Children need routine. They thrive on routine. All children. Not just children with special needs. Take my own child as an example. She is a typically developing 17-month-old. That doesn’t mean she is exempt from benefiting from routines. Why? It’s simple. Routines make life predictable. Now consider a child with no verbal communication and limited Continue reading
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How Long Will My Child Need Speech Therapy?
This is a common question that most parents ask when preparing to start their child in speech, language and/or feeding therapy. And my answer is always the same, “it depends on various factors.” As a parent, this seemingly ambiguous response is frustrating! I get that. But please understand this is the hardest question for Continue reading
The best invention EVER! AND how you can use it to promote communication skills
Okay, mama’s. If you have a little one who likes to be attached at the hip, you may appreciate this. I saw one of these go up for sale in a facebook group. Before that, I had NO clue such a genius invention existed. I mean, seriously, whoever came up with this had the best interest Continue reading
Top 11 Posts of 2016
I cannot believe it is already December 31, 2016! Where did 2016 go? I was looking at the top 10 posts on our Little Sprout Speech blog and wanted to share them with you. Surprisingly, you all had LOTS of questions on IEP meetings over on our facebook page but didn’t seem to access the blog posts Continue reading
No child should eat lunch alone
Have you been hanging out with us over on facebook? If not, you are missing out! Join us! One of our big focus points this month has been how to help your child succeed during their school day. One of the most important things that often gets overlooked is the importance of eating lunch! Why Continue reading
Calling all parents of children with autism that hate the dentist or brushing their teeth
As I was sitting in the dentist chair, hearing that dreaded, “you need a filling” statement come out of the dentists mouth…I just thought about all the kiddos I’ve worked with that have autism and how HARD going to the dentist is for them. The angle of the chair you lay in, the lights in your Continue reading
Motivation Monday is here! For Parents Living With Autism
It is Motivation Monday! I like the sound of that…and even though this video was made on a Friday…I am now putting it up here, on a Monday! Shall we start a new trend? Motivation Monday videos? Anyways, I created this because YOU…yes…YOU…need to take care of yourself so you can be the best version Continue reading
5 Important Tips For Beginning of the School Year
So the school year is back in session. You know it’s a “labor of love” to start and get settled in but it’s been a week or two and your child seems to be have a rough time. THIS IS NORMAL!! For some children the start of the school year totally rocks their Continue reading
How to Stop Post-School Meltdowns and Keep Everyone Happy
Does your child come home from school and go into a full-blown meltdown? This should tell you, something needs to change. But what? That’s what we are here to discuss today! It is okay for your child to come home from school and feel tired, occasionally have had a rough day and need to let Continue reading
Navigating The Friendly Skies With Autism
When was the last time you took an airplane somewhere? How about with your child with autism? So many parents are fearful of taking their child on an airplane and putting them through the airport and air travel experience. Rightly so… Think about it. It is a new experience. Lots of people. New and loud Continue reading