What is Accessibility in Education and Why is it so Important? – The LoopSLL Have you ever felt frustrated when you can’t quite reach something? You can see it up there, on the tippity top shelf—but try as you might, you can’t make your fingertips do more than push it further back. What about when
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The end of summer is here! Hopefully, your children are looking forward to going back to school after lots of summer fun. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of this time of year. If you’ve done all your back-to-school shopping and have some extra time on your hands before that exciting first day, here are some things you can do with your children to keep them busy while encouraging their speech and language development: The playground: You’ve probably spent a lot of time at the playgroun
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There are lots of great YouTube videos and comics you can show your kids to promote their language skills. My favorite videos are Simon’s Cat and my favorite comics are Rube Goldberg Machines. When working with your child on her language skills, it’s important to help her organize her thoughts, check her comprehension, and rehearse retelling of main events or favorite parts. Here is a link to a free download of a video companion sheet:https://www.theloopsll.com/ProResources/SLP-Video-Companion-F
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Nowadays, most of us have learned to welcome and celebrate diversity. We’ve come to recognize that it’s our differences and uniqueness that make us special. We don’t expect everyone to be exactly the same as us, and we work to be open to different perspectives, orientations, and viewpoints. But diversity is a multifaceted concept. It can involve different cultures, races, and beliefs—and it can also apply to our internal mechanisms.Take your brain, for example. We now recognize there’s a lot of
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Cursive writing has academic, motoric, and artistic benefits. There are several fun ways to introduce cursive to your child- shaving cream, tracing your own letters, and q-tips and paint. Give some of them a try and have fun exploring this often forgotten approach.
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As a parent, you wish you could protect your child from any struggles. Because you pay close attention and are an expert on what’s normal for them, you’re often the first person to pick up on issues with their learning skill development. But, even if you recognize an issue is present, you may feel helpless and unsure where to turn to get your child the help and assistance they need to overcome any obstacles they face. You are not alone.
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Unfortunately, misinformation is rampant when it comes to the subject of autism. As therapists who work regularly with children in this population, we’d like to share reliable information and our perspective with you. We created this article to help parents learn more about this complex issue, and to offer hope that there’s help and many resources available to them, as they learn to navigate the realities of parenting a child with autism.
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Don’t worry—you’re not the first person to not fully understand what an Occupational Therapist is qualified to do. OTs are highly trained in helping a wide range of people improve their ability to perform necessary daily tasks—with enhanced independence, safety, and success. In the school system, OTs help kids with all kinds of issues that may impact their daily lives and ability to have a full and complete educational experience.
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Have you ever met someone and felt immediately connected to them? Do you have people in your circle that you continually feel understood and validated by? Is there someone in your life that is a “go to” in the confusing times of your life? Those individuals are likely very emotionally intelligent individuals, and you should consider yourself lucky to have them in your life! Read this post to learn more about emotional intelligence.
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This article will take a deep dive into fluid reasoning and why it matters.
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