Halloween Speech and Language Tips 🎃
Preparing Your Child for Halloween: Enhancing AAC and Speech Skills! Halloween is just around the corner! For many families, it’s a time filled with excitement and creativity! For children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems or those working on speech skills, getting ready for Halloween can also be a fantastic opportunity for learning and […]
Our Favorite Places to Visit to Enhance Speech Skills!
Exploring places in your neighborhood can be a fantastic way to enrich your child’s speech and language skills! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite places to visit and promote speech through exposure to new and fun environments. Plus, who doesn’t love a fun activity out of the house? Each of these places […]
5 Core Vocabulary-Loaded Books to Enhance Speech and Language
Bonus: These books pair especially well with AAC devices! October is AAC Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for educators and therapists to find books that support language development and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) use. Incorporating books that focus on core vocabulary can be a game-changer for effective communication. Core vocabulary consists of […]
Autism-Friendly Tips for Preparing Your Child for Halloween
Halloween can be a thrilling time of year for many, but for children with autism or special needs, the excitement of the season can also bring a unique set of challenges. From navigating crowded festivities to managing sensory overload with costumes and decorations, it’s important to approach Halloween with a little extra planning and understanding. […]
“A Visit to the Dentist” Social Story 🦷🪥
The social story below titled “Going to the Dentist” was designed to help parents prepare their child for a dentist’s appointment. Going to the dentist can be scary for some children but having a social story as a tool on hand to explain what to expect and what will happen at the visit is a […]
From Summer to School: Ensuring an Easy Transition for Kids Going Back to School
By: Stephanie Schwindt, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, GentleCare Therapy As the air becomes crisper and the leaves transform into bright hues of red, yellow, and orange, our community of school-age children prepare for another year of fun, learning, and growth. Whether attending a brick and mortar school, virtual school, or homeschool, each child is […]
Ensuring Children’s Safety in Social Media
In an increasingly digital world, social media has seemingly become a way of life for children and young adults, offering platforms for communication, creativity, and connection. However, this connectivity comes with its own set of risks, making social media safety a critical concern for families. As young users navigate online environments, they are exposed to […]
All About Our State-of-the-Art Autism Center
Our state-of-the-art autism treatment center located in Gibbsboro, NJ is equipped to serve the needs of children in and around Camden County. Located on the border of Voorhees and Gibbsboro, our center comes fully equipped with many great benefits and features for children and their families in need of clinic services. Clinical Treatment Rooms Sensory […]
Navigating AAC: Where Do We Start?
Communicating and expressing our needs, wants or feelings is a part of our everyday lives. We all communicate through different methods and in our own ways. One way of communicating is through the use of AAC. What is AAC? Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is any form of communication other than vocal speech. It encompasses […]
How to Proceed After an Autism Screening
Your child received an autism screening, now what? After a screening for autism, you may be referred to a specialist who can further evaluate your child by scheduling an autism evaluation. This further evaluation is a more comprehensive assessment completed by a specialist to either confirm or rule out a diagnosis of autism. Diagnostic […]