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Sensory Processing Disorder 🚫 equal Autism

It is a misconception that people with sensory integration differences must be Autistic. But according to Psychology Today, recent studies suggest that between 90% and 95% of people on the autism spectrum have sensory processing differences, but the reverse does not hold true.

It is critical to keep in mind an Autism diagnosis is complex and detailed. Reach out to a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Developmental Pediatrician to discuss any questions you have for your child.

To all those students and caregivers as we start a new year. . .
May this be the best one yet!
You are LOVED.
You've got this!

What is the difference between speech therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? This question comes up A LOT and can be a complicated topic. It is important for families to explore the best fit for their child!

Meaningful Speech has written this excellent summary of services and what to look for in a provider!

The Truth about ABA & Speech-Language Therapy This topic is something that comes up often in our own practice and in conversations with parents and professionals. We want to clear up what the differences are between the professions of speech-language pathology and applied behavior analysis and who should be formulating goals to support speech-l...

Constant correction frustrating your child? Try this tip instead!

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It is an honor to be welcomed into the loving preschools in our community! Elevate partners with families and schools to privately provide services for children during school hours! It is amazing to watch these kids grow at school while learning so much in therapy sessions!

Have a wiggly little one? Here are some ideas to help at home and at school!

September 16th @ the Bartow County Library- save the date! This is a FREE workshop to share information on what to expect as toddlers develop speech and language skills. Come ready to ask your questions!

Our summer vacation is coming to an end and we are soooooooo EXCITED to get back to PRESCHOOL!!!

Our Preschool Open House will be Sunday, August 20th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.

We can’t wait to see all of our new and returning preschoolers and families! Please come by for Open House to meet your new teacher, see your new classroom, and get to know new friends!

Our first day of school will be Monday, August 21st (2 and 5 day students) and Wednesday, August 23rd (3 day students).

* Families, you should have received a Back-to-School packet in the mail. If you have not received one or have any questions, please contact our preschool office (770-382-0755).

We have a few slots available in our PreK and Kindergarten class. Please contact the school if you are interested in registering for one of these classes and share with anyone who may be interested.

It takes practice to really support our kiddos’ speech and language development! These are excellent tips!

🌟 What can you do to encourage speech and language at home?! Here are my favorite tips! 🌟

PS you can do all of these things verbally, with signs, and will pictures or AAC- there’s no one “right” or only way to communicate!

It's just about time to get rolling again!

🥰 Play is not a luxury and is a necessity...but sometimes kids need a few ideas to get started. ⁠
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➡️ Click here to see my list of 50+ screen-free summer activities for kids >>> https://selfsufficientkids.com/screen-free-kids-activities/

Wilson is back! This EXCELLENT book is about to released! Wilson’s adventure helps kids learn language to communicate about their big emotions and problem solve when experiencing fear of the unknown.

The long anticipated next book in the Wilson the Wombat and Friends series is almost here!

Meet Betsy the Bison who is a Yellowstone junior park ranger. Wilson the Wombat and his family travel to the USA to go to Yellowstone.

In this book, Wilson learns that being brave doesn’t mean not feeling scared; being brave means doing it anyway!

More info coming soon! Release date is May 23, 2023, and the pre-order will be available soon. 💜

Drop a 💜 below and share with your friends. These little steps are great encouragements to us.

You are so loved! 💜

Proud to a member of the National Language Acquisition Clinician Registry! This specialized training helps speech language pathologists understand how to help children that communicate with scripting (echolalia).

Use this registry to find a clinician in your area!
https://www.meaningfulspeechregistry.com

This is a golden bit of advice! Asking a child questions, especially a child that has difficulty understanding or expressing language, is not always helpful. It can add a lot of pressure and confusion! So how do we engage in conversation? Try these tips. . .

Did you know speech intelligibility improves the quickest between 2:6-3:5 years old?

Why is this important to know? This is great information to pass along to caregivers. We can also provide more intensive input during this time frame with children who present with speech sound disorders.

Note: Less intelligible children may experience this period later than more intelligible children.

Hustad, K.C., Mahr, T.J., Natzke, P., & Rathouz, P.J. (2021). Speech development between 30 and 119 months in typical children I: Intelligibility growth curves for single-word and multiword productions. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.

Oftentimes the thing that ends up happening prior to the tantrum has nothing to do with why they are upset. It is oftentimes the final straw.

Reasons behind the tantrum can be tiredness, hunger, sickness or the beginnings of, worry, wanting connection, their shoes being too small, or a combination of them all. Ha!

Ask questions. Use your reasoning. Don’t assume. Give hugs. You (and your kid/s) are so loved.

Thanksgiving meals are lovely, but can be stressful for families with picky-eaters. Some encouragement for you today- your job is to provide the food, it’s the child’s job to decide what and how much they eat!
Avoid the power struggles over food today and let your family create positive and fun experiences with the meal!

Happy Thanksgiving! May today be full of making memories!

It is an honor to contribute to the discussion of the value of therapy in The Daily Tribune! Take home message- whether it is speech, language, or feeding/swallowing abilities, getting help earlier rather than later is important!

Children can use patterns of errors, which can make it very dificult to understand their speech! These patterns can be typical during development, but as a child grows and matures, the errors should begin resolving. If a child uses many patterns for too long, it can negatively impact how well they can be understood as well as their reading abilities down the road.
Sweet Tea and Pigtails made this great visual to give you an idea of the errors kids can use and when they should fade!

Time to unpack speech sound errors that impact how well a person can be understood! First up- Articulation!
Think about how a young child sounds. You may quickly have examples come to mind of articulation errors. There are four types of errors that can be made, as seen by this great visual from Super Duper Publications.
If a child frequently has articulation errors, their speech can be VERY difficult to understand. A speech language pathologist can help figure out if these errors are appropriate for the child's age, or not!

Articulation errors are common in children when they first learn to speak. When a child demonstrates articulation errors beyond those of typical development, he/she may need to see a speech-language pathologist (SLP). Learn more about common articulation errors in our Handy Handouts at SuperDuperInc.com. http://ow.ly/1Mkw50CnfEQ

When a child is having trouble forming correct speech sounds, it can be extremely frustrating for them and their caregivers!
According to the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), speech sound disorders is an umbrella term referring to any difficulty .with perception, motor production, or phonological representation of speech sounds.
This answer sounds complicated- because SPEECH production is very COMPLEX! The picture below shows the systems that are responsible for making speech sounds .
Stay tuned for information on each individual system!

Resharing this great guest post from Valli Gideons(Valli Gideons]).

As we continue to educate during Deaf Awareness month, we need to recognize the families of DHH individuals. Each family’s journey might be different. The end goal of having a child that can communicate os the same for all.

Read Valli’s thoughts below.

To the parent who’s child has been identified with hearing loss,

I want you to know that it’s going to be OK.
It will not be easy, there will be days you might feel overwhelmed with worry and decisions, but there will also be so much joy.

Your child does not need to be fixed. They are whole. What they need is support, acceptance, understanding, and love!

Believe in them. Wholeheartedly show them that the sky is the limit: hearing loss will not stop them from chasing their dreams.

Surround yourself with those who are champions for your child. Build a team of experts who put your child’s best interest first. Trust your instincts and advocate for the access your child deserves.

There is no one way to navigate hearing loss. Do your homework, be willing to adjust and course correct when needed. Ultimately, you know your child best. As they grow, LISTEN to them, and follow their lead. They are unique and what works for one child, may not be what’s best for the next.

This will not be an easy journey but it will be worth it! Your child will teach you more than you ever imagined.

You’ve got this!

Love,
Valli
Author/Advocate Valli Gideons]

Routines: Why Your Child Needs Them and Where to Start Routines are important for all children. With a familiar routine, your child will know what to expect which will result in less anxiety and frustration as well as fewer tantrums or meltdowns.

“My child has trouble with some sounds. Is this typical?” Check out these average ages of speech sound acquisition!

School is starting, so it's a perfect time to help your child develop a solid schedule for SLEEP!
Sleep is the time the brain sorts and stores information from the day. It is CRITICAL for:
⭐ memory and problem solving
⭐ emotional regulation
⭐ attention to tasks
⭐ muscle regeneration and growth
⭐ healthy immunity to fight illnesses

It is clear how lack of sleep can start to impact a child’s ability to learn speech and language at all level!

If you are having concerns with your child’s development or academic performance, make sure to talk with your Speech Language Pathologist and discuss any concerns with their sleep!

Attention therapists, teachers, and parents!

Did you know there is more than one way to process language? Some children learn in scripted phrases rather than single words. These children often need intervention to learn how to self-generate speech!

Meaningful Speech has designed an excellent and HIGHLY sought after course about Natural Language Acquisition! Elevate SLP Services is now establishing a group to take the online self-paced course at a discounted rate.

Send Elevate a message with your name and email address to reserve your spot!

Meaningful Speech- Echolalia Education A self-paced course to teach you how to confidently identify, evaluate, and help guide children who script (communicate with echolalia) to original language. We also provide support in our member community 24/7.