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Learning Disabilities

Every child is different! Here are speech and language tips and tools for kids with learning differences, alongside information for parents provided by speech therapists.

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World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

As part of our goal to be a global voice for advocating for Down syndrome awareness, this blog presents the history of World Down Syndrome…

Kelli Green

Jan 20, 2022

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Is There a Link between Synesthesia and Autism?

What is Synesthesia? Synesthesia is a condition where one sense (for example, hearing) is perceived at the same time as if by one or more…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 19, 2022

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Turn Autism Around Podcast: The Speech Blubs App for Autism

This podcast was created and published by Mary Barbera. Mary: You’re listening to the Turn Autism Around podcast episode number one hundred and two, I’m your…

Robert McKenzie

Jan 19, 2022

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Sensory Processing Disorder -- How to Help With Sensory Overload?

What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? Sensory processing occurs when the nervous system receives messages from the senses and reacts to those messages. Although a child…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 17, 2022

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Causes for Autism - Genetics, Toxins and More

Now science believes there is no one single cause to autism. Instead, it’s believed environmental and biological factors influence the development of autism. Although many factors…

Liz Talton

Jan 16, 2022

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Stimming Behavior and Autism: What it is, Causes And How To Manage It

Stimming is any behavior that involved movements or sounds that are repeated to self-stimulate and soothe. Most stimming behavior involves activating all five senses for…

Liz Talton

Jan 16, 2022

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Will My Nonverbal Autistic Child Ever Talk?

For children with autism, the rate of development is slightly different. Many children with autism are behind in speech and language development. This often…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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Is Your Child A Sensory Seeker Or Avoider?

Sensory Avoider (hypersensitive) A sensory avoiding child who struggles with processing environmental stimuli will become overwhelmed. This results in the child being overly sensitive to…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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Customize A Picture Exchange Communication System For Your Child

But every child is different. To make PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) work for your child, it needs to be customized. Now that I’m starting…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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What is Attention Deficit Disorder?

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) may also start showing signs of reading and academic problems once they enter kindergarten. I have a great…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 15, 2022

My son was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in both ears last year, and after his surgery, Speech Blubs is the best app to get him on track with kids his age.

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5 Myths about Down Syndrome

Since about 1 in 700 babies are born with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, we don’t necessarily know a family with a child with the…

Kelli Green

Jan 15, 2022

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Epilepsy and Language Development

One disorder that has been looked at quite significantly is epilepsy. Throughout studies, it has been determined that epilepsy does affect speech and language, but…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 15, 2022

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Autism and Food Aversions: 5 Tips for Introducing New Food

While a picky eater may not like broccoli, children with autism develop food aversions that go beyond picky eating. Scientific studies have found children within…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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All about Stimming in Kids with Autism

Stimming is one diagnostic criterion for a child undergoing testing to see if they have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Stimming isn’t necessarily a bad thing…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 15, 2022

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What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?

The picture exchange communication system, known as PECS allows a person to still communicate without the use of words. Essentially, it gives a “voice” to…

Liz Talton

Jan 15, 2022

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ADHD and Speech Development

Don’t panic! ADHD is a fairly common problem, and there is plenty of help for you out there – including Speech Blubs and this article. …

Natalie Barnes

Jan 14, 2022