Let’s Make a Turkey! Today’s activity is a fun way to get in the Thanksgiving spirit while working on the skill of sequencing! Why Sequencing? Sequencing is the ability to arrange in a particular order. It is an important component of both comprehension and expressive language. Putting words together to make a correct phrase or […]
Life Skills in ABA Life skills are meant to be practical and useful in a variety of real world situations. They are typically necessary for daily living and can greatly improve quality of life. There are a wide range of functional skills that we help with, some include: Communication skills: using and understanding verbal and […]
Thanksgiving-Themed Activity to Target /s/ Blends Do you notice your child saying “mall” for “small” or “wing” for “swing?” While sweet and endearing at a young age, this error, called cluster reduction, is common for children under four years of age. Cluster reduction occurs when a consonant cluster, a combination of two or three consonants, […]
Playing Instruments and Spatial Awareness Did you know that playing musical instruments is one of the few activities that fully engages both sides of your brain? This means that playing everything from an egg shaker to a trumpet can help your child’s brain make new connections, which can help them in other areas of their […]
What is Working Memory? Working memory refers to the retention, recall, and utilization of information to perform tasks. It is particularly important when learning academics, performing chores/self care activities, and socializing. During these activities, we may be required to remember and use a lot of information. It may look like: Drawing a picture of something […]
Recalling Safety Information with Music What letter comes before G in the alphabet? Chances are, you probably started singing the “ABCs” to answer that question! Music is used as a tool all over the world to help children learn academic information (Schoolhouse Rock, anyone?) Did you know music can also be used to help keep […]
Trick-or-Treat Communication Cards Hearing children shout, “trick or treat!” on your doorstep on Halloween is always a fond and fun surprise. But for kids with complex communication needs, this childhood experience can often be daunting or even avoided. Complex communication needs refers to any individual who has a significant difficulty communicating in a typical manner. […]
Dolly Parton’s “I Am a Rainbow” Book Read-Aloud Listen to the full book read-aloud here. This book was chosen because it does an excellent job discussing feelings and emotions. It uses the colors of the rainbow as a visual representation for the characters in the book to discuss their emotions. Each page is associated with […]
“Wash Your Hands” Song Happy fall! Time for colorful leaves, pretty pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and – OH NO! Germs! As we approach flu season, it is important to encourage healthy habits at home and at school – like hand washing! Click HERE for a hand washing song written by our music therapist, to the tune […]
Dyslexia Awareness Month October is dyslexia awareness month, which is a great time to learn about dyslexia, as well as resources for children that have dyslexia Facts about Dyslexia: As many as 1 in 5 students have a diagnosis of dyslexia, and is the most common learning disability. Dyslexia is a learning disability that includes difficulty in […]