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How to Resolve the Trouble of Expressive Language Disorder

brandyellen — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:12:42 +0000

The trouble caused by expressive language disorder is always bothersome but can treat technically and patiently through various speech therapies. Quite naturally, some late talkers grasp the traditional language milestones a bit late in the first three years of their life, but once through with, they become flawless speakers. If they fail to do so, they are sure to be suffering from the expressive language disorder. What does expressive language disorder mean? When a child finds it difficult to deliver information through expressive speech, writing or sign language, he is said to have an expressive language delay. Such a child keeps struggling with suitable vocabulary, grammatically correct and long complex sentences, recalling and remembering words. Words often fail him though he is quite able to understand verbal and written communication …

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Some Battles are Not Worth the Fight

brandyellen — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:18:15 +0000

Raising autism is difficult, what the heck am I saying, raising children is difficult. It doesn’t matter what special needs they have. Parenthood is tough stuff y’all. Today I wanted to chat a bit about how I go about picking what battles to fight and which ones to leave alone for a life lesson to be taught. How I Learn to Pick Parental Battles Is it Life Threatening – when a child isn’t listening, my first thought is whether or not obeying will cause any life threatening issues? As a parent your main job is to keep your children safe. Is a Consequence Necessary – my second thought is always whether or not a consequence should be given and what consequence suits the crime. Will This Teach a Lesson – …

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The Benefits Of Weighted Blankets

brandyellen — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 20:35:07 +0000

Everyone needs a little comforting once in a while, and this is why many families are turning to weighted blankets. Companies such as Weighted Blankets Plus take pride in offering blankets that are cozy and calming for everyone. Here are the benefits of using weighted blankets. Weighted Blankets Offer A Calming Effect For Disorders A weighted blanket is therapeutic for people with disorders, and one example would be individuals with autism. Weighted Blankets Autism are known to create a deep pressure touch stimulation, and this stimulation produces a neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin is a calming chemical that influences their sleep, appetite, memory and overall mood. A weighted blanket can also be used for sleep issues such as night terrors, anxiety, work related stress and sleep apnea. A weighted blanket also …

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Blue Man Group Partners with Autism Speaks – Sensory Friendly Show

brandyellen — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:43:12 +0000

The Blue Men will limit the amount of direct audience interaction and keep their approach to the audience more subdued. Blue Man Group will also create calming environments in the theater’s lobby for families seeking a break from the excitement.

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National Autism Awareness Month: Get Educated

brandyellen — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:56:38 +0000

Living with autism, raising autism is still a challenge every day. I continue to learn more and educate others based on my own experiences with my son.

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Living with Autism

brandyellen — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:45:28 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase from the link, I will earn a small commission. I spent years wondering what the proper diagnosis was for my middle child. After many diagnoses, visits with a family counselor and working through some of the rough beginning years with my son, finally we met with someone who had a son on the spectrum. This psychologist brought our attention to autism awareness, as she spoke with my son’s Dad and me, she watched our child. In a room as he motioned forward and backward, at times he wouldn’t make much eye contact when she spoke to him. Conversations were that of various topics of interest to him where he fixated on specific details. Many of the signs she saw as autism, we …

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