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Apr 25
4 min

What is Neurodiversity?

We’re here to give you a breakdown of what neurodiversity is, why it’s important, and ways in which you can learn more about neurodiversity!

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Boston Ability Center

Apr 11
1 min

Breathing Activities

This week, Arielle shares deep breathing strategies and infinity loop activities for calming, focus, and neurodevelopment!

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Boston Ability Center

Mar 28
1 min

How To Make A Calming Jar

We are thrilled to share a series of mindful activities for you to try at home, taught by our very own, Arielle Simons.

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Boston Ability Center

Mar 8
3 min

Pediatric Speech Therapy at the Boston Ability Center: Activities to target the "k" and "g" sounds

Our SLPs are back with recommendations for speech sound home practice, and this week our focus is on “k” and “g”.

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8 Online Activities to Target Vocalic "R" at Home

Boston Ability Center

Feb 22
2 min

8 Online Activities to Target Vocalic "R" at Home

Here are some of our favorite online books and games to practice vocalic “r” in a fun and functional way!

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Holiday Toys with a Physical Therapy Twist

Boston Ability Center

Dec 20, 2020
3 min

Holiday Toys with a Physical Therapy Twist

Are you looking for some special presents for a child in your life this holiday season? I have gathered some of my favorite toys that I...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Coin Pigs and Quick Cups!

Boston Ability Center

Dec 13, 2020
3 min

Holiday Gift Guide: Coin Pigs and Quick Cups!

Shopping during this busy time of year can be overwhelming! BAC clinicians are masters of play and well-versed when it comes to...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Woozle, Tongs, and Blox!

Boston Ability Center

Dec 11, 2020
2 min

Holiday Gift Guide: Woozle, Tongs, and Blox!

Shopping during this busy time of year can be overwhelming! BAC clinicians are masters of play and well-versed when it comes to...

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Sensory Seeking Solutions for Infants and Toddlers

Boston Ability Center

Nov 28, 2020
3 min

Sensory Seeking Solutions for Infants and Toddlers

During this season of virtual learning, working from home, and daycare closures, little kiddos have more energy than usual. If your...

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Back to School Series: Following Directions

Boston Ability Center

Nov 22, 2020
2 min

Back to School Series: Following Directions

Whether your child is headed back to school in-person, remote, or hybrid, following directions is an important skill for success!

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Using AAC to Better Support Your Child’s Communication

Boston Ability Center

Nov 20, 2020
5 min

Using AAC to Better Support Your Child’s Communication

Interested in learning more about how BAC speech language pathologists can support your child's development? Contact us to speak with a...

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Boston Ability Center

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Fine Motor Fun for Infants and Toddlers

What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills are the ability for the small muscles in the fingers and hands to coordinate with the eyes....

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Boston Ability Center

Nov 14, 2020
3 min

AAC Myths and Facts

As you learned in last month’s blog post, use of AAC can help children to communicate their wants, needs, feelings, and ideas. But how do...

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Boston Ability Center

Oct 25, 2020
3 min

What is AAC?

What is AAC is and how you can use it to best support your child’s communication development?

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Back to School Series: Sensory Solutions for Self-Regulation

Boston Ability Center

Oct 18, 2020
1 min

Back to School Series: Sensory Solutions for Self-Regulation

Our ever-changing world is bound to challenge self-regulation skills for adults and children alike... but these tools can help!

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Back to School Series: Implementing Visual Schedules at Home

Boston Ability Center

Oct 17, 2020
2 min

Back to School Series: Implementing Visual Schedules at Home

As families gear up for the new school year, you may be looking for some ways to provide structure and routine to your child’s day.

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Back to School Series: Unstructured Play In The Home

Boston Ability Center

Oct 11, 2020
2 min

Back to School Series: Unstructured Play In The Home

With school starting back up, be sure to leave time in the schedule for the unlimited possibilities of unstructured play!

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Back to School Series: Helping Children Answer the Question "What did you do at school today?"

Boston Ability Center

Oct 4, 2020
2 min

Back to School Series: Helping Children Answer the Question "What did you do at school today?"

As your child heads back to school, you may be looking for some strategies to support your child in sharing about his or her day.

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Back to School Series: Executive Functioning

Boston Ability Center

Sep 25, 2020
4 min

Back to School Series: Executive Functioning

Tips and tricks for helping your child with executive dysfunction navigate a new school year.

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Back to School Series: Creating your very own "Calm Corner"

Boston Ability Center

Sep 25, 2020
3 min

Back to School Series: Creating your very own "Calm Corner"

What' is a Calm Corner? How can it help your child? How do you get started?

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