Language Development Archives – Page 3 of 24

Communication Breakdowns and Repair for Neurodiverse Patients

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides a guided activity to support a neurodiverse child in identifying and repairing communication breakdowns.

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Playful Pronouns: Practicing Pronouns with Young Children

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this simple and easy activity to target direct and indirect pronouns with a younger or pre-literate client.

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Moving Towards Neurodiversity

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Current society is still very much in the “normal vs. abnormal” mindset when it comes to neurological differences. This handout is designed with parents/caregivers in mind and provides the basics of the concept of neurodiversity. It is presented in contrast to the current dominant normal vs. abnormal model.

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How to Assess and Support Light Tech AAC Users

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides a general roadmap for assessing and implementing light augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tasks and activities for clients who are either non-speaking or with delayed initiation of verbal communication.

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When the First Words Have Not Emerged: Tips & Strategies

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides strategies and recommendations for children who present with delays in the emergence of their first words.

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Increasing Communication and Decreasing Frustration for Non-Speaking Children

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides strategies to help decrease periods of frustration for non-speaking children.

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What’s in My Backpack: Back to School Expressive Language Extension Activity

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource is for therapists and caregivers who are looking for a fun, back to school activity to help address expressive language goals.

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Spanish Language Phonological Inventory Card Set

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

These cards contain all the phonological consonant sounds in the Spanish language with pronunciation guides, visual pictures, and words to match. Use these to practice and support phonological development with Spanish-speaking clients.

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Working with Bilingual Clients When You Only Speak English

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This clinical reference provides a summary of introductory level ways in which a monolingual therapist can meaningfully engage with bilingual clients.

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Dynamic Irregular Past Tense Practice Activities

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Utilize this resource as a drill-play activity to support learning and use of irregular past tense verbs at word and conversation levels.

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