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Browse tips by speech therapists and autism parents on autism signs, therapies, causes, speech development, stimming, and food aversions.

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What Does an Autistic Person Look Like?

Every autistic person is different, maybe one of them has the disorder, and as the saying goes: “If you have met one autistic person, there…

Mandu Usoro

Feb 2, 2022

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7 Ways to Help Your Child with Non-verbal Autism Speak

Many parents are told that if their child does not use communication by the ages 4 or 5, that they will never talk. A study…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 25, 2022

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Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Parents, caregivers, and teachers need to know the signs of autism in children who have been diagnosed as being on the spectrum. As with any…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 23, 2022

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Floor time Play Therapy for Autism Kids

Floor time play therapy (FTP) is a type of intervention for autistic kids that addresses specific areas of weakness. However, there are very few studies…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 21, 2022

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An Autistic Filmmaker’s Tale of “Hardship, Perseverance, & Hope”

This is truly one of our favorite podcasts! Award-winning autistic filmmaker Scott Klum recently spoke with Speech Blubs host Jaka Z.! This podcast tells the…

Robert McKenzie

Jan 21, 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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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

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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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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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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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Therapy Principles & Goals

First things first, don’t panic! Each child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is unique, and so speech therapists tailor all therapy techniques and goals…

Stacie Bennett

Jan 8, 2022