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Receptive Skills! There is a sequence of skills (a ladder) to follow! following 1 step directions, then two, answering simple concrete questions (Who, What, Where), then answering more abstract (When, How, and Why).  Each child may be at a different level so we meet them where they are at. You also need to consider if your child understands the vocabulary being used.

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Stuttering: Slowed Down Speech Technique

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Stuttering: Slowed Down Speech Technique

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Young children simplify adult language when they are learning. Some outgrow it and some persist.

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1 - Phonological Processes_ Handouts for Parents & Teachers

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Hmmm Chores can help with language??? YES!

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Hmmm Chores can help with language??? YES!

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Vocabulary, Categorizing, Sequencing, Following Directions, Collaboration!

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Children with Autism process the world differently.  Our challenge is to make a connection.  When that happens, our worlds can communicate.  Use of visuals and social stories along with the understanding that every child is unique is crucial.

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The following websites are recommended because they provide the opportunity to practice so much language! As a parent or guardian, please monitor your child when visiting any website. These are considered safe websites; however, one has to always be cautious!

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Articulation therapy follows a sequence as well: sound level, word level (different positions, at the beginning, middle, and end), phrase level, sentence level, and conversation level. This is why your child may be able to say it at times but not in others.

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Expressive Language! Same as with Receptive language there is a sequence of skills. I am simplifying it but it typically moves from one word, to two word combinations, phrases, sentences (simple sentences and complex sentences) to conversation and narratives.

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Pragmatics! Social skills.  Sometimes this area is overlooked because the other areas directly impact academics.  However, social skills is hugely important. The way we interact with our environment, from objects to people should not be overlooked.  Understanding emotions, ours and others is crucial to understanding how we fit in our world.

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Remember! Click on it then it will seem like its not opening. All you have to do is, after you open it, look above the box and you will see a "dowloading" icon. Click on that and that should work!

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Helps some students

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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns do not hesitate to contact me
lmuro@erusd.org or text me at 323 680-1338

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Autism Speaks created this visual story to explain to your child about getting sick.

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Word of Caution! When clicking on any material, you may notice that is taking too long to open up. If this happens, after clicking on it, you will see a downloading icon just above the image box, click on that! It should open then. Also you don't have to print, you can just work off from the screen!

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Word of Caution! When clicking on any material, you may notice that is taking too long to open up. If this happens, after clicking on it, you will see a downloading icon just above the image box, click on that! It should open then. Also you don't have to print, you can just work off from the screen!

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The purpose of this board is to provide you with information and material that you are welcome to use at home! You can download if you like but you don't have to!! Just open and you can still use many of the sources.  Our students at Birney mean the world to us, so with that in mind, my goal is to support you as a parent and your child's development in the area of communication as much as I can.

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The purpose of this board is to provide you with information and material that you are welcome to use at home! You can download if you like but you don't have to!! Just open and you can still use many of the sources.  Our students at Birney mean the world to us, so with that in mind, my goal is to support you as a parent and your child's development in the area of communication as much as I can.

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One sheet targeting many skills!!! You don't need to download and your child does not have to write. Just discuss each area!

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B2: Visuals Strategies to Understand Directions 

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B2: Visuals Strategies to Understand Directions 

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These visuals are meant to provide your child a visual reminder of some of the strategies to use when they do not understand directions

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B3 Strategies to secure attention, check for understanding and use specific language when giving directions

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B3 Strategies to secure attention, check for understanding and use specific language when giving directions

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https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/understanding-childs-challenges/talking-with-your-child/10-tips-to-help-your-child-follow-directions

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B4: Following Directions and Drawing!!! 

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B4: Following Directions and Drawing!!! 

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Does your child's final drawing match the directions? Remember to always praise your child even if they were only able to follow one direction!  It is a process!

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Receptive Language: 6 Following Directions Games

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Receptive Language: 6 Following Directions Games

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https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/6-following-directions-games-kids/

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Matching what your child reads to a visual

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Matching what your child reads to a visual

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Attention is key in any receptive task.  Using pictures can enhance reading comprehension usually increases attention and focus.

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"who", "what", "where" are considered to be simple concrete questions. "when, how, and why" are more abstract and therefore more difficult.

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Increase Expressive Language by having you wait...and having them request.

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Increase Expressive Language by having you wait...and having them request.

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I know it is hard to do this, because we are parents and we want to meet their needs, but sometimes, if we wait a little, it encourages them to ask.

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Cooking Activities increase Language Skills

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Cooking Activities increase Language Skills

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All areas are targeted!

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Speech and Language Activities While Cooking

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You can work on so many skills! Vocabulary, sequencing, answering questions, social skills because you will be with them!!

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https://heatherspeechtherapy.com/2011/07/teaching-speech-sounds-the-process-of-articulation-thearpy/

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Make sure that you are provided with what sound and at what level you should practice with your child.  For those who are in the speech intervention group, I will be sending target sounds to work on!
http://staff.4j.lane.edu/~watson_s/Site_2/Speech_Homework_Practice.html

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Stories Read Online to your child by actors/actresses you may recognize!  Great Source to address Receptive and Expressive Language

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Stories Read Online to your child by actors/actresses you may recognize!  Great Source to address Receptive and Expressive Language

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This is a free website! Is solely supported by donations.  I will be donating because I am sharing with all of you. You do not have to donate, unless you want to. It is accessible to you for free! Click where it says All Books.
It also has lessons that go with each story.  ENJOY!!!
https://www.storylineonline.net/about-us/

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Remember Highlights Magazine for Kids?  This is the online version!

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Remember Highlights Magazine for Kids?  This is the online version!

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So many fun activities! Rich in Language opportunities
https://www.highlightskids.com/activities

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I believe you have access without having to subscribe!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/

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You can do the first activities; however, Activity #3, #4, and #5 would be great!

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It is very important that when you use visual support, you pair it with verbal support.

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It is a great idea to review some of these cards before you have your child engage in a social situation.

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Many students have a difficult time with 1) noticing details, 2) perspective taking. If you work on this, ask your child what he/she thinks the child is thinking and then ask they what do they see in the picture that supports that

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Make sure your child is able to identify the pictures before asking them questions about it! If they can't identify it, that is were I would start. Expose them to the vocabulary! Example: if you see the mail carrier, point to the picture of the mail carrier, etc.

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https://www.verywellhealth.com/playtime-therapeutic-autistic-child-260138

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On a final but very important note! Due to copyright laws, I am able to share all this information with only my present speech and language students and their parents.  Please if you decide to print do not share these materials with anyone else.  Also do not upload online or distribute.  Thank you!!!

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On a final but very important note! Due to copyright laws, I am able to share all this information with only my present speech and language students and their parents.  Please if you decide to print do not share these materials with anyone else.  Also do not upload online or distribute.  Thank you!!!

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Keep the kids having fun and engaged with these 50 Plus Easy Indoor Activities for Kids using simple household items and recycled materials.

We've all been aware of the recommendations to stay home, self-quarantine if you are feeling sick, and keep healthy which is why we've gathered up the best, easy indoor activities for kids.

Many schools are closing due to the imminent threat of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and we've been getting lots of requests from readers on how to keep kids busy indoors.

Understanding that many may not have access to craft books, supplies or art materials, these 50 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids are cheap and easy to set up with most household materials you probably have on hand. Many of these are great ways to recycle and reuse packaging and materials from home.

What if I don't have the exact items at home to set up these indoor activities?

Don't fret! The last thing we want you to do is go out and buy stuff you'll need once or twice. Take stock of what is in your home and improvise! Also involve your kids and ask them, "how can we make this another way? Easier? Faster? Better?"

Test out different ideas - the experimentation in creating different variations of games is also fun!

Make sure to check out the full list below and watch the video in the post!

Easy Indoor Activities for Kids - Materials and Instructions

Create an Obstacle Course Using Crepe Paper

Take a roll of crepe paper and tape lines across a hallway wall. Zig the lines high and low. Encourage kids to walk through without breaking the crepe paper!

Ball Shaker Game

This was from our Minute to Win It Games. Take an empty tissue paper box and fill with ping pong balls. Take a sash, scarf or pantyhose and tie around your waste.

Encourage kids to shake out the balls in X number of seconds or minutes.

If you don't have ping pong balls you can stuff with large bells, or anything soft, round and not too heavy

Sensory Walk or Gross Motor Footprint Handprint Activity

Trace one handprint and one footprint. Use that as a template to make several pairs of footprints and handprints. Tape down to colored paper. Make a gross motor game by placing your hands and feet on on the paper.

Ping Pong Ball Toss

Use varying paper tubes in heights and use painter's tape to tape down the floor or you can even insert them on top of a cardboard box and hot glue down. Place foil over the opening and ping pong balls on top so they don't fall down.

Tip: If you have large colored plastic balls you don't need the foil. Use a ball or make your own (we crumpled a piece of leftover foil!) to knock down the balls. Or if you have a Nerf Gun, you can use that too.

Walk the Line

Create different lines on the floor and have kids follow the lines for a fun gross motor game.

Line the Cars on the Line

You can use the same line from above and line cars along the lines.

This can be any small item though! LEGO, Duplos, trains, dinosaurs, whatever your kid is into at the moment.

Ball Straw Blower Race

Take two paper tubes and tape to the floor. Give each kid a straw and do a ping pong ball race!

If the ping pong is too easy to blow, use a heavier ball or object. Test out different ones - the experimentation in creating different variations of games is also fun!

Paper Cup Stacking

Recycle and reuse paper cups into a fun stacking game. How high can you go?! Get the little ones to help bring and stack cups too!

Paper Plate Toss

Take a paper towel roll and tape to the floor. Cut out inner circles from various paper plate sizes. Do a paper plate toss.

How many can you get in in how many seconds/minutes? Make it more challenging by scooting further back!

Paper Pate Ring

Here's a variation of the above for toddlers, let them stack the plates inside the roll.

Variation - you could cut small to medium and use only white paper plates you can color in rainbow colors a fun color recognition learning activity!

Create a Reading Book Nook

Build a fort, we have this awesome Fort Builder, but you don't need to run out and get it if you don't have one.

We've build plenty of cushion and pillow/blanket forts before!

Add several books around and make a cozy indoor reading nook!

Car Ramp

Reuse a big paper tube and drop cars down. This may sounds simple, but trust me, it keeps my toddler engaged for a good chunk of time! Use trains, small toys, dinosaurs, whatever can drop down a ramp!

Variation, make it bigger! Connect a couple more tubes together!

More fun ways to keep the kids engaged and having fun at home.

MORE incredible Best, Cheap Easy Indoor Activities from our blogger friends across the world!

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(Targets Vocabulary, Receptive, Expressive Language, Social Skills at Home through fun activities)

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Hi Everyone!

I have created a helpful guide for all of you to survive the upcoming school closures.

Many of these activities listed below will require some supplies. Most items you could find at the Dollar Store.

Enjoy the list!

4) COLOURING CONTEST
Put out paper and markers. For each "round" give your children a theme like an amusement park or their dream house.

7) GLOW STICKS DANCE PARTY
Go to the Dollarstore and buy some fun glow sticks, turn off the lights, and blast some music!

12) MAKE PLAYDOUGH MATS
This will keep the little ones busy for a long time!
http://picklebums.com/2014/07/22/fun-food-play-dough-mats/#_a5y_p=2110571

17) MAKE A RETRO THEME DAY
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2015/06/04/80s-retro-day-at-home/

22) PUT ON A MAGIC SHOW
Learn magic tricks and show family and friends.
http://www.funology.com/magic-tricks

23) BALLOON POP ROCKS EXPERIMENT
Do the Balloon Fizz Science Experiment
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/07/22/balloon-pop-rocks-experiment/

23) MAKE CUPCAKES
24) HIDE AND GO SEEK IN THE DARK
Play Hide & Seek with the lights off using glow bracelets.

25) MOCK CAMPING TRIP
Make a mock camping trip
Use a play tent, sleeping bags or blankets, and flash lights. You can eat dinner in your tent and sing camp songs.

26) MAKE A "RESTAURANT" DINNER
Have your kids help you make dinner. Create menus with them to decorate and serve your spouse or neighbours.

28) MAKE A COLLAGE
Make a collage with magazine pages or family photos.

29) MAKE MUSICAL INSTRUMEMTS
Find items around the house and construct different instruments. This teaches kids how to recycle waste into something useful and fun.
https://makingmulticulturalmusic.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/14-world-music-instruments-that-can-be-made-from-recycled-materials/

31) SALAD SPINNER ART
You can purchase a salad spinner at The Dollarama.
http://theimaginationtree.com/2010/09/salad-spinner-art.html

34) DO A JIGSAW PUZZLES
You can purchase puzzles at Dollarama for $2-$3
36) WATCH HOME MOVIES (ie. Mom & Dad's Wedding, Baby Videos)
37) DECORATE WITH PUFFY PAINT
The Dollarama sells Puffy Paint in the art section and you can purchase a top or a hat to decorate.
Make sure you let it completely dry before wearing it.
42) BUILD A VILLAGE OUT OF BLOCKS OR LEGO
43) MAKE A DEEJAY DANCE PARTY
Go to the dollar store and get glow sticks! Dress your kids in light colours. Close the blinds and the lights and activate their glow sticks. Put on their favourite songs and have them dance.
61) BOARD GAME NIGHT
68) MAKE A VIDEO
Bust out your cell phone or ipad, get your children to make a play.
Have them practice it a bunch of times. Find or make some costumes and have them perform their play on the video.
You can put it on the computer for them to watch.

69) CARD BOARD BOX CREATIONS
Take your children to the grocery or drug store and ask for extra used boxes.
Here are some cool ideas your can do with coard board boxes:
http://www.designdazzle.com/2013/09/15-cardboard-creations-to-make-for-kids/

71) NATURE ART
Let your kids run around your front or back yard and collect items in nature (ie. leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers)/
Give them bristol board and glue and have them make abstract art using their findings.

72) MAKE SMORES
Safely microwave your marshmellows.
73) MAKE A PLAYING CARD CASTLE 74) MAKE PIZZA
76) RELAY RACES
You can create some games to play:
* Potato Sack Races (using garbage bags or pillow cases)
* 3 Legged Race using Socks or Shoe Laces
* Spoon Race (holding a ping pong ball or egg)

77) MAKE EDIBLE PLAYDOUGH
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/03/26/easy-play-dough-recipes/

79) MAKE AN AQUARIUM
All you need is two paper plates (cut out the middle of one), glue, googly eyes, foam, blue paint, saran wrap and rocks from outside.

80) HOME MADE TAP SHOES
Tape nickels to the bottom of your kid's running shoes and you've got a pair of tap shoes.

89) PLAY SHARK
All you need is a folded ironing board to be your boat. Keep the kids on the boat. If they fall off, they get "eaten" by the Shark, which Mom or Dad can play!

97) EXPLODING BAGS EXPERIMENT
This one is messy but a lot of fun!
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/05/21/exploding-bags-fun-science-experiment/

98) MAKE A PET ROCK
Pick a rock outside. Let the kids paint them, decorate them

99) SUMO WRESTLING MATCH
Make the kids are supervised during this one.
http://allfortheboys.com/home/2012/2/2/sumo-boys.html

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Hi Everyone! I have created a helpful guide for all of you to survive the upcoming school closures. Many of these activities listed below will require some supplies. Most items you could find at the Dollar Store. Enjoy the list! 100 KIDS ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME 1) LAUNDRY BASKET SKI BALL www.frugalfun4boys.com/laundry-basket-skee-ball-with-ball-pit-balls 2) MAKE [...]

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Visuals for Receptive Language and Expressive Language

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Visuals for Receptive Language and Expressive Language

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Parents can take pictures of items around the house and also take pictures of their child performing an action! This can easily expand to expressive language when asking your child to label or describe a scene.

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A social story

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Use a calendar!  You and  your child can discuss together what chores to do each day and in what order.  You can write it down in a calendar. This can also help in targeting time concepts.
https://citherapies.com/blog/adding-a-speech-and-language-twist-to-the-same-old-chores/

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Use a calendar! Discuss what chores to do for the month. Let your child join in the decision making process.
https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/chores-how-to-involve-your-child

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The main reason why I liked this article was because in the end, there are so many skills to be learned at home, be it for vocational use in the future or just because it fosters important skills in life.
https://blog.asha.org/2016/10/04/12-skills-and-5-household-chores-that-can-serve-as-preparation-for-future-vocation/

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Breaks every component down in a way that your child can remember!

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It helps your child support his claim with facts. It makes what he/she is trying to say cohesive.

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It can be also used when making a decision. It allows your child to brainstorm reasons and visually see how one may outweigh the other.

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You can use it to recall details in the appropriate sequence! From talking or writing about a recipe to events in a story, or what you did that day, or even a math sequence!

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The Importance of Play and Development of Speech and Language

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The Importance of Play and Development of Speech and Language

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Visuals help your child understand such concepts as: compare and contrast, attributes, antonyms, synonyms, figurative language, etc.

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Targeting: Wh questions, Describing, and Narratives

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Visuals aids for pronouns, parts of speech, verb tenses, sentence structure, etc.!!!!!

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Not one fits all!! Some children respond better to some than others.

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Social Problem Solving-Fighting with Friends

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Social Problem Solving-Fighting with Friends

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Categories Memory Card Game: Today I Went...

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Categories Memory Card Game: Today I Went...

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Categories Card Game: Name Things That.....

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Categories Card Game: Name Things That.....

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Say the name of the center drawing before each of the other pictures.
ex. Baa-bag, Baa-bath

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Ways to help your child with articulation.

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At home: Create Language Rich Experiences!

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At home: Create Language Rich Experiences!