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Executive Functioning PDF Print E-mail
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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 PDF Print E-mail
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Social Skills: Focus PDF Print E-mail
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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 PDF Print E-mail
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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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Social Skills: Friends PDF Print E-mail
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February 2, 2010

THE DESIRE TO HAVE FRIENDS

      Children who present with ADHD, central auditory processing, high functioning autism, and language and learning disabilities tend to have issues with social skills (pragmatic language). They want to interact, join in, play, converse, and have friends. 

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