How to Implement Core Vocabulary in Your Therapy
Core vocabulary has been a hot topic in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) recently. When I first began my career in 2006, I had never even heard the words core vocabulary. Nowadays, if you’re talking to someone about AAC the words core vocabulary are...Joint Attention
What is joint attention? Joint attention (JA) is the sharing of an experience between a child and their communication partner. It is also called shared attention and occurs when two people focus on the same thing. Joint attention can look and sound like many things....Where is the Bear? Tools for Teaching Prepositions
Prepositions are tricky to teach our young children. They do not fit some of the typical rules for grammar which can make it more complicated for children to understand. I was reminded of this, recently, by my mother-in-law who speaks English as a second language....Playing With Purpose: a Dollhouse
When I pack up my car to see kids for speech therapy in Austin, TX, I am always looking for the most bang for my buck. Each week, I try to pick one toy or activity that I can use with all, or almost all, of my clients. This means the toy needs to be versatile and...Buy the Book
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Meredith W.
2020-07-20 06:59:36
Emily is a miracle worker. She transformed my 4 year old from an almost silent and unsure guy into one that speaks his mind clearly. Her approach and... read more
