Speech Therapy Blog
Choose Toys that Support Your Child’s Development
Explore evidence-backed insights to navigate the vast world of children's toys. In this blog post, we dive into the findings of a decade-long study, called TIMPANI, by researchers at Eastern Connecticut University. The TIMPANI study identified key attributes of toys that fostered high-quality play in preschoolers. Discover our top 5 recommended toys based on these findings and learn how simple, open-ended, and non-realistic choices can enhance your child's development.
Fostering Meaningful Relationships: Self-Advocacy and Social Groups
The journey towards developing meaningful social relationships is unique for each autistic person. Self-advocacy skills and social groups are two components that can work together to support the overarching goal of forming meaningful connections. Self-advocacy skills equip autistic individuals to express their needs and preferences effectively, and clinician-facilitated social groups can provide a supportive space for individuals to practice both self-advocacy and social communication skills. Read our blog post to learn more about how these components can work together!
The Role of Play in Language Development: It's More Than Just Fun and Games!
Play activities like storytelling, pretend play, and interactive games offer kids opportunities to learn and experiment with language. Check out our blog to learn more about the benefits of play-based speech-language therapy and your role in it.