Picture Exchange Communication System Review

November 10, 2012 by 14 Comments

Are you using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with your speech therapy kids? I have used PECS since my graduate school clinic days.  It is awesome! Not long ago, I did a review for the app titled, “Working 4” by Pyramid. If you missed that post,  Click here to read my review of a great app you {Read More…}

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Working4: App for Reinforcing Behavior & Motivating Kids with Autism

April 23, 2012 by 1 Comment

April is Autism Awareness Month!  Here is my review of a fun app by Pyramid called ‘Working4’! I love the iPad because of the many great apps that are available through the iTunes store to use as part of my therapy sessions.  I use apps for two purposes.  I use some apps for reinforcement and {Read More…}

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Light it Up Blue!!

April 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

This April, thousands across the globe are wearing blue and even “lighting” up their world with blue to show their support and to increase awareness about autism.  Autism affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys.

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Sensory Friendly Films

December 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

  I absolutely love this…and I think you will too!  This is such an exciting opportunity for families nationwide who have children with Autism! All across the nation, families and children with ASD are getting to enjoy the movie going experience.  AMC is creating an ASD-friendly environment in the theater and calling it “sensory friendly films” for those kids {Read More…}

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