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First Language Loss in Spanish-Speaking Children: Parents of Loss and Implications for Clinical Practice

The purpose of this chapter from Bilingual Language Development and Disorders in Spanish-English Speakers, Second Edition is to describe the effects that learning a second language has on the native tongue and to discuss clinical implications for intervention. Read More

Echo Reading

Excerpted from Interventions for Reading Success, Second Edition, this Home–School Connection activity will help students to increase passage reading fluency and accuracy. Read More

Seven questions to ask when evaluating an intervention approach

Use these practical tips to judge the appropriateness of a treatment or intervention approach recommended for your child. The tips were gathered from Let's Talk, a practical guide for parents of young children with autism. Read More

Playing with your child with ASD

Use these practical tips to make playtime with your child with ASD enjoyable for everyone. The tips were gathered from Let's Talk, a practical guide for parents of young children with autism. Read More

Sample Unit: Winter Vocabulary

This excerpt from PAVEd for Success provides pre-K and kindergarten teachers with common winter vocabulary terms and strategies for introducing them to their students. Read More

8 Fun Things to Do With Older Toddlers

An infographic showing activities for babies to have fun and learn language skills. Read More

8 Fun Things to Do With Preschoolers

An infographic showing activities for babies to have fun and learn language skills. Read More

8 Fun Things to Do With Young Toddlers

An infographic showing activities for babies to have fun and learn language skills. Read More

Tips for talking with toddlers

Opportunities to involve young kids in talk are all around you: a book, a favorite toy, a plane flying overhead, or even a routine chore can start great conversations that expand vocabulary and promote language skills. Check out this quick excerpt to learn key strategies for talking effectively with toddlers. Read More

What are the social communication symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how are they evaluated and treated?

This chapter describes the communication and social symptoms of autism and how they are evaluated. Types of tests, including standardized tests, criterion-referenced tests, and play assessments, are described. Read More