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How to Advocate for Communication Boards: Community Engagement Guide

We are aware and understand the profound impact that communication boards can have in creating inclusive, accessible environments for all children. This comprehensive guide will provide the strategies and insights needed to advocate effectively for the installation of communication boards in your local municipalities.

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 Communicate When Your Conversation Partner Uses a Communication Board

Therapist modeling how to use a playground communication board to student.

Effective communication is essential for connecting with others, sharing ideas, and building relationships. For individuals using speech-generated devices (SGDs) or communication boards, interaction can be a bit different.

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How To Practice Speech Therapy Skills : 10 Easy Springtime Activities

Spring is the perfect time to engage in fun and interactive activities that promote speech and language development with your child.

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How To Look at Access: Increase Playground Accessibility For Everyone

Access to playgrounds in more than physical. This week’s blog focuses on access for everyone.

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How To Make Sure Inclusive Playgrounds Have What They Need

Inclusive playgrounds create an environment of acceptance for all children. When designing a playground it is important to include the key elements.

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Days Before Christmas

‘Twas days before Christmas

And all thru the place,

Anticipation was brewing

Behaviors a disgrace.

Young and old are excited

Let’s celebrate – oh Joy!

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For every girl and boy.

With gifts a plenty

Don’t forget the magic word,

For friends and family,

“Thank you” must be heard.

All the smells and sounds

For many is bliss,

Yet other lament

“I can do without this!”

Have a plan in place

Creating comfort abound,

Makes for a season

Of happiness all ‘round.

Happy Holidays to all

The message to you each,

Tidings of joy to everyone

From Lakeshore Speech!

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9 Easy Ways to Create Sensory Friendly Holiday Decor

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. We’ll explore how to create a sensory-friendly holiday environment by making thoughtful choices in your decorations.

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Sensory-Friendly Thanksgiving

Celebrating Thanksgiving with a child with Autism may require some preparations ahead of time and on the special day to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

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Sensory Sensitive Holiday Fun!

December has arrived and as with every year, it seems as if the calendar speeds up during this festive time. Packing in all the shopping, decorating and taking in the holiday fun can seem overwhelming. The elves at Lakeshore Speech Therapy took a little time to compile a one stop list of events in the Northeast Ohio area that are sensory friendly. These events are not only sensitive to the amount of unnecessary smells, sounds and sights, but often the pace of the event is slowed as well as those ‘working’ the event have been given some information on how to best engage with individuals with special needs.

Sensory Friendly “Carol” by Great Lakes Theatre
Krafts with Mrs. Clause
Sensory Friendly Santa
Children’s Museum of Cleveland – December
Santa Cares
Westlake Porter Library
- BINGO for adults
- Sensory Friendly Movie
Lakewood Public Library
- Sharons Signers Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Cleveland Public Library
- Adapted Story Time
Cuyahoga Library
- Adapted Story Time
AMC Movie Theater Sensory Friendly Movies
SkyZone – Sensory Hours
Kringle’s Inventionasium (While there is not a specific a specific sensory friendly event, when given advanced notice, the website indicates accommodations can be made.)

We hope you are able to take a few moments and enjoy these events with your loved ones.

Yours in Speech,
Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC

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