PediaSpeech Blog
News, announcements, and feature articles of interest to our PediaSpeech families
Tips for Helping Individuals Living with Autism Have a Happy Holiday Season
1. Preparation is crucial for many individuals.2. Decorations around the house may be disruptive for some.3. If a person with autism has difficulty with change, you may want to gradually decorate the house.4. If a person with autism begins to obsess about a particular gift or item they want, it may be helpful to be…
Read MoreSocial Space Camp!
Join us for a weekly social group aimed at improving pragmatics, social development, and sensory motor skills for elementary age children (K-3rd grade). We will be working on tasks such as eye contact, initiating and maintaining conversation, sensory processing, and fine motor skills, while exploring our solar system! The group will be held on Fridays…
Read MoreSensory Friendly Movie Event
The Golden Soldiers, Inc. is a faith based, 501c(3) non-profit organization focused on spreading the meaning of the Golden Rule as well as hosting events in honor of individuals with special needs. The Golden Soldiers, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will be partnering with Regal Cinemas in Alpharetta Georgia beginning January 2012. The…
Read MoreSpecial Time with Santa
Special Time with Santa December 3, 2011 at Summit Learning Center 700 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA Crafts, music, and fun for all and a special time and phoro with Santa! To set your appointment please call 770-904-4474 Click here for more information.
Read MoreFoods 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 omelets – cubes or strips…
Read MoreTips 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 child is saying such as…
Read MorePhoto 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.
Read MoreA 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 PurseAuthor: Kevin HenkesAges: 4 –…
Read MoreParents’ 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 all achievements and backgrounds. Visit…
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