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Sensory-Friendly ‘Lion King’ Coming to Playhouse Square 

By Janet Cho
August 3, 2019
On Aug. 31, Playhouse Square will host its first sensory-friendly Broadway performance of Disney’s "The Lion King." In addition to discounted tickets, the performance features lowered sound volume and stage lights, eliminated strobe lights, and keeping the house lights and stage lights on throughout the show. ...
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Sensory-Enriched Activities and Outings for Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 26, 2019
Sensory integration, or the way in which the mind communicates with the senses, begins developing before birth and shapes the way a person interacts with the environment. Parents can help their kids’ neurological growth, as well as appeal to their sensory inclinations, by exposing them to summer sensory activities. ...
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How Early Intervention Changed Ava’s Life

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 21, 2019
After a healthy pregnancy and birth, Christie and Josh Hersman welcomed Ava, an energetic baby girl with big blue eyes. When a newborn hearing screening indicated Ava might need further testing, the Hersmans took her to get an auditory brain response test, which confirmed Ava had moderate to severe hearing loss. Learn what resources the family used as part of Ava's early intervention program. ...
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Special Needs Resources and Fun at Cleveland’s ADA Day Celebration

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 14, 2019
Join Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, along with many other service providers, this Wednesday as they celebrate the 29th year of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a free Family Resource Fair and Concert at Wade Oval in University Circle. ...
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Powering Up at Milestones National Autism Conference

By Lindsey Geiss
June 22, 2019

I was a regular parent, but now I’m special. Lots of qualified people tell me so. First the pediatrician, then the school psychologist and speech pathologist. Even a stranger in

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How to Build Joint Attention Skills in Young Children with Autism

By Chana Feinstein
June 11, 2019
Joint attention is the ability to shift your attention between an object or event and your communication partner. Many children with autism don’t develop these skills on their own. Here are some easy, fun ways for parents to work on early joint attention skills. ...
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5 Toys = 5 Ways to Improve Speech Development

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 9, 2019
Playing with your child is an essential way to improve his or her speech, language and social skills. Find out how playing with five popular toys can encourage language growth and development. Bonus: they're likely toys that you already have at home! ...
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Gigi’s Playhouse Down syndrome Center Opens in Canton

By Angela Gartner
May 31, 2019

Stacy Jackson was thrilled to finally see Gigi’s Playhouse in Canton open its doors in April. She was part of the launch team for the Down syndrome Achievement Center located

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Extra Help at Home for Your Child with Speech-Language Issues

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 23, 2019
Children who have been identified with speech-language impairments have likely established nonstandard patterns of speaking or have deficits that will require extra attention and training to improve. One or two sessions a week with a speech-language pathologist is not enough, and your involvement in carryover activities is crucial to your child's communication development. Here are some activities and games you can use at home to help.  ...
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Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Why is it So Hard?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 22, 2019

The unfortunate reality is that a large percentage of individuals with autism are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder. With this comes a critical need for efficient assessment and

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