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Foods that Encourage Chewing

Beginning Stage: Cubes of hard cheese such as cheddar, Monterrey jack, and American Cubes of white meat, chicken roll, and turkey roll Partially cooked carrots, potatoes, green beans – cubed or cut in lengths for biting Grilled cheese sandwiches – cubes or strips French toast – cubes or strips Firm

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Tips for talking with a child who stutters…

Use a relatively slow, relaxed rate in your own conversational speech – but not so slow as to sound unnatural. Try to sound like Fred Roger’s from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Listen to what the child is saying. Respond to that, rather than the stuttering. Give appropriate responses to what the

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Photo Friday!

For information on speech and occupational therapy services in the Atlanta area visit our website https://www.pediaspeech.com/ or call us at 770-209-9826.

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A Daily Dose of Laughter in a Book

We all know how important a daily dose of laughter is! Here are some funny books for several age ranges. Good Night, GorillaAuthor: Peggy RathmanAges: Infant-4 yrs. 10 Minutes Till BedtimeAuthor: Peggy RathmanAges: Infant-4 yrs. Sheep in A JeepAuthor: Nancy Shaw Margot AppleAges: Infant – 4 yrs. Lilly’s Purple Plastic

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Parents’ Choice Foundation

The Parents’ Choice Foundation’s purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally, and mentally – fairly priced products that are fun, safe, and socially sound. Parents’ Choice reviews books, toys, music, television, software, videogames, websites, and magazines for children of families of

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Photo Friday!

PediaSpeech at the Atlanta Down Syndrome Assocation’s Buddy Walk! Click here to view all of the photos! For information on speech and occupational therapy services in the Atlanta area visit our website https://www.pediaspeech.com/ or call us at 770-209-9826.

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Apps for Autism

Check out this great segment from 60 Minutes about how Apps are helping people with autism communicate! Click here to watch this great video. “Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some

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Photo Friday!

For information on speech and occupational therapy services in the Atlanta area visit our website https://www.pediaspeech.com/ or call us at 770-209-9826.

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Reading to Children

Ever wonder what to say to a young child who can’t answer you with words? Read a book. Even the youngest child loves the sound of voices. Reading books to little ones at an early age is important. Reading children’s stories out loud is one of the best activities an

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Top 10 Websites for Educational Games

Funbrain – One of the most popular educational gaming sites around. Not only does this site cover a variety of subjects, it caters to K-8th graders, and has nice teacher resources as well. Game Classroom – Excellent, safe, teacher approved, state standard aligned games for grades K-6. Also, lots of

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Photo Friday!

For more information on occupation therapy and speech therapy in the Atlanta area visit www.pediaspeech.com or call us at 770-209-9826!

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Helping Children with Challenges Thrive

Check out our recent article featured in Decatur Living Magazine! Click this link: “Helping Children with Challenges Thrive” For more information on occupation therapy and speech therapy in the Atlanta area visit https://www.pediaspeech.com/ or call us at 770-209-9826!

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