A growling place
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This book is extremely reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are. So much so, in fact, that I wonder if there will be a copyright infringement lawsuit. That…
Speech
Articulation development
The following is a good guideline as to when most children have aquired various English speech sounds. Each number represents an age. Within each number are the sounds that most children this age can say…
The timing of learning sign language
In honor of the Baby Sign Language class I am going to start teaching at the end of the month (if more people sign up!!!), this month’s Wordless Wednesday is devoted to that topic. See…
Things to hear and understand by 12 months
13 Things your child should hear and understand by 12 months from The American Speech and Hearing Association (Birth to 3 months) 1. Startles to loud sounds 2. Quiets or smiles when spoken to 3….
Starting out with signing
We began signing with our children the day they came home. Actually, we started years earlier by signing with our nephews. Signing came very naturally to us, as we’d both taken ASL (American Sign Language)…
Stone Soup
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I decided a few days ago that this week’s Children’s Book Monday, would be on Stone Soup. What I did not realize, however, if that there are a…
4 Facts about Stuttering
From the May 2006 issue of Parents Magazine 1. Relax — most kids will stop stuttering by themselves. Young children often stutter a little when they’re first learning to talk, but as many as 75…
AAC and Autism
Today ends my month blogging about Autism Awareness. I have found so many articles and links, however, that I will continue to post them from time to time. Because minimally verbal and non-verbal children with…
Sheep in a Jeep
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. One of my all-time favorite board books, Sheep in a Jeep perfectly blends short rhymes ( pre -literacy skill) with short sentences and fabulous rhythm. The adorable pictures…
Comparison of Social Language Disorders- Autism
This information was obtained through the LinguiSystems catalog. It was adapted from “The Source for Asperger’s Syndrome” by Timothy Kowalski. I cannot verify accuracy as there is a range, but it does make for some…
Comparison of Social Language Disorders- Asperger’s (2)
This information was obtained through the LinguiSystems catalog. It was adapted from “The Source for Asperger’s Syndrome” by Timothy Kowalski. I cannot verify accuracy as there is a range, but it does make for some…
Comparison of Social Language Disorders: ADHD
This information was obtained through the LinguiSystems catalog. It was adapted from “The Source for Asperger’s Syndrome” by Timothy Kowalski. I cannot verify accuracy as there is a range, but it does make for some…
Olivia
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This precocious pig is endearing and reminds us all of a child we know and love. In this book we are introduced to Olivia, the big sister and…
Token Board
Behold, the Token Board! But what is it? A token board is a visual way of encouraging a repeat behavior. Like a star chart, but very re-usable. For my purposes, when a child answers correctly…