The Speech Garden, "Where Communication Grows"

No matter if you are a educator or a parent, this is a great resource!

Triadic Eye Gaze and Its Importance in Communication Development: Click link to read article https://www.hanen.org//Triadic-Eye-Gaze-and-Its-Importance

Check out this great local kids event tomorrow morning!

When we focus on executive functions as they relate to time management and getting things done, it is easy to forget the elephant in the room our emotional brain.

Signs of dyslexia can show up in preschool, or even earlier. That’s because dyslexia can affect language skills that are essential skills for reading. Some signs that a preschooler may be at risk for dyslexia include difficulty rhyming and being a late talker. Click the link below to learn more...

Miriam Nunberg will be leading a small, interactive training on the basic legal standards for getting an IEP or 504 plan for a child with ADHD. She will demystify the law as I walk through each step of the argument for services, teach the necessary terminology, and provide invaluable reference materials. High achieving students with ADHD will be covered as well. The workshop will be held at the lovely Read and Write NYC, 100 Atlantic Avenue, Apartment 1B. $30.00 per person, ...limited to 15 participants. See the attached flyer for more details, and please share widely. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

https://www.chalkbeat.org///01/11/special-ed-help-centers/

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use echolalia, which means they repeat others’ words or sentences. They might repeat the words of familiar people (parents, teachers), or they might repeat sentences from their favorite video. Although many parents understand that echolalia often has a purpose or message, recently research has found that echolalia is a stepping stone to more flexible language. Click the link to read more: http://www.hanen.org//3-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Echol

Individual Differences- What is proprioception? This sensory system receives input from the muscles and joints about body position, weight, pressure, stretch, and movement. What are your favorite proprioception ideas?