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Articulation Therapy: Teaching “TH” & “DH” Sound
Articulation Therapy: Teaching “TH” & “DH” Sound Pronouncing the /TH DH/ sounds can be a bit tricky for young children. And it is also a very commonly occurring sound in speech. If you are worried or concerned about your child’s pronunciation of the “TH” and “DH” sounds, this blog can help you with teaching these sounds to your child. Why are the /TH, DH/ sounds difficult to learn, should I be concerned? If your child has a history of frequent ear infections, these have been
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Picture Scene Activities for Adults
Picture Scene Activities for Adults What are Picture Scene activities? Picture scenes are nothing but scenes of various situations represented in a pictorial form. It can be a simple picture of a playroom to something as complex as a large playground. Children and adults use picture scenes to improve speech-language and cognitive-linguistic skills. Yes, you heard it right. Even adults. Picture scene activities are versatile and open-ended that way. These are in the form of a
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Articulation Therapy- Teaching ch and j sounds
Articulation Therapy- Teaching ch and j sounds The articulation therapy for /ch/ and /j/ sounds involves teaching the correct placement of the articulators (i.e, the oral structures and other structures involved in speech production) through various techniques and stages. Children usually develop the /ch/ and /j/ sounds a bit later, starting at around age four. However, if your child struggles to produce these 2 sounds beyond seven years of age, seek the help of a licensed sp
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8 Best Websites for Special Education
Technology shapes how almost everyone learns today — and kids are no exception. Digital learning apps have become genuinely popular tools for engaging children, and for kids with special needs specifically, the right website can make a real difference in bridging learning gaps. Below, we've rounded up some of the best websites for special education, from full online therapy programs to free printable resources. 1. 1SpecialPlace — Best for Comprehensive Online Special Educatio
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Importance of Early Intervention for Speech Disorders
Importance of Early Intervention for Speech Disorders What is Early Intervention? Importance of Early Intervention for Speech Disorders,...
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Stuttering Tips for Adolescents
Stuttering or Stammering is highly variable. You may find yourself speaking flawlessly at times but struggle to get a word out at other...
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Occupational Therapy Activities in Autism
Occupational Therapy (OT) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) plays a vital role in helping children build functional skills. A certified...
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Spectrum of Hope – The Special Mom
Spectrum of Hope – The Special Mom Today, we are chatting with Ms. Kreeti Mitra Bhatia the founder of “The Special Mom” page. She is an awesome Auti-Mom as she aptly calls herself. She is a mother to two beautiful children. Her firstborn child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and this began her journey as one special mom. Here are a few excerpts from our conversation. Picture: Ms. Kreeti with her two children Q. Share with us your journey of creating “The Special M
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Activities to Teach Children to Say “No”
Activities to Teach Children to Say “No” Teaching children to “No” is to get them ready for the outside world. So, in this blog we will list activities to teach children to say “no”. Teaching kids to say “no” is very crucial in today’s world. It helps to build confidence in them to say “no” to things. Especially, which they are not comfortable doing. Further, it also helps you to follow what your child wants instead of taking a guess. So, let’s look into some activities you c
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Speech Therapy to Stop Mumbling
Speech Therapy to Stop Mumbling We all want to be heard clearly and well. Our words are meant to make an impact on the listener. We wish...
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In Conversation with Angelman Foundation India
In this wall of fame series, we are in conversation with Mrs. Pooja Joshi Bhadrige, Founder and Director of Angelman Foundation India. ...
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Speech Therapy for Tracheostomy
What is Tracheostomy? We breathe in from our nose. Air passes through the windpipe (trachea). It reaches the lungs. If there is a blockage, or trachea is damaged it will lead to breathing difficulties. In such cases, a hole is made called a stoma. it is just below the vocal cords. This surgical procedure of creating the stoma and inserting a tube is called a tracheostomy. This can be permanent or temporary. The patient breathes in and out through the stoma. Why do we get trac
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