Emotional Balance Boards: How to Navigate for Parent Concerns

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Explore three common concerns related to the use of emotional balance communication boards: frustration with limited understanding from individuals working with the child, the desire for easier, more intuitive boards, and the worry that your child won’t use the board effectively.

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How to Advocate for Playground Communication: Frustration to Success

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Explore some common frustrations, desires, and fears surrounding the issue of advocating for communication boards in playgrounds, and how you can stay hopeful and connected as an advocate for your child and your community.

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How to Navigate Progress in Speech Therapy: A Parent’s Guide

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We’ll explore some common frustrations, desires, and fears families experience around speech therapy and provide some encouragement for the journey.

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Why Communication Boards Are Ideal For Playgrounds : What You Need To Know

One tool that stands out in its versatility and practicality is the static communication board. When it comes to inclusive play areas like playgrounds and pools, static communication boards are not only effective, but they also offer unmatched ease of use, durability and accessibility.

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How to Survive After School Routines: A Guide for Parents

The after-school hours are a crucial time for reinforcing what your child has learned in school, but they’re also an opportunity for growth in other areas. We’ll share some practical tips to help you and your child navigate these busy hours.

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The Importance Of Private Speech Therapy: Important To Consider

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Many children receive speech therapy services at school, but onsidered augmenting these services with private speech therapy. In addition to school-based services, private speech therapy can make a significant difference in your child’s progress.

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New School Year: A Guide for a Smooth Start

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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.

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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

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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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