The article, “Can an app for Google Glass offer a path out of autism?” by Vijee Venkatrama originally appeared on BetaBoston, March 16, 2015. My response to this article follows. First of all, I strongly dislike the headline. It suggests that we NEED a path out of Autism, which we DO NOT. Am I saying Continue reading
Autism
Worry About YOURSELF!
My hubby always used to say, “You do you, I’ll do me”, telling me to basically worry about myself and he will worry about himself. This was earlier on in our relationship, way before marriage and and children were even a thought in our minds but it still applies at times. We do have to worry Continue reading
Exciting Day Here at Little Sprout Speech
This is an exciting day here at Little Sprout Speech as we launch our TV site! It has been a long time coming but we are here and ready to serve you through a new means that we know you will find helpful! You will be able to learn how to be your child’s therapist! After Continue reading
Social Stories: A Beautiful Tool
Social Stories: A Beautiful Tool By Hallie Bulkin As my pediatric caseload has recently blossomed, I have found myself in conversations with many parents about social stories. Parents want to know what they are and how and when to use social stories. So the focus here is to bring awareness to the topic of social Continue reading
Dogs For Autism
Dogs For Autism By Hallie Bulkin Well the little guy you see in the top of this post is Coby, our new puppy 🙂 He is not a service dog and I do not plan to give him up (sorry guys!) even though he is sitting here trying to knaw on my favorite blanket!! But Continue reading
It’s All About The Choices
It’s All About The Choices By Hallie Bulkin I have another tool in my Speech Pathology “tool kit” that I want to share with you today. This is one of the biggest tools I use with every child I work with be it in therapy or just in general. This tool is no secret. In Continue reading
Why Does My Child Line Up Cars?
Why Does My Child Line Up Cars? By Hallie Bulkin Does your child line up cars, trucks, and other toys? I’m talking, each item, lined up, like they are sitting in traffic on a one lane road with no where to go! And have they been doing this for months? Do they do anything else Continue reading
Part 2: Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Strategies for Managing Anxiety By Hallie Bulkin And we’re back with part 2 of our series on strategies for managing anxiety. If you missed part 1, you can go back and read it here: Part 1. How to Strategically Manage Anxiety. My goal in Part 1 was to share a personal experience and set up Continue reading
Use What You Have
Use What You Have By Hallie Bulkin Do you have bins and shelves and rooms full of toys? I can’t tell you how many times I have walked into a families home or a preschool classroom and felt overwhelmed by the mess of toys in my pathway. If I feel this way, can you Continue reading
Taking Face Time Back To Its Roots
Taking Face Time Back To Its Roots By Hallie Bulkin The first time you look into your childs eyes, there is an immediate connection. A bond between parent and child. Communication largely occurs through a child developing a blueprint for the shape of your face, the sound of your voice and how you smell. This Continue reading