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When a child starts using AAC, one of the first questions families often ask is, “If they use AAC, will they stop talking?” It’s a fair question. Parents want to […]

Recently, a mother of a child who comes to the clinic asked her child’s therapist about their recommended autism books.  I have read many books with great research, interesting ideas, […]

Oftentimes, we think of our ear as one part of our body. They’re just…our ears. But the human ear is actually comprised of 3 primary parts, and all three parts […]

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) gives children a powerful way to express themselves when speech is difficult or unreliable. Whether AAC is used temporarily or long-term, success depends on more […]

What Is Stimming? “Stimming” refers to self-stimulatory behaviors—like hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, humming, tapping, or repeating words or movements. These behaviors help autistic children regulate emotions, express joy, manage stress, and […]

Shared book reading, interactive reading between a child and an adult, is a powerful and engaging way to support language development across all ages. The benefits of shared book reading […]