Touchstone Family Development Center

Sending love to all on this Father's Day

Loving these graphics!

We totally Feelzzz the need for an alternative way to communicate "pain, discomfort, or perceived difference in the body." And, after your response to our pain... scale post today, we know you do, too. It has been hard to be quiet about this project, but it is finally DONE! And, we could not be more AMPED to introduce you to All the Feelzzz! (There are 40+ of them. This is just a sampling.) We worked with the immensely talented Ra Vastar and (The Art of R Vashtar) his autistic, artistic talent brought the Feelzzz concept to life. Check it out! All the Feelzzz is a suite of tools. There is a manual , a set of Feelzzz cards, a booklet of All the Feelzzz- None of the Words (Jacquelyn's favorite), as well as a non-tear sheet with all the Feelzzz on one page! We've had many testers- both neurodivergent users and medical professionals review and test the Feelzzz. Consensus is - "it helps fill a really REAL need." You can find ordering info here: www.store-autismlevelup.com And, we'll post a bit more of a description in the comments. Welcome to All the Feelzzz! Image descriptions: 1) gold starburst on blue background with comic style lettering that says Autism Level UP! presents All the Feezzz 2) a bubbling purple contents in black cauldron with words bluuub bulb above it ( fun fact-t his was one of the original designs based on J needing to tell someone about a stomach issue) 3) A yellow lightning bolt with the word Zap in teal text 4) An old fashioned TV with a blue screen and rabbit ears on top- with the word "no picture" running between the ears. 5) the word Flame shaped as a flame in red and orange word art.

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Despite the lovely rain- we are still having Speech Therapy supply pick-up today 9:00-10:30 am Hope you can make it!Despite the lovely rain- we are still having Speech Therapy supply pick-up today 9:00-10:30 am Hope you can make it!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-play-date-tickets-1253

Come join our Sensory Play Date! CoVid precautions are in place! Come and have Halloween fun! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-play-date-tickets-1253

https://www.icdl.com/conferences/2020

Touchstone Family Development Center is ready for and looking forward to our next Sensory Play Date! Coming soon!

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Another point of validation that DIR/Floortime is an effective method for speech development! It provides that rich social motivation! https://www.spectrumnews.org//social-motivation-predicts-l

Hello Touchstone Families! We are anxious to see you for some great play time! Touchstone is committed to adhering to CoVid 19 Precautions to protect you and your child's safety! Please join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-play-date-tickets-1224

8 wonderful regulating ideas that your child can do right in your home! https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/8-ways-sensory-/

Our swing at Touchstone is loved by all! After a long day of sitting in front of the computer for school, the swing is a beautiful and necessary release and relief for the body, the proprioceptive system and the vestibular system! https://30seconds.com//Developmental-Activities-for-Kids-W

See one of my favorite Speech Therapists discuss communication using the DIR lens! https://affectautism.com/2020/08/31/slp/

Hello Touchstone Families! Follow this link to get some great information on the word "more"! We often consider the word "more" as a lead word, or a word that indicates a request. This read, explains that "more" is a supportive word, to be used with the lead words that are identified in this article! Great info! touchstonespeech#talktouchstone#morespeech#touchstonejoy https://m.facebook.com//a.8752526892100/3133616733373611/

August Calendar - some of our families were asking for another copy of our Speech Language Program August activity calendar. Here it is!