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10 Signs Your Child May Have Hearing Loss

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 17, 2020
Whether you have concerns about your child’s hearing already or haven’t even considered there might be an issue, these 10 indications of hearing loss can help you determine if it’s a good idea to follow up with a hearing test. ...
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6 Tips to Support Your Autistic Student’s Success and Well-Being

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 10, 2020
While the nation’s school closures came like a curveball at most school-age children and their families, children with autism have fiercely felt the jolt. Autistic children and their parents may still be fretting and frustrated with unstructured days at home. Here are six tips for making the most of school days at home for kids with autism. ...
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May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 3, 2020
Most of us take our ability to communicate effectively for granted; unless or until something changes our ability, we pay very little attention to it. But did you know that an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders?  ...
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Register for Milestones Autism Resources 2020 National Conference — Now Virtual

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 29, 2020
Registration is open for the Milestones Autism Resources 2020 National Autism Conference, which will take place June 11-16 as a complete virtual experience. The conference is designed for professionals as well as individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their family members. ...
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At-Home Tips to Boost Speech Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 26, 2020
Children who have been identified with speech-language impairments likely have established nonstandard patterns of speaking or have deficits that will require extra attention and training to improve. In addition to speech therapy — whether in the office or via teletherapy — there are many activities and games you can use at home to help. ...
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Managing Behaviors at Home for Children Who Have Special Needs

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 14, 2020

If your child receives applied behavior analysis (ABA), it’s fairly likely their ABA service hours look vastly different today than they did weeks ago. They may not be accessing ABA

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Therapeutic Listening: a Sense-ational Approach to Treating the Whole Body 

By Lindsey Geiss
April 10, 2020

“Wow, that’s quite a headset!” the man exclaimed as he stepped outside the post office, peering down at the wide-eyed 5-year-old on on a mission to mail a letter. read

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Achievement Centers for Children Recognized for Excellence

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 5, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic, a little good news goes a long way. April is Autism Awareness Month and, to bring attention to those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

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How to Increase Your Child’s Language Skills

By Rosemarie Griffin, Speech Therapist
March 30, 2020

You want to hear your child talk. As a parent, those first words or sounds — whether it happens in the first year or beyond — are music to

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7 Tips When Buying Hearing Aids for Children

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 28, 2020
If your child has been diagnosed with a permanent hearing loss, it’s likely that hearing aids have been recommended. Hearing aids can be life-altering for your child, allowing them to hear sounds often missed due to hearing loss. Those that are properly fitted early on can allow your child to develop speech and language skills to reach their full potential. ...
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