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Homeschool Spotlight: Encouraging Young Writers
by Family Learning Depot
As we celebrate National Homeschool Month throughout September, I’d like to tell you about another special month that is right around the corner. November is National Novel Writing Month. You may wonder what that has to do with homeschool, but let me assure you that the corresponding Young Writers Program is a great way to encourage writing and creativity in any school setting.
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A New Twist on Vocational Training
by Pamela Wiley
In April, 2013 I wrote an article challenging SLPs who work with students with autism spectrum disorder to use our creativity to help our students identify their strengths, interests and ev...
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Planning a Play-Based Therapy Session
by Meredith Poore Harold
When designing play-based lessons, the less you deviate from true play, the better. Here’s how.
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Kid Confidential: My Top 10 Reasons for Attending the ASHA Schools Conference
by Maria Del Duca
I know I typically write about some topic related to child development but I thought I would take a detour this month and write about my first experience participating in the ASHA schools co...
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The Effect of Different Languages on Toddler Speech & Language Development
by Family Learning Depot
Welcome! . I'm Rebecca Haas, toddler speech-language pathologist and mother to identical twin baby girls. . On this blog you'll find articles, resources, and lots of information about early childhood...
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New Additions: Math Magician App + Interactives
by Family Learning Depot
Does your child need extra help with math? It’s time for the abcteach Math Magician! The Math Magician app was created to showcase basic math problems in a fun and interactive way. Math Magician helps students of all ages learn the basics of counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and greater than/less than values.
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Benefits of Sign Language for Toddler Speech & Language Development
by Family Learning Depot
One of the best things you can do for your baby or toddler is to teach him or her sign language. . Not only is sign language fun, but it’s also a great bonding experience for you and your child....
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Top 5 Websites for Toddler Activities
by Family Learning Depot
There are so many fantastic activity websites for toddlers on the internet. . There’s a whole new world of activities ranging from arts and crafts to messy play. . You can use these activities for...
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Distinguishing Cluttering from Stuttering
by Brooke Leiman
A person who clutters may demonstrate disfluencies that are unlike what we see in people who stutter. Some examples of disfluencies that are more typical of a person who clutters is excessive whole...
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New Eye on Curriculum Series: Interactives
by Family Learning Depot
Greetings, colleagues! With the school year about to start, abcteach is back again with our Eye on Curriculum blog series. The Eye on Curriculum series is a monthly highlight of specific subjects or sections on abcteach. We’ll cover general concepts, teacher insights, and ways to use related materials in your class.
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Could Your Child Benefit from a Story about Special Needs?
by Family Learning Depot
Do you have a child or student with special needs? Are you looking for ways to promote acceptance and understanding to their friends and classmates? The following article is from regular guest contributor, Shara Lawrence-Weiss. Shara discusses her own experience having a child with special needs and the steps she took to calm her son’s feelings about his condition, as well as directing the curiosity of his peers.
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7 Back To School Tips for Parents
by Family Learning Depot
The following article comes to us from mom, educator, business woman, and regular abcblog contributor, Shara Lawrence-Weiss. Read below as she highlights effective tips to help parents prepare for the adjustment of back to school time. As back to school season kicks into action, many parents will face the challenges of setting routines, packing snacks, running to and from after school activities, and more.
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