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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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10 Everyday Speech Development Activities That Can be Done at Home

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 28, 2020

When your child is at home, you can still work to develop their speech with simple activities that can be done at home and with other family members. read more

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Deaf History Month: Fun Facts & Resources

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 15, 2020
National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 15-April 15. It recognizes contributions of deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) people, as well as highlights the various forms of communication chosen by deaf and HoH individuals — including American Sign Language (ASL).  ...
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My Child Just Can’t Make the ‘R’ Sound!

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 8, 2020
Many kids have a hard time producing the “R” sound, even after participating in years of speech therapy. It’s not their fault — some kids just don’t respond well to traditional therapy. In these cases, recently developed technology called visual biofeedback could be the solution. ...
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