Special needs children with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, Speech Impairments and more have seen tremendous gains when they are taught to use sign language. American Sign Language signs can help these children to communicate better, learn new words and school curriculum easier and faster and express their feelings in a more positive way. ASL [...]
Combining American Sign Language & PECS
May 21, 2011 By
“My child’s speech therapist wants to introduce PECS while my ABA lead therapist wants to stick to modified sign language. My child already knows very limited sign language that is unique to my child’s needs. The therapists are arguing that “their” method will lead to faster vocalization. PECS is universal. Where my child’s sign language [...]
Interested in American Sign Language for Communication?
May 20, 2011 By
by Tiffani Lawton, RN A Multi-Sensory Approach to Speech Therapy Many Speech Therapists augment their therapeutic sessions with American Sign Language. David W. Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLP states, “It is critical in therapy that multi-sensory cues be used to facilitate sound production and sound sequencing in children with apraxia of speech. By providing multiple cues, the [...]
5 Tips for Literacy through Hearing Loss
February 26, 2011 By
Our daughter, Faith, joined our family just less than two years ago. She is adopted from China, and has been diagnosed with a profound bilateral hearing loss. Faith arrived with no language, unless you count “thumbs up” for positive reactions and the ugliest disgusted face ever seen for negative reactions. So, we chose to teach [...]
Best of the Best, Edition 1: Autism and Treatment Options
December 15, 2010 By
Welcome to Best of the Best (B of B), Edition 1. I am very excited for the launch of this series on our first topic: autism and traditional and nontraditional treatment options. I received many interesting and varied posts and one video clip and am excited to share them. Typically no one treatment option will [...]
Communication Expert, Louise Sattler Reports…December Dilemma- To Travel or Not To Travel
December 5, 2010 By
by Louise Sattler The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy and excitement. We are supposed to look forward to visits from family and friends or to travel to see them. However, when you have young children or a family member with special needs then you need to rethink your holiday plans. Perhaps [...]
LAST CHANCE to Register for Foster Communication With Sign Language
November 20, 2010 By
Register TODAY! Sign Language has long been recognized as a powerful communication and learning tool for children with exceptional needs. Louise Sattler will present strategies on how to implement sign language within your homes, schools and child care centers. Many signs will be introduced and available in through a private you tube link. Learn how [...]
Communication Expert, Louise Sattler Reports…EASING IN TO THANKSGIVING
November 5, 2010 By
by Louise Sattler Thanksgiving can be a frenetic time of year that may overshadow the “HALLMARK” moment we all try to make it be. In fact, for a child with learning challenges, Thanksgiving can be torture as it means a change of routine, people coming in and out of the home who are unfamiliar and [...]
Disaster Preparedness begins with COMMUNICATION!
September 5, 2010 By
by Louise Sattler September is Disaster Preparedness Month. It is probably not a coincidence that September was chosen given the history of the month with 9/11, anthrax, and the hurricane season. It also begs the question- Is you family prepared in the event of a disaster? The Red Cross, local Firefighters and many other state [...]
