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Early Intervention Speech Therapy

Dealing with Parent Anxieties in Home Care
October 5, 2009 6:08 PM by Stephanie Bruno
There is a family I have been working with for about six months now. The little girl, although not officially diagnosed, displays many red flags for autism. In addition, she has an older sibling who also displays many similar signs although at a slightly Read More...
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Addressing Reader Issues, Questions and Concerns
July 27, 2009 2:41 PM by Stephanie Bruno
A Message to Readers: Recently, more and more readers have been commenting on the blog and have also been sending me personal emails asking for advice and guidance regarding various populations and disabilities. I absolutely love the feedback and I think Read More...
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Working with Children with Down Syndrome
July 21, 2009 11:57 AM by Stephanie Bruno
I recently received an email from a speech pathology graduate student inquiring about strategies I could recommend regarding how to stimulate speech and language with a child with Down syndrome. Reading her email reminded me that I have not yet written Read More...
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Getting Started in EI – Therapy Materials!
June 22, 2009 3:30 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Last week's blog highlighted all the non-therapy related items that are necessities when working in EI Home Care. Today's post addresses the therapy related tools that I use frequently in EI and I feel are an absolute MUST with the age group and population! Read More...
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Timmy's Triumph
May 8, 2009 10:59 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Yesterday I had the best session I've ever had with a little boy I've been working with since December, the same month of his second birthday. When I first met him and his family, I was informed that he had ear tubes surgically placed during the fall Read More...
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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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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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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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