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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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Fighting for Jett

By Angela Gartner
May 14, 2019

Twenty-two-month-old Jett seems like a typical toddler. He is curious about the world around him, but also tightly clings to his parents. His big brown eyes light up the

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Cleveland Indians, KultureCity Introduce Sensory Room at Progressive Field

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 12, 2019
At a ribbon cutting event featuring Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer and KultureCity Founder Julian Maha, the first sensory room opened at Progressive Field. In addition, the ballpark offers sensory bags equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads. ...
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May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 5, 2019
Did you know that an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders? Early intervention is crucial to the successful development of communication skills. If you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, literacy or learning skills, consider an evaluation.  ...
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Signs and Symptoms of a Language-Learning Disability

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 28, 2019
If your child has difficulty with any of these signs and symptoms, a language-learning evaluation conducted by a speech-language pathologist is recommended. Learn about what happens during a language-learning evaluation, as well as types of therapy that may be beneficial to address needs in oral language and/or written language skills. ...
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Autism Awareness Month: Helpful Toys for Children on the Autism Spectrum

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 18, 2019

April is Autism Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness and fostering meaningful conversation about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the people whose lives it touches. Many educational toy companies have

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