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Autism
Routines are for everyone
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
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
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
Don’t let others limit your child with autism
What message have you been told (eh hem…lied to) about your child or children in general, that have autism? Have you been told they will never speak? Never ride a bike? Never play a sport? No two children are the same and many are ABLE. At times, they just need to be taught how to Continue reading
Making the Summer Transition Easier
Here are some tips that you can put in place TODAY! to make your transition from the school year into summer easier. If you are already on summer break and having a hard time getting your kiddo transitioned into summer, you can hit “redo” and implement many of these tips! If you are not yet Continue reading
Which Autism Diagnosis Does Your Child Have?
You wait months on a waiting list to get your child into the local university or medical clinic for an assessment. You suspect autism but you need an official diagnosis. You feel all kinds of emotions when the long assessment comes to an end and you are told that your child does in fact fall on Continue reading
12 Signs Of Sensory Overload
Does your child have meltdowns? Have you been told to look for the “triggers” so you can tell when a meltdown may be approaching before it actually arrives? If you have no idea how to do this, you are not alone. Professionals tend to give great advice but speak to parents as if they are Continue reading