Apps, Language & Learning: What you need to know
Excessive screen time use in children is bombarding social media feeds. Consequently many therapists, parents, and educators are lamenting the introduction of the ‘magic tablet’ that promised to teach our children. An app is not a teacher, it is not...
BOO! Core Vocabulary for kids with disabilities
There is nothing children love more than hiding behind a curtain or under the table (often in plain view) in order to jump out a give you a fright. BOO! Children who are able to hide in, on, behind or under something get to experience these words not only...
Tips to teach conversation
My previous post which you can find here, outlined the different elements that are needed to have a conversation. A breakdown in any one of these skills can impact on having a conversation. Spontaneous conversation is difficult to teach, because by its very nature, it...
The art of conversation
Conversation relates to how we interact socially with others. Conversation is “the exchange of news and ideas between two or more people.” A speech-language therapist may refer to conversational skills as pragmatics. This is the way people use language...
Play without Toys
There are so many toys that get pumped by the media as being ‘necessary’ because of their educational value. In an effort to do what is best for their child, many parents run off to buy the new toy only to find that their child enjoys playing with the box...Social
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