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Autism in the Media
April 14, 2009 12:05 PM by Stephanie Bruno
For today's post I wanted to share an observation I have made regarding two different television shows that were aired during the first two weeks of this April 2009, or as we now refer to it in the special education community, Autism Awareness Month. Read More...
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Online Speech Therapy
April 10, 2009 10:54 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Teletherapy helps link therapists with clients from miles away. Although, speech therapy over the computer may not be the best option for all clients, it's a wonderful opportunity for many! In addition, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Read More...
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April is Autism Awareness Month
April 7, 2009 11:14 AM by Stephanie Bruno
As many of you probably already know, April is recognized as Autism Awareness Month. As a therapist who has been working for several years with children diagnosed with autism, I wanted to give special attention to the disorder that affects so many people 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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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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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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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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Part 2: Aquatic Therapist Susan B. Nachimson, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT
January 20, 2009 12:09 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Last Friday's post, highlighted the first part of my interview with speech therapist, Susan B. Nachimson where we learned about her professional education, training and the experiences that brought her to the water. Today's post is a continuation of our Read More...
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Finding Speech Therapy Jobs in 2009
January 13, 2009 9:56 AM by Stephanie Bruno
It is not a secret that speech therapy jobs are on the rise in America and throughout the world. In addition, as you probably know, there is a significant shortage of speech therapists. Although this makes FINDING a job in our field much easier, it doesn't 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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Toxic Toys
December 16, 2008 10:28 AM by Stephanie Bruno
As an early intervention therapist, toys are an enormously important part of my job. In addition, the parents I work with will often ask me to recommend educational and speech-supportive toys for their child, especially at this time of the year. Recommending Read More...
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Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Crafts!
December 12, 2008 10:24 AM by Stephanie Bruno
With the holidays quickly approaching, I know how busy I am preparing not only for my own personal family traditions, but also for my therapy sessions! So, in the spirit of the season, I thought I would pass along some of the festive ideas I have been 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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Web Resources for Parents
December 2, 2008 10:38 AM by Stephanie Bruno
I did a training a few months back for a group of educators and therapists. At the end, I included the following list of resources. It is a collection of websites that highlight a variety of issues and information that is helpful for Early Intervention Read More...
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