Q: My child has Autism Spectrum Disorder and is using “you” for “I” and “she” for “he.” How can I help him choose the right pronoun? A: This is a common problem for kids on the spectrum, but other children can be confused about pronouns too. These ideas might be useful for lots of children! I hope this article was […]
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Lots of people think that Speech-Language Pathologists just help children who lisp. Helping kids to speak clearly is important, but we do a lot more! We evaluate and treat communication disorders in everyone from young children to elderly adults. We help people communicate effectively, from learning first words to the subtleties of effective conversation. We help children understand language, talk […]
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This article is reposted with permission from the Speechworks website. Halloween is tons of fun! Dressing up, trick-or-treating, and getting candy all add to the excitement. It can be tricky, though, for children with autism. Halloween is special – it’s different from any other day! Children dress up, go door to door, and yell “Trick or Treat!” For some children, […]
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I work with a child who’s hard to connect with. Why is it so hard? What can I do to make it easier? Great question! Relationships are one of the things that make life worth living. For children with autism, differences in communication skills, sensory processing, interests and behaviour may all contribute to problems developing and nurturing relationships. Whether you’re […]
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