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The Importance of Core Vocabulary for Children who use AAC

by emerge | Nov 19, 2018 | AAC, Autism, General information, Parenting, Social Skills, Speech & Language

Did you know that 85% of spoken language is comprised of just 250-350 words? When you are using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) with your child, make sure that you are getting the “most bang for your buck” by teaching them words that are flexible....

How To Practice Self-Care With Children

by emerge | Nov 5, 2018 | Autism, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language

When we think about self-care, of course, we often think of ourselves. However, it’s important to start practicing self-care with your children as well. Especially because, at Emerge, we work with children who deal with a variety of diagnoses, and these kids may be...

School Sensory Supports and Strategies

by emerge | Aug 14, 2018 | Autism, Fine motor activities, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, School, Sensory Processing/Integration, Uncategorized

It’s that time of year again:  Summer is not even over, but it’s time for the kids to get their school supplies and prepare their minds for classroom learning.  Many school children struggle to sustain attention through the school day, organize their...
Eye on Executive Function

Eye on Executive Function

by emerge | Jul 31, 2018 | Autism, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, School, Speech & Language

(Image Credit) Executive Functions: Executive functions are a cluster of cognitive skills that include the ability to anticipate consequences, generate novel ideas and solutions, initiate appropriate actions, and monitor ongoing success or failure. They allow us to...

I know you’re a Speech Therapist….but what do you do?

by emerge | May 23, 2018 | Autism, Emerge programs, Floortime/DIR, General information, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language

I know you’re a Speech Therapist…but what do you do? And it’s much, much more than the “R” sound… In honor of Better Speech and Hearing Month, we are taking a close look at the multitude of ways that pediatric Speech Language-Pathologists (AKA Speech Therapists)...
An Eggcellent Idea for Speech/Language Practice

An Eggcellent Idea for Speech/Language Practice

by emerge | Mar 19, 2018 | Autism, Floortime/DIR, Holidays, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Toys, Uncategorized

‘Tis the season. Walk down the aisles of your favorite grocery store, Target, or the Dollar Tree, and you’ll see never-ending racks of colorful plastic eggs. Buy a package! Or two. Get some with characters on them, or stripes, or spots. Or all three. Easter eggs are a...
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