One of our parents, Carissa, submitted a question asking what to do as her child’s accommodations on his IEP (individualized education plan) is not being followed. This is a very serious topic since the IEP is a legal document and MUST be implemented as written!! Listed to my game plan for Carissa and ANYONE who Continue reading
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5 Tips For A Successful Birthday Party For Your Child With Autism
If you were to ask me if I think you should give your child with autism a birthday party my response will be, “do you think your child wants a birthday party?” I mean this with a heart full of love and respect for you and your child, but many times the parent pushes their Continue reading
Help Your Child Get A’s in School! Follow My Plan for Smarter Studying
When my grades came crashing down in college, I developed a study strategy that helped me earn straight A’s. As a speech-language pathologist, I specialize in working with children with autism. I have also worked with many children with ADHD. In fact, my own diagnosis of ADHD is what led me to my current Continue reading
BLACK WEDNESDAY – CYBER MONDAY SPECIALS! $10 OFF EVERYTHING!
BLACK WEDNESDAY – CYBER MONDAY SPECIALS! $10 OFF EVERYTHING! Sale Runs November 25-30th, 2015 Happy Holidays from all of us here at Little Sprout Speech, LLC! It is such an honor to serve you! In the spirit of the holidays, and in an attempt to GIVE BACK to YOU, we are doing something we’ve NEVER done before. Both Continue reading
How to keep the bullies at bay for kids and teens on the autism spectrum
As someone who was an autistic child and is now an autistic adult I want to share the problems of bullying that are faced by those on the spectrum of any age together with some solutions that can be implemented. Furthermore, this article comes right after anti-bullying week and this is a topic not addressed Continue reading
The Top 6 Most Ridiculous Statements Heard At An IEP Meeting
Having worked for the local school county, I have attended my fair share of IEP meetings. And by fair share I mean… hundreds of IEP meetings. I don’t even want to think about the number of hours I spent at that IEP meeting table!! In the beginning I was an employee of the school system, Continue reading
How To Potty Train Your Child With Autism
When it comes to potty training, many parents want to scream. Am I right? It’s rare that ANY child will turn to you and say, “I have to go potty”…walk over…and do their business in the toilet. It usually takes a few accidents and quite a bit of coaxing with treats to boot. SO, Continue reading
Boy With Autism Saves Friends Life Giving Heimlich Thanks To Sponge Bob
This past week there was a news report on Brandon Williams, a 13-year-old boy who has autism who saved his friend, Jessica Pellegrini’s life by giving her the Heimlich when she was choking on a piece of apple. Of course, this was news worthy in and of itself. I was over here cheering for him and the Continue reading
The Speechie Mama Can Cook…Seafood Paella
It was always a challenge for me to make dinner. Don’t know why… Maybe it’s because I prefer to bake over cooking. Maybe it’s because I don’t have a toddler to make dinner for yet?! That said, for some other strange reason I have felt a desire to cook more now that I have a Continue reading
6 Tips To Survive The Holiday’s With Your Child With ASD or SPD
That get-together is around the corner and your anxiety levels are on the rise. As you anticipate what this event might be like for you and your child, you consider just skipping it. After all, that does seem easier, doesn’t it? If you want to attend that upcoming event but are unsure of how to Continue reading