Early Intervention Speech Therapy

Open Post

Stephanie Bruno — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Hello, Early Intervention Speech Therapy readers! Stephanie is taking a brief hiatus. She'll return with a new post next Friday. In the meantime, consider this post an open thread to initiate discussion with colleagues about issues pertinent to early...(read more)

Revisiting Apraxia

Stephanie Bruno — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:36:00 GMT

Every few days or so, I read through recent comments posted throughout the blog and attempt to address the questions that have been raised by our readers. One of the most pressing issues that is frequently raised by parents reading the blog is apraxia....(read more)

Qualifying for Early Intervention Services

Stephanie Bruno — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:56:00 GMT

Recently, a reader inquired on the blog about the specific requirements needed to qualify for services. Her question reads as follows: "...I need an explanation of what qualifies as a "25%" delay. I typically am not involved in the eligibility process...(read more)

Treating Children Diagnosed with Autism: A Follow-up

Stephanie Bruno — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:48:00 GMT

On September 29 th 2009 we published a post entitled: Autism and Early Intervention Speech Goals . The post discussed a local case of a speech therapist working with 3-5 years olds who prefers and recommends only using sign language with children diagnosed...(read more)

Happy Halloween Therapy Treats!

Stephanie Bruno — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:19:00 GMT

Halloween is just a few short weeks away and those who read my blog often know how much I love the holidays and festive therapy sessions! Last October I wrote a post filled with simple ways to add a little Halloween fun to your therapy sessions. The post...(read more)

Baby Steps

Stephanie Bruno — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Earlier this week I shared a story regarding a little girl I work with in Early Intervention. If you've had a chance to read over the post, you'll see that at our previous appointment I asked the mom if it would be ok for us to venture a block away to...(read more)

Dealing with Parent Anxieties in Home Care

Stephanie Bruno — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:08:00 GMT

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)

Autism and EI Goals: A Follow-up

Stephanie Bruno — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Tuesday's post discussed the various ways speech therapists can treat young children in early intervention who have been diagnosed with autism. The question posed to the public was the following: when you are teaching these children to communicate, do...(read more)

Autism and Early Intervention Speech Goals

Stephanie Bruno — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Today’s post poses a question for all the speech-language pathologists out there who work with children in early intervention who have already been diagnosed as having autism. My question is this: when you are teaching these children to communicate, do...(read more)

Reviewing Speech Resources

Stephanie Bruno — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:23:00 GMT

Over the past year this blog has addressed a variety of syndromes, disorders and conditions that affect the many children we treat in early intervention. Due to my lack of time (but not lack of interest!), I do not always have a chance to research all...(read more)

Festive Fall Routines

Stephanie Bruno — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Last October when I first began writing this blog, I wrote a post entitled: Fall Fun: Using Seasonal Themes to Enhance Therapy , which featured a variety of fall activities that therapists could do with young children during an EI session. I always find...(read more)

A True Story of Acceptance

Stephanie Bruno — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Last December I was assigned a new child to my caseload. She was already being seen by several of my co-workers who each informed me of their grave concerns regarding her development. At the time, she had not yet been diagnosed with anything other than...(read more)

Part 2: Parents and the Five Stages of Acceptance

Stephanie Bruno — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Last week I wrote a post entitled Parents and the Five Stages of Acceptance . Today's post is a continuation and will provide more information about what Elizabeth Kübler-Ross taught us and how we can utilize it in early intervention. Based on my research...(read more)

Parents and the Five Stages of Acceptance

Stephanie Bruno — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Recently I received the following email from a fellow therapist: "I have a little boy who just turned 2 and is not talking, babbling, or vocalizing in any way shape or form. I have educated the mother repeatedly regarding having his hearing checked and...(read more)

Saving Early Intervention

Stephanie Bruno — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who wrote into the “Surviving the Financial Crunch” post and for sharing your personal experiences regarding the financial hardships we are facing not only as an industry, but also as a nation. Therapists wrote in from across the...(read more)