of interoception, the sense that helps us understand what’s going on inside our bodies. The first of her two-part blog series focused on defining interoception and offered examples of challenges that come up when a person lacks interoceptive skills. In this…

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