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Communication Boards Enhance Holiday Joy

Discover how a communication board can transform holiday experiences for children with Autism and speech differences. Resources at Lakeshore Speech explores AAC strategies for inclusive celebrations.

How to Make Water Safety More Inclusive:Communication Boards

Waterproof and UV-resistant pool communication board

Poolside communication boards make water safety more inclusive, ensuring nonverbal swimmers can express needs, follow rules, and enjoy aquatic fun safely.

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Pool Communication Boards: How to Create Waterproof Words

Poolside communication boards enhance safety, inclusivity, and accessibility, ensuring everyone—regardless of communication style—has a voice at the pool.

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How to Enhance Playground Safety: Communication Boards

What happens when a child faces an emergency on aplayground —like getting hurt or feeling lost—and struggles to communicate their needs? This is where playground communication boards become an essential tool for inclusion and safety.

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Creating Joy: Celebrating AAC Awareness in Our Communities

Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups have a unique opportunity to use playground communication boards as a way to raise awareness about AAC and promote inclusivity for all children.

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Emotional Balance Boards: How to Navigate for Parent Concerns

Explore three common concerns related to the use of emotional balance communication boards: frustration with limited understanding from individuals working with the child, the desire for easier, more intuitive boards, and the worry that your child won’t use the board effectively.

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How to Navigate Progress in Speech Therapy: A Parent’s Guide

We’ll explore some common frustrations, desires, and fears families experience around speech therapy and provide some encouragement for the journey.

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How to Survive After School Routines: A Guide for Parents

The after-school hours are a crucial time for reinforcing what your child has learned in school, but they’re also an opportunity for growth in other areas. We’ll share some practical tips to help you and your child navigate these busy hours.

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New School Year: A Guide for a Smooth Start

Preparing for a new school year can be both exciting and overwhelming. With a bit of planning and some practical tips, we can make this transition smoother and more enjoyable for both you and your child.

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How to Create Sentences: A Beginners Guide for AAC

Communication boards are essential tools in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) used to support individuals with speech and language differences. For those unfamiliar with AAC, creating sentences using core words on a communication board might seem daunting.

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