Tag Archive: special needs

Storytime Simplified- Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

By AASLFebruary 22nd

Welcome back to Storytime Simplified! Today, we're thrilled to dive into a heartwarming tale that not only tugs at our heartstrings but also presents a variety of developmental opportunities. Let’s talk about Tiny T.Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman.

AASL’s Holiday Book Guide for All Ages!

By AASLNovember 21st

As our families gear up for the holidays, we wanted to share our ultimate seasonal book recommendations for all ages! Joined by insights from our Speech Therapist, this curated listed offers a wide variety of literary adventures designed to captivate children across a variety of developmental stages.

What is Voice Banking for AAC?

By AASLJuly 13th

One incredible advancement in AAC technology is voice banking, a process that allows individuals to preserve their own voice through their AAC device, to utilize it if their communication challenges progress. In this blog, we will explore what voice banking is, how it works, and the numerous benefits it offers to children accessing our speech therapy services.

How Occupational and Speech Therapy can Assist Children with the Diagnosis of 22q

By AASLNovember 9th

22q deletion syndrome is believed to be the second most common genetic disorder behind Down’s Syndrome. Here at AASL we are privileged to work with some amazing kids with 22q Syndrome. So, let’s talk about what 22q Syndrome is and what activities occupational and speech therapy work on with our awesome kids.

What is Occupational Therapy?

By AASLNovember 2nd

Every day, you partake in activities that create a healthy and balanced lifestyle. These tasks can be things like washing your hair, brushing your teeth, or cleaning your home. These tasks are defined as “occupations”. For a child with special needs or delayed development, these tasks can become particularly difficult.  Occupational therapy works to develop and nurture the skills needed for these occupations.