Pediaspeech Blog

Welcome!

PediaSpeech wants to welcome Mirabel to our practice this month! Mirabel is a special little girl who at 11 months of age began having seizures in an area of the brain called the temporal-parietal lobe also termed the “Wernicke’s area”. This part of the brain is critically involved with speech

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1-2-3, MAGIC!

Attention all Parents! If you are having trouble discipling your child, we have just what you need. It’s called “1-2-3 Magic” and from experience here in the PediaSpeech office, it works! 1-2-3 is America’s #1 child discipline program and is the leading resource for parenting solutions that are easy-to-learn and

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Mayla says, “Kris the OT says at 12-18 months you should be taking your socks off.  I’ll show him I’m always listening!”

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Books About Communication: Autism and Asperger Syndrome

georgiabarberlounge.com/viagra-3174 Click here to find great books written for and about children with autism and asperger syndrome. For more information on autism and asperger syndrome and other communication disorders visit www.pediaspeech.com or call us at 770-209-9826.

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Picky Eating:  a symptom versus a disorder “Picky eating” is normal for children two to six years of age. When picky eating habits continue beyond these years or lead to nutritional deficits these “habits” may actually be a disorder or a symptom of something else. Picky eating as a disorder

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iPad App Recommendations

We have added more apps to our list of great apps for development! Most are free! 2-year olds Old Mac HD Itsy Bittsy HD PickPix Tot LanguageMatch iLanguage – Language builder BabyBus Body Parts Shapes – Receptive shape identification Autism iHelp – Toddler vocabulary iTot Cards – Basic vocabulary Magic

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How Does Your Child Hear and Talk?

Children begin developing communication skills as infants. Any speech or language problem is likely to have a significant effect on a child’s social and academic skills and behavior. The earlier a child’s speech and language problems are idenitfied and treated, the less likely it is that problems will persist or

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What is Language? What is Speech?

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Throughout the month, we will be posting about different aspects of speech and language. The first post of the month will discuss the difference between speech and language. Language is different from speech. Language is made up of socially shared rules that include

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The Marcus Autism Center Educational Symposium, presented in conjunction with Autism Speaks – Georgia Chapter, will take place on Saturday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. – noon. This event is free and open to the public! Please make plans to attend and learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders! For more information

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Suggestions for Supporting Language Development at Home

Pair words or sounds with familiar actions. For example, the word “pop” can be used when popping bubbles or “up” and “down” can be used while lifting your child in the air and putting him or her down. Mirror Play. You can use a mirror to make funny faces that

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