SPEECH THERAPY
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Speech has been an especially hard obstacle for our son. His apraxia has limited his vocabulary and progress has been painstakingly slow. But the progress is there and we continually push forward to help our son communicate to the best of his ability.
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There are a few ways to approach helping your child with their speech challenges. There are many different reasons/diagnosis that go into the problems that these kids are experiencing. Your child's clinical diagnosis will be your first step in coming up with a plan. That will help determine your next step. This will usually lead you to a referral of a speech pathologist who will help you in more detail.
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Know that practicing at home is your best chance of communication growth. Repetition and consistency are key.
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Understanding an Autistic Person's Communication
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What is Functional Communication
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How to Use Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
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PECS for Non-Verbal Children
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Learning to Communicate Strategies
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Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
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Free Speech Therapy Materials
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Website with more Speech Links
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The Disadvantages of PECS
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Speech and Language Disorders
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7 Ways to Help Nonverbal Child Speak
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More Speech Materials
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Language Activities - Snacks
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Washington State Speech and Language Services
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