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Addressing the Issues: "Bag-Free" Therapy
March 24, 2009 11:48 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Over the last week, I have written two posts addressing some recent changes and challenges I have been facing in my speech therapy position. As a result, many readers have shared their thoughts, comments and own work experiences in early intervention. Read More...
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"Daily Routines" and Other Changes in EI
March 17, 2009 12:37 PM by Stephanie Bruno
In today's post I'd like to discuss an issue that has become quite pressing within the county where I work as a speech therapist in early intervention. Part of why I raise this issue is to see if other therapists out there across the country and world-wide Read More...
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Different Paths to Communication, Part 2
March 13, 2009 11:11 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Today's post is a continuation of the one written earlier this week. In that post I highlighted the four main tools SLPs use to help a nonverbal child become a verbal child. Just to recap, the four methods are: Sign Language Picture Communication Phonemic Read More...
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The Different Paths to Communication
March 10, 2009 10:48 AM by Stephanie Bruno
When I enter a new home and meet a family for the first time, one of the first questions I am asked by parents usually sounds something like this, " How are you going to get my to child to talk? " After doing this for several years, I have learned that Read More...
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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: 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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Childhood Apraxia of Speech Interview, Part 2
January 30, 2009 12:22 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Tuesday's post highlighted Sharon Gretz, the Founder and Executive Director of CASANA (Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America). Today's post discusses the services CASANA provides, as well as possible causes and therapeutic suggestions Read More...
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Interview: Sharon Gretz, MEd, on Childhood Apraxia of Speech
January 27, 2009 5:02 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Sharon Gretz is the founder and current executive director of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA). She also is the parent of a child diagnosed with apraxia of speech. Sharon's personal journey with her son, as well as Read More...
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Stimulating Speech while at Home for the Holidays, Part 2
January 2, 2009 9:07 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Here is a continuation of Tuesday's post....ENJOY! Tap/Pace Out Your Speech. Clapping out words or tapping your knee/table to help pace out words and sentences will help your child to understand that each syllable has its own part that needs sound! (i.e. Read More...
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Stimulating Speech While at Home for the Holidays
December 29, 2008 3:28 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Hope all of our readers had a wonderful holiday last week and I'd also like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! During the holiday season, most schools are closed and people take vacations, so it's very possible that even if you are a working Read More...
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Shrink Stress for Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2008 10:26 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Several families I currently work with have expressed concern regarding their child and holidays events. Many kids, especially those with social anxieties, sensory issues and/or communication delays/disorders have a difficult time transitioning to new Read More...
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In the Spirit of Giving...Toys!
December 19, 2008 9:39 AM by Stephanie Bruno
On Tuesday, I submitted a post discussing the dangerous presence of toxic chemicals in toys. As I had stated in that post, parents will often ask for suggestions regarding toys that would be appropriate and helpful for their child with a diagnosed speech Read More...
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech
December 5, 2008 9:49 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Since beginning this blog, I have had several requests from both therapists and parents regarding information on CAS or Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Throughout my years of practicing speech therapy, I have found that this can be one of the most difficult Read More...
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