• NITHYA

    Special Education Teachers

    Verified

    SPECIAL EDUCATOR|TLM SPECIALIST|CPD|ASDAN|ABA INTERVENTION|AAC INTERVENTION.

    In the world of special education, communication is the foundation for meaningful growth. ✨

    Recently, I worked with a vibrant 5-year-old student named Adam. Although he could vocalize words, he struggled with purposeful communication. His needs for toys, food, and assistance often went unmet simply because he lacked an effective way to express them.

    Through the use of Functional Communication Training (FCT), we introduced structured, meaningful alternatives to his communication attempts. By teaching Adam simple, functional phrases paired with visual supports, we opened a door, empowering him to replace frustration with connection.

    Functional communication isn't just a strategy; it's a critical step toward autonomy, dignity, and learning.

    Today, I’m sharing a glimpse into how FCT can transform a child's world, one request at a time.

  • Melanie

    SLP

    Verified

    Bilingual Speech Pathologist

    How can we culturally responsive when working with multilingual deaf and heard of hearing adults and children? Check out my conversation with Marlene M. Nero, MS CCC-SLP Here: https://youtube.com/live/voOcTaLfez0?feature=share

  • Jana

    OT

    Verified

    Occupational therapist

    Hello everyone i will share with you This systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims at evaluating the efficacy of Occupational therapy (OT) interventions in Asperger's syndrome (AS) pediatric patients.
    http://www.clinicaterapeutica.it/2019/170/5/12_GALEOTO.pdf

  • Jana

    OT

    Verified

    Occupational therapist

    Hello colleagues, This article briefly presents the theoretical and practical background of Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) and its application in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Historical criticisms on the evidence of ASI as a therapeutic intervention are reviewed and contemporary evidence is presented. According to standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), an international organization that develops criteria for categorizing evidence-based practices, ASI is an evidence-based practice
    . https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32150712/