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Executive functioning refers to the ability to problem solve and self-monitor future, goal-directed behavior (Tsatsanis, 2004). It relies on the ability to use language to prepare for upcoming events (first…then) and to reflect on past experience and behavior.
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Tips for Improving Social Skills |
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Feb. 23, 2010 My student Mark told me that a friend at school was kicking another kid’s chair. Mark raised his hand and told the teacher. The friend told Mark that he hated him. Mark was so upset, he could not focus and the teacher got angry at him. Mark could not understand why the friend hated him. |
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Red Flags for Speech-language Development |
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February 11, 2010
The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) is raising awareness about “red flags” for signs of language delay especially in the summer months when parents have more one on one time with their children. Language allows us to express our thoughts and is crucial for academic learning. When children’s speech and language skills are effective, they do well at school. This is why early intervention is so important.
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Sue's new book "Social Rules for Kids" is now available. Please click the yellow (social rules rule) box above to take you there!
SOCIAL SKILLS:
THE DESIRE TO HAVE FRIENDS
Written by: Susan Diamond, MA,CCC
Children want to interact, join in, play, converse, and have friends. Those who present with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and language and learning disabilities tend to have issues with social skills (pragmatic language). Many times they are isolated and ostracized by their peers because...
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