February 2009 - Posts

Picture Communication Systems: Points to Consider
February 24, 2009 5:21 PM by Stephanie Bruno

Over the last two blog posts, I featured picture communication systems and how to make them effective and efficient in early intervention home care. In today's blog, I highlight some quick reminders in a bulleted list of "Points to Consider" when creating Read More...

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The Four S's Further Explained and Examined
February 23, 2009 5:17 PM by Stephanie Bruno

Last week I wrote a post about picture communication systems and the different tools I use to create them for children. As I was writing the post, I realized how much I really could say on the subject, so I've decided to continue the discussion in today's Read More...

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The Four S's of a Good Communication System
February 19, 2009 5:46 PM by Stephanie Bruno

Today's post is an invitation to all therapists (and families!) to share the different ways they are using picture communication systems in early intervention home care. My motto for an efficient communication system is the Four S's: Simple, Sturdy and Read More...

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Interview: SLP and OT Collaboration
February 17, 2009 11:51 AM by Stephanie Bruno

Today's post will focus on the third and final part of my interview with Lona Otero-Nardone, Occupational Therapist. The first and second parts addressed Sensory Integration Dysfunction—the facts and ways to treat; however today's post features the relationship Read More...

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Interview: Lona Otero-Nardone OTR/L on Sensory Integration Dysfunction
February 12, 2009 12:30 PM by Stephanie Bruno

If you missed Tuesday's post , it featured the beginning of my interview with Lona Otero-Nardone, occupational therapist. Lona has been working in early intervention for over 8 years now and has become an excellent resource for her colleagues and clients Read More...

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Interview: Lona Otero-Nardone, OTR/L
February 10, 2009 3:08 PM by Stephanie Bruno

Today's post is my in-depth interview with coworker and friend, Lona Otero-Nardone. Lona is an occupational therapist who works in early intervention homecare and has over 8+ years of experience in the field. I have learned so much about Sensory Integration Read More...

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Valentine's Day Activities You Will LOVE!
February 5, 2009 6:05 PM by Stephanie Bruno

It's that time of year when store windows are pink and red and covered with hearts! I always love any excuse to be creative in therapy, so today I'd like to share some of my favorite Valentine's Day activities that you can incorporate into your sessions Read More...

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The Speech Spirit
February 3, 2009 1:51 PM by Stephanie Bruno

Since beginning this blog in October 2008, one of my goals was to include both spiritual and holistic approaches to therapy, thus treating the WHOLE child, not just the disorder/delay. In addition, I believe, that just as we need to give attention to Read More...

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