Speech Therapy Blog
Choose Toys that Support Your Child’s Development
Explore evidence-backed insights to navigate the vast world of children's toys. In this blog post, we dive into the findings of a decade-long study, called TIMPANI, by researchers at Eastern Connecticut University. The TIMPANI study identified key attributes of toys that fostered high-quality play in preschoolers. Discover our top 5 recommended toys based on these findings and learn how simple, open-ended, and non-realistic choices can enhance your child's development.
Fostering Meaningful Relationships: Self-Advocacy and Social Groups
The journey towards developing meaningful social relationships is unique for each autistic person. Self-advocacy skills and social groups are two components that can work together to support the overarching goal of forming meaningful connections. Self-advocacy skills equip autistic individuals to express their needs and preferences effectively, and clinician-facilitated social groups can provide a supportive space for individuals to practice both self-advocacy and social communication skills. Read our blog post to learn more about how these components can work together!