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Are you looking for fun ways to help your child with speech development? Check out these 21 fun ideas! Happy Holidays!

All children develop differently, but if you’re worried about potential learning delays, here are the signs a parent needs to watch out for.

While the holidays may look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean you and your family can’t still enjoy it! Check out these local events that are fun for the whole family.

By the time a child enters kindergarten, warning signs may start to appear. Overlooking these red flags can lead to struggles down the line with reading, writing, and other academic areas. But don’t worry; we’re here to help!

Speech therapy doesn’t stop once you leave the office. Here are some tips for parents to use at home to compound the learning!

When working with children who have behavioral problems, our team uses the "three Ps": position, placement, and plan. Learn more about how our team can work with your student to guide them to success: https://ocdc4u.com/the-3-ps/ #OCDevelopmentCenter #SLP #SocialSkills #ChildMindfulness

Does your student struggle with speech and language? Discover more about our SLP services and how our team can help give your child the tools they need to succeed: https://ocdc4u.com/services/speech-and-language-therapy/ #OCDevelopmentCenter #SLP #SpeechDevelopment #LanguageDevelopment

Navigating the world of online learning with a child with autism? Check out these helpful parent tips: https://www.texaschildrens.org//distance-learning-tips-par #OCDevelopmentCenter #SLP #Autism #ChildAutism #OnlineLearningwithAutism

October is also National AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month! Find out more about AAC here: https://ussaac.org/aac-info/aac-awareness/factsheet/ #OCDevelopmentCenter #SLP #AAC #AACAwareness #ChildDevelopment

This year we want to take the time to recognize the challenges faced by many users and families in the wake of 2020 and provide assistance where we can. We'll be donating the proceeds from the sale of these shirts to the AAC Disaster Relief Fund, a nationwide organization dedicated to making sure that AAC users have access to their communication no matter what! The first wave of the fundraiser closes tomorrow (your shirt will be delivered in October) so make sure to grab yours now!

Have you taken your students on a virtual field trip!? My kids have been LOVING them, so I added TWO Virtual Field Trips to my Ultimate Interactive Halloween Language Unit! PUMPKIN PATCH: this adventure includes comprehension questions and a jack o’ lantern carving activity... HAUNTED HOUSE: this spooky adventure is highly entertaining and has a flashlight tag game! Swipe for a sneak peek and click the link in my bio to purchase your ULTIMATE Halloween Language Unit #fallspeechtherapy #fallthemedactivities #fallspeechtherapyactivites #fallspeechtherapyideas #speechtherapyideas #speechlanguagepathology #slp #slpeeps #slp2b #slpsofinstagram #slpsontpt #slpsonig #slpsonyoutube #virtuallearning #virtualschool #virtualspeechtherapy #distancelearning #virtualfieldtrip #virtualfieldtrips

Did you know that October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month? Check out this article to learn more about what this month means to a person who has down syndrome: https://www.ndss.org/syndrome-awareness-month-means/. #OCDevelopmentCenter #SLP #DownSyndrome #DownSyndromeAwareness #Teletheraphy

WHAT IS #AAC? This October, I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite #SLPs to celebrate #AACawarenessmonth and we’re talking all things AAC all month long! AAC, which stands for augmentative and alternative communication, is a unique communication system that utilizes pictures, symbols, gestures, and/or assistive technology to supplement or replace verbal speech for individuals with complex communication needs. Children or adults with developmental, genetic, or motor speech ...disorders, as well as adults with acquired brain injuries may all benefit from using an AAC system. The goal of using AAC is to maximize the communicative abilities of that individual. In turn, AAC may also have a positive influence on his or her self esteem and quality of life. AAC can be used across settings and for any function that verbal speech would otherwise be used. In 1991, the IBM Training Manual published a quote that reads: For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible. As large tech companies such as Apple continue to develop and advance, AAC and assistive technology systems will continue to transform the lives of those with complex communication needs. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT AAC BY SHARING THIS TO YOUR STORIES! #thegreataacchallenge2020 #thegreataacchallenge #aacslp #aacawarenessmonth #aacawareness #aacgram #slpsofinstagram #slpsfollowslps #slpsontpt #slpsoninstagram #slpsloveaac #complexcommunicationneeds #ccn #aacuser #speechgeneratingdevice #sgd #proloquo2go

How many different ways do you communicate every day? Speaking Gestures Mail... Texting In our survey of 34 families with an AAC user, 25 (73%) reported that their child uses a variety of communication modalities throughout the day. In a recent blog post on AAC Language Lab, AAC user Lance McLemore shared this message with other AAC users, You have the right to decide how you communicate. Whether you choose to speak, type, gesture, or a combination of methods, you must do what is best for you. Don’t be ashamed of your communication tools, and don’t let anyone bully you into using something that diminishes your ability to communicate. If you find that speech is useful at times, then use it. These words are a powerful message to everyone who supports AAC users also. Drop some love below if you agree, and share a picture today of all the ways you or your AAC user communicated today! #aacforall #aacslp #aacawarenessmonth #aacawareness #aacgram #aaclife #thegreataacchallenge2020 #slplife #slp2be #slpeeps #slpgradstudent #slpsofinstagram #slpsfollowslps #slpsontpt #complexcommunicationneeds #aacuser #nonverbalcommunication

Don’t wait! AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) has been proven to increase language skills in children while not impeding their growth in verbal skills (Millar et. al.,2006; Schlosser & Wendt, 2008). - Go check out all the research, ideas, inspiration, fundraising and giveaways we are doing over on @thegreataacchallenge2020. - Join us in raising AAC awareness

THE ULTIMATE INTERACTIVE HALLOWEEN LANGUAGE UNIT! This product is everything you need this month! It includes 15 no prep activities and targets all of your language goals. It also has 2 BONUS Boom Decks, 5 Zoom Backgrounds and 1 read aloud AAC adapted book! This book can be printed or digital and is fun, highly engaging and perfect for either distance or in person learning! ... ANDto celebrate #AACawarenessmonth it is 50% OFF now through Sunday (10/4)! #fallthemedspeechtherapy #speechtherapy #themedspeechtherapy #themedspeechsessions #fallspeechtherapy #fallspeechtherapyactivites #halloweenspeechtherapy #halloweenspeechtherapyactivities #speechlanguagepathology #slpsontpt #tpthalloween #tptspeech #slpsoninstagram #slpsfollowslps #slpeeps #slp2be #slpgrad #slpcfy #slpcf #virtualspeechtherapy #distancelearning #noprintspeechtherapy #noprepspeechtherapy #slpprivatepractice #slpmaterials #slpmusthave

Change can be good - and often necessary and unavoidable. COVID has brought personal change and LOTS of time for reflection. The outgrowth of that for me (and it’s not all that deep), is that I’ve decided to change my social media name to JDB Speech to better reflect me and all of the things I’m most passionate about! What personal changes have you made since #COVID? #covidchanges #personalreflection #covidchangeseverything #slp #slpprivatepractice #slpprivatepracticebeginners #slp2be #slp #slpsofinstagram #slpsfollowslps #slpsontpt #slpsoninstagram #slpsofig #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechpathologist #speechpath #speechlanguagepathologist #speechies #slpcfy #privatepracticeslp #aacslp #privatepracticetherapist #privatespeechtherapy #octherapist #octherapy #ocspeech #ocspeechtherapy

It is no secret that many kids are anxious about going back to school this year. Take a look at this article to discover how you can support your child during this time of increased anxiety: https://www.understood.org//managing-back-to-school-anxiet. #OCDevelopmentCenter #SLP #ChildAnxiety #ParentTips