How To Use Mr. Potato Head To Elicit Language By Hallie Bulkin One of America’s favorite toys, Mr. Potato Head, happens to be one of my favorite toys I use in therapy sessions. There are SO many concepts that can be taught using Mr. Potato Head. This is true of many toys but I Continue reading
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Why Your Child Wants To Hear The Same Book Again And Again
Why Your Child Wants To Hear The Same Book Again And Again By Hallie Bulkin Does your toddler ask you to read them the same book every night at bedtime? Are you thinking, wow I am glad they love books and reading but “that one AGAIN…SERIOUSLY?” Yes, your child is SERIOUS! It might drive you Continue reading
How To Make Language Learning Fun
How To Make Language Learning Fun By Hallie Bulkin You can learn tips about how to teach your child language and develop age appropriate concepts, but if you don’t make it fun, you will have a hard time keeping your child engaged. Chances are if you are bored then your child is, too! So what Continue reading
The Difference Between Speech And Language
The Difference Between Speech & Language By Hallie Bulkin May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. This annual event is held by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). The purpose of the event is to “provide opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life 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
How to Teach Letter Sounds
How To Teach Letter Sounds By Hallie Bulkin Recently I was asked by a parent how to teach their child each letter’s sounds. This took me back to my days of working in a preschool classroom. Well, really out of a preschool classroom closet. OH and do I have stories of what you hear from 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
FREE Educational Apps for Autism Awareness Month
By Hallie Bulkin I ran and downloaded the 15 FREE apps to give them each a try…and I am IMPRESSED! They are simple and I know your kids will love them. There are 3 main categories for the APPs: Flash Cards (places, alphabet, food, sports, vehicles, animals, actions, science, sight words) Receptive Identification (ABA receptive Continue reading
Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?
Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? By Hallie Bulkin Does your two-year-old struggle with his/her “B’s” and “P’s”? Do your husband and friends have a hard time understanding your three-year-olds speech? Are you the only one who truly understands what your child is saying? It is possible that your child is experiencing a speech and/or Continue reading
Define Your Child By What they CAN Do…
Define Your Child By What They Can Do…Instead Of What They Can’t By Hallie Bulkin Has your child’s teacher or therapist ever recommended that you use your child’s strengths to build on their weaknesses? If they have, there is a reason for the recommendation. If you have heard that this is something you should Continue reading