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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.

How to Create Sentences: A Beginners Guide for AAC

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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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How to Communicate with Someone Using a Communication Board

Inclusive playground communication board designed for AAC users

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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Revealing The Impact Of Communication Boards In Lowell, MA

July marks Parks and Recreation Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant public spaces. We turn our focus on Lowell, Massachusetts, where an innovative approach to inclusivity has made a significant positive impact on the community.

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How To Create Genuine Connections:Powerful Impact of Communication Boards

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Playground communication boards have emerged as a powerful solution to bridge the gap and facilitate meaningful relationships, especially for individuals with communication challenges.

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Gestalt Language Processing: A Guide for Better Understanding

Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) is talked about a lot recently regarding a child’s language development. Today we are looking at GLP and making more sense of it for families.

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Celebrate Siblings – The Authentic Heroes of Speech Therapy

Celebrate the authentic heroes of speech therapy carry-over – siblings. Celebrate their role; encourage and empower siblings to be active participants in their brother or sister’s speech therapy journey.

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Help your Community – Shop Local

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In a world dominated by large corporations, the importance of supporting small businesses cannot be overlooked. Choosing to shop small is a powerful decision that goes through communities, increasing economic growth, uniqueness, and a stronger sense of connection.

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Communicating at Thanksgiving: Practical Tips

AAC and Communication Tips for a Thanksgiving to remember

The Thanksgiving holiday is a great opportunity to practice communication skills your child has been working on in speech therapy. Practical reminders for families on how to promote the use of these new skills.

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Improving Inclusivity in City Parks

Playgrounds are loved by young and old. Playground communication boards play an important role in creating a sense of inclusivity, support and community in city playgrounds.

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