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Speech-Language Pathology, (SLP), addresses a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders and implements therapy measures to screen, assess and treat a variety of conditions. Also known as speech therapy, it targets the mental side of speech, including cognitive function, speech development and language processing, voice conditions and sensory awareness.
Because there is more scientific evidence demonstrating that ABA therapy works than there is for any other intervention or treatment for Autism. Because they are human – the pendulum of public perception towards Autism used to be firmly set in the direction of mentally retarded, incapable of learning, and hopeless. Now, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction, with …
Here are some of the behaviors that can be addressed through ABA therapy. If your child is using gestures or leading you around the house to show you what they want, as opposed to verbally engaging you, they may need help with the following behaviors: Requesting items (manding) Labeling items (tacting) Responding to verbal requests and/or demands (listener responding) Imitating …
