“A Systematic Approach to Teaching Speech to Non-Vocal Individuals with Autism” (1.2 CEUs) Developing functional speech in non-vocal clients with Autism as well as those with challenging behaviors can be one of the biggest challenges when they do not respond to traditional verbal modeling approaches. Developed by TalkTools Instructors Renee Roy Hill, MS, CCC-SLP & Risca Solomon, MS, BCBA, […]
DIET-SHAPING FOR SELF-LIMITED DIETS IN CHILDREN WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
This article was initially presented at the 2016 Annual ASHA Convention, Thursday, November 17, 2016, 4:30-5:30 PM. It is available in video in full on Facebook: Part 1 / Part 2 Authors: Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP Lori Overland MS, CCC-SLP/C-NDT Learner Outcomes: 1. Participants will have an improved understanding of the etiology of a self-limited. 2. Participants will be able […]
COURSE REVIEW: SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF AUTISM USING TACTILE THERAPY TECHNIQUES
We had a great course two weeks ago in Baltimore and received the below review on Robyn Merkel-Walsh’s course “Solving the Puzzle of Autism Using Tactile Therapy Techniques” and wanted to share. If you are interested in having Robyn visit your clinic or town just drop us a line! We love to chat with therapists and […]
Ask A Therapist: Picky Eater
I have a question regarding a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with autism in a school setting. At first, he was only eating baby food (various flavors). Now, he eats baby food with Beech Nut baby cereal—still a puree, but a thick oatmeal texture. Sometimes I add a mashed banana to that mixture. He also eats mashed […]