Category Archives: Aspergers
Resources and Referrals for Families
The following resources and referrals are highly recommended by Coastal Speech Therapy Inc. Pediatrician: Dr. Yu Pediatrician Phone: 949-548-7777 Address: 320 Superior Ave. Ste. 220 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dr. Iravani Phone: 949-515-7337 Address: 1640 Newport Blvd. Suite 360 Costa Mesa, … Continue reading
The Positive Effects of Therapy Dogs Utilized in Speech and Language Therapy
Buddy!!! We are extremely excited and proud to announce that Coastal Speech Therapy now offers a trained therapy dog utilized during speech and language therapy sessions. For years, therapy dogs have been utilized to reduce a child’s separation anxiety, improve rapport … Continue reading
Facilitating Flexible, Cooperative Language
Flexible Language Can we trade? I changed my mind. Ok, maybe next time. Whatever, no big deal. That’s a great idea! Let’s compromise Let’s work together We did it together! Do you mind if we… Let’s try it again First … Continue reading
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Red Flags to Look Out For…. Reduced receptive and expressive language. Lack of eye contact No response to name being called, it could be as if the child is not listening or appears to be deaf. Flapping, rocking, or spinning … Continue reading
Adolesent Social Skills Group Therapy
We feel that it is important to create a uniquely designed treatment plan with measurable goals so that we are able to target a child’s individual needs within the context of social skills group therapy. We create group placements based on a child’s age and … Continue reading