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Children with ASD often qualify for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a Section 504 plan.   Each of these programs promotes support for students to access their learning environment. Anyone on the IEP team can suggest accommodations: Teachers, behavior analysts, Speech Language Pathologist , occupational therapists, and even parents and administrators.   Each student should have accommodations in place to best support their unique needs.   Common adaptations fall into the cognitive, sensory, behavioral, emotional, and communication domains.   Cognitive Pre-teaching. This involves giving children a heads-up before diving into a lesson or new routine.   You can use this accommodation to pre-teach an upcoming fire drill, a new teacher joining the classroom, or novel lesson concepts. Provide short, concise directions. Clear directions that are understandable to the student can give a child a successful start and reduce confusion. Visuals cues. ...

Variety of Assignments We like to get to know our therapists before placing them in a new role. We listen to you and find you positions that match your skill set and preferences. For your CFY, we will mentor you through the entire process and place you in an environment and give you the tools that will enable you to reach your personal and professional potential. Some of our therapists prefer flexible hours so they can meet family obligations, while others prefer to expand their skills through a myriad of short-term positions. Whatever the preference, we are here to put you in a position to be successful. We are therapists- that’s what we do! Hands-On and Accommodating Leadership We have a dynamic staffing model where we can accommodate your goals and needs. We attain this by consistently taking the time to understand the schools we serve and the therapists we employ so that we can accommodate without compromising. We want to find the right job that works for your hours, ca...

Universal strategies support learning for all students regardless of their disability status. However, systems embedded in the classroom are especially beneficial to students at risk of falling behind or receiving special education or related services. Providing best practices to all of your students is a win-win for general and special education staff and, of course, students. Flexible Seating Many people picture elaborate chairs and spaces when the topic of flexible seating comes up. T-stools, rocking chairs, and swings built into classrooms are excellent but flexible seating doesn’t have to be complex! Allow your students to stand at their table, move to a different space, or lay on their bellies during read-aloud. Movement helps both children and adults focus (hence the popularity of the office sit-stand desk). Click here . Positive Reinforcement Positive reinforcement helps create a nurturing classroom environment and is a tool that encourages children to engage in appropr...

So you have just graduated as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), congratulations! The next steps in your career development are passing the Praxis exam and beginning your clinical fellowship(CF).   A clinical fellowship provides you with supervised clinical experience in a setting where you can learn and grow your SLP skills, under the supervision of a seasoned SLP. A clinical fellowship is a post-graduate program designed for SLPs who have recently earned their Master’s degree but who have not yet met all the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Completing a clinical fellowship is a requirement for obtaining a CCC. Why Pursue a Clinical Fellowship? First off it is a requirement to obtain your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Completing a clinical fellowship offers many benefits. There has been an increase in clinical fellowship jobs in RI along with a rise in salaries. The CF provides a new   SLP with the opportunity to apply...

Anxiety disorders occur on a spectrum and can impact children in a variety of ways. Some children may deal with low levels of apprehension, while other children develop severe and intense anxiety. While students with anxiety will benefit from the following recommendations, consider implementing them in larger groups such as classrooms or group therapy. In these groups, they practice   speech therapy   and occupational therapy. This promotes an inclusive environment from which all learners can benefit.    Use structure:   Incorporate daily and weekly routines to help children learn what to expect. Post schedules in a visible area. This is especially important for older children who have rotating or complex schedules. If there are any upcoming changes in routines (such as a substitute or a fire drill), give children advance notice whenever possible. Provide a ‘just right’ challenge:   Allow students to learn and grow while building their self-confidence. ...

So you have just graduated as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), congratulations! The next steps in your career development are passing the Praxis exam and beginning your clinical fellowship(CF). A clinical fellowship provides you with supervised clinical experience in a setting where you can learn and grow your SLP skills, under the supervision of a seasoned SLP.   A clinical fellowship is a post-graduate program designed for SLPs who have recently earned their Master's degree but who have not yet met all the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Completing a clinical fellowship is a requirement for obtaining a CCC. Why Pursue a Clinical Fellowship? First off it is a requirement to obtain your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Completing a clinical fellowship offers many benefits. There has been an increase in Clinical Fellowship Jobs in RI along with a rise in salaries. The CF provides a new   SLP with the opportunity to ap...