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Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development for Birth to Six Years

The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) has provided information on activities to encourage speech and language development for birth to six years.  The information can be found at http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Parent-Stim-Activities.

 
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Posted by on March 30, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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Developmental Milestones for Birth to Five Years

Greetings everyone!  The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) has provided information on developmental milestones for birth to five years.  The information can be found at http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart.htm.

 
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Posted by on March 30, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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“Ask an Autistic” by Amythest Schaber

Greetings Everyone!  I just thought I’d share with you another video from Amythest Schaber on “What is Vocal/Verbal Stimming?”  She has presented some very interesting information.  As a Speech-language pathologist, I am developing a better understanding of Autism and the behaviors that are associated with it.  I realize, just from watching Amythest’s video, that vocal and verbal stimming are not pointless at all.  They could be valid forms of expression as well as a way to block out negative sensory input from the environment.  Take a look at what Amythest Schaber has expressed regarding vocal/verbal stimming…

 
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Posted by on March 25, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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University of Houston-Clearlake’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)

The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities(Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on April 11, 2015, entitled “Naturalistic Teaching Strategies for Home and School” by Taylor Sweatt and Ashley Neal.  The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m.  All lectures are free.  Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.

 
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Posted by on March 25, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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University of Houston-Clearlake’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)

The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on March 28, 2015, entitled “Let’s Talk about Your Day!  Teaching People to Recall Past Events” by Shimin Bao.  The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m.  All lectures are free.  Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.

 
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Posted by on February 25, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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nonPareil Institute in Plano, TX

What happens when the bus stops showing up?  What happens after high school?  Listen to one father’s BIG, brilliant idea to take adults on the Autism spectrum and do something different…VERY different!

 
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Posted by on February 15, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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“Never Underestimate the Power of the Mind…”

 
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Posted by on February 6, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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University of Houston-Clearlake’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)

The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on February 21, 2015, entitled “Taking the Fight Out of Feeding:  Managing Problems at Mealtimes” by Conrad Hillman.  The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m.  All lectures are free.  Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.

 
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Posted by on February 2, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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“Ask an Autistic” by Amythest Schaber

Hello everyone!  I just thought I’d share with you Amythest Schaber’s reason as to why she disapproves of ABA therapy.  It’s very interesting…Take a look!

 
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Posted by on January 23, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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University of Houston-Clearlake’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)

The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on January 24, 2015, entitled “Sexuality Education for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities” by Elizabeth Boggess.  The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m.  All lectures are free.  Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.

 
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Posted by on January 15, 2015 in Uncategorized

 

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