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10.20.2025
What are Phonics Skills?
Phonics is the ability to match letters to the sounds that the letters make. It is a necessary skill to learn to read and spell. Instruction in phonics begins in the early grades and teaches the relationship between letters and their sounds. Phonics are skills one level of the Reading Rope. This instruction is direct
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09.22.2025
Be a Bucket Filler
Social-emotional learning activities are essential to help kids develop the skills they need to succeed in life. Among the most important skills to learn are kindness and compassion. Children begin developing social emotional skills at a very young age. As parents and caregivers of children, there are many ways to promote skills and teach kindness
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09.08.2025
Sensory Safe Dental Experiences: What Parents and Providers Should Know
Oral health is a critical part of overall well-being, but for many children in the United States, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it remains one of the most unmet healthcare needs. As the prevalence of ASD continues to rise—with 1 in 36 children now diagnosed (Stein Duker et al., 2023)—dental providers are encountering
Sensory Safe Dental Experiences
10.27.2025
Toys for Development of Speech and Language
Toys that promote imaginative play, turn-taking, problem-solving, and social interactions create opportunities for children’s development. They encourage both receptive (understanding) and expressive (speaking) language. These activities not only help with vocabulary building but also with mastering more complex language skills such as grammar, sentence formation, and storytelling. Types of Toys That Support Speech and Language
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10.13.2025
The Benefits of Boredom
Ah, summer break will soon be upon us. For many kids, the summer break from school is the best time of the year. With no school to attend or homework to finish, they have the free time to enjoy all sorts of fun activities outdoors as well as inside. While there are numerous advantages to having all
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09.15.2025
Tips For Integrating Speech Practice in Busy Schedules
Wake up. Get ready for work, get the kids ready for school, pack lunches, drive to school, drive to work, pick the kids up from school, maybe stop at the grocery store, drive home. Always on the move. Make dinner, wash dishes, clean the house, get the kids ready for bed, get yourself ready for
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