Even if children aren't able to use words to express themselves they may be able to understand far more than they can show. One of the things you can do with your pre-verbal child is work on following directions. Read More
December 11, 2017
Joint attention is achieved when a child looks at an object of interest and then to the parent to see if she is sharing the experience. Joint attention is of critical importance to developing communication skills. Read More
December 4, 2017
We all learn by watching others and copying their actions. One of the most important ways young children learn is through imitation. Generally, a child will learn to imitate movement before they learn to imitate sounds through speech. Even though motor imitation is not directly related to language development, teaching a child to imitate body movements is helpful because it teaches a child valuable imitation skills. Read More
November 27, 2017
When working with pre-verbal children establishing imitation is very important as a building block for social and language skills. When children struggle with imitation skills it is most often due to cognitive delays and/or autism spectrum disorders. Read More
November 27, 2017
When working with pre-verbal children establishing imitation is very important as a building block for social and language skills. When children struggle with imitation skills it is most often due to cognitive delays and/or autism spectrum disorders. Read More
November 20, 2017
Family gatherings are stressful for everyone. For parents with children who have special needs there is an extra layer of stress that can come with holidays and family gatherings. Read More
November 13, 2017
Motor skills are important for everyday function. Motor skills impact self-care, play, school and almost everything between! Here are developmental milestones to look for in your kids. Read More
October 30, 2017
Practice the script of trick-or-treating the days leading up to Halloween. Read More
October 30, 2017
Practice the script of trick-or-treating the days leading up to Halloween. Read More