Working with Your Attorney

by Jacky G. Legal Issues
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In an ideal world, parents, educators, and other professionals would always be able to work cooperatively with each other to ensure that the child’s best interests are being served. And indeed, this often occurs. But sometimes an attorney can be helpful if you get stuck in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, if there is a dispute, or if you need to file for due process. An attorney can also help you review the IEP document and other forms. After you have found an attorney, ask for a case evaluation.

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More Great Articulation Apps

by Jacky G. Speech Therapy Techniques
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As your child grows, he will likely learn to speak in complete sentences, control the tone of his voice, and articulate words clearly. If you suspect your child is struggling with proper articulation or he has a speech delay or disorder, bring him to a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for an evaluation. A speech therapist can help your child with an array of communication issues, including articulation. You can also use speech therapy activities at home to encourage his progress, including using apps that were designed specifically to teach articulation.

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Using Social Stories in Speech Therapy

by Jacky G. Speech Therapy Techniques

What Is It?

A social story is exactly what it sounds like: a brief, simple story designed to teach children about social situations and appropriate responses. Social stories were originally developed in 1991 by Carol Gray of The Gray Center. Gray had been a consultant to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social stories were originally intended solely for use by those with ASD; however, they can also be helpful for improving communication in non-autistic children.

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An Interview with Deborah Luetkenhoelter, MA,CCC-SLP

by Jacky G. Speech Therapy Techniques
Deborah Luetkenhoelter

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Deborah Luetkenhoelter is a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) who specializes in working with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Deborah works with schools and families in a collaborative environment to address communication needs. Today, she’s sharing her expert knowledge regarding the challenges that autistic children frequently encounter, as well as some of the evaluation measures that she uses in her practice. Deborah emphasizes that it is critical to improve communication, whether verbal or nonverbal, in children with autism in order to reduce inappropriate behaviors.

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Due Process FAQs

by Jacky G. Legal Issues
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Ideally, parents, educators, and other professionals would be able to work together without acrimony or conflict to develop and carry out the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Unfortunately, sometimes ignoring problems for the sake of harmonious communication isn’t always best for the child. When you feel that your child’s best interests are not being served, it’s time to consider due process. Due process is a means of resolving disputes with the school district. The entire procedure can be rather overwhelming; use the following FAQs to develop an understanding of the basics.

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