Ways to motivate your child Motivation is what drives a person to do something, or repeat a behavior. Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic. However, motivating a child can be a challenging task, as every child is unique, with different interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Intrinsic motivation is the self-driven desire to achieve a goal. But …
Cochlear implants: What, Why, When, How? What is a Cochlear implant? A Cochlear implant is an electronic device that partially restores hearing. It …
How to Conduct Online Therapy using TheraKonnect 6 years ago, we at 1SpecialPlace wanted to start a speech therapy practice. However we soon realised that the biggest problem for clients is that it is extremely difficult to find good therapists in their respective geographical locations. As a result we decided to conduct online therapy or …
What Is Special Education Needs (SEN) SEN stands for Special Education Needs. It is a broad term that refers to the special educational needs for a child with disability or difficulty. Such children may have diverse learning needs and varying capabilities and the SEN program helps them to maximise their potential within the given educational …
How Are Language And Theory of Mind Related This article has been written by Leia Knight . Original Article – The Connection between Language and Theory of Mind Language is the key to developing Theory-of-Mind. Here are some books on Theory of Mind Theory of Mind : How Children Understand Each Others’ Thoughts and Feelings …
How Can Online Speech Therapy Help Your Child? The contribution of technology in the field of Speech Therapy has to be applauded. Right from state of the art tools and apps to the advent of Online Speech therapy in India, technology has brought about an evolution.Online Speech Therapy or Telepractice is the use of technology …
10 Oral Placement Therapy Tools It is critical for these clients to expand speech sound production from phonemes and other similar oral movements that they can already produce. The sensory component of movement is awareness. A client may be hypersensitive or tactile defensive, hyposensitive to tactile input, or have mixed or fluctuating tactile responsivity. To …
5 Simple Ideas to Make Flashcards Fun Flashcards, in therapy sessions, are typically simple picture and/or word cards that assist in building concepts. They can be used for children or adults. For children, in specific, they can be made to be a ‘fun’ tool while teaching a variety of skills. Using flashcards ideas to drill a …
Should I use ‘NO’ with my child? As a parent, there are many times I would like to stop my child by saying ‘NO’. However, after several years of self-reflection and dealing with several such situations – I have learned to stop myself many times. Many parents would agree that overuse of the word ‘No’, tends …
5 Therapy Ideas to Use Instead of Flash Cards Therapy Instead of Flash Cards, Flashcards have been a popular way to teach children new skills. However, I believe they can be easily replaced to teach a child more effectively. Over the many years of therapy with children, I have learned to keep the sessions fun …