January 31, 2011 – 4:23 pm
We have a new Featured Professional to introduce you to! Kathy works with kids with special needs and graciously answered a few questions. Fun and Function: Who are you and what is your profession? Kathy Dragon: I’m Kathy Dragon, and I’m a Speech and Language Assistant for 3-5 year olds. FF: What company do you
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February 26, 2009 – 1:33 pm
As a parent of a child living with ADHD, autism, and/or a learning disability do you often feel that you are always saying, “No?” Do your days often sound like this: “No, you may not jump on the couch.” “No, you can’t go outside in shorts when it is snowing out.” No, you cannot eat
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By Dr. Susan Giurleo
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Also posted in academic readiness, autism, autistic, child development, children, education, play, sensory integration, sensory integration toys, special education, special needs, speech therapy, therapy
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, autism, Behavioral Strategies, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, special education, Special Need
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A year ago today, my 4-year-old daughter was scared to run. She cried at the playground and clung to my leg. She could not pump on a swing, climb the monkey bars or enjoy a see-saw. She shrieked in fright when a pack of 4-year-old boys and girls came too close. She feared the bathroom.
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By Aviva Weiss MS, OTR/L
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Also posted in academic readiness, autism, autistic, child development, children, education, educational toys, General interest, play, sensory integration, sensory integration toys, special education, special needs, speech therapy, therapy
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Backpacks and sweaters pepper the lawns while their young owners bike, run, skate, or just chat with each other. The sunshine feels warm and the air smells sweet and summer is clearly on its way. Though school buses will soon come down my street and break up this early morning scene, one can already taste
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By Goldie Grossman M.S. Ed.
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Also posted in academic readiness, autism, autistic, child development, education, educational toys, General interest, play, sensory integration, sensory integration toys, special education, special needs, speech therapy, therapy
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We have dreams and expectations for our children. We are sure that they will be successful. Perhaps they will achieve what we were unable to accomplish. They will make ourselves and others proud. But many of us get a curve ball. A child who is totally different – it can be personality, motivation, cognition, communicative
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By Aviva Weiss MS, OTR/L
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Also posted in academic readiness, autism, autistic, child development, children, education, educational toys, General interest, play, sensory integration, sensory integration toys, special education, special needs, speech therapy, therapy
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Tagged autism, children, special needs, success
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Watching children learn to read is a true wonder. Sounds and words are suddenly perceived on an entirely new and sophisticated level and this process is one that must make parents, teachers, and therapists marvel at the miracle that is the human brain. Recent research indicates that learning to read is actually preceded by a
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By Naomi Eichorn MS, CCC/SLP
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Also posted in academic readiness, autism, autistic, child development, children, education, educational toys, General interest, play, sensory integration, sensory integration toys, special education, special needs, speech therapy, therapy
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March 14, 2008 – 11:01 am
We are excited to share our very special news… Baby Deena was born on 3/10/08 at 7 lbs 9oz. More blogs to come soon…. Aviva and Haskel Weiss
By Aviva Weiss MS, OTR/L
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Also posted in academic readiness, autism, autistic, child development, children, education, educational toys, General interest, play, sensory integration, sensory integration toys, special education, special needs, speech therapy, therapy
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