Gift Ideas for Language Development
Perfect for the Holidays! Help your child develop their language skills through play! Here’s a list of toys categorized by the type of play they promote, along with tips for […]
Celebrating Our 2024 BHCOE Accreditation! A Milestone in Quality Autism Care
We are thrilled to announce that GentleCare Therapy has received our 2024 BHCOE Accreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence! This recognition reflects our commitment to providing exceptional services […]
How RBTs Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Autism
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are integral and meaningful to the care and support we provide to families at GentleCare Therapy. We could not do what we do without our dedicated […]
Using AAC during the Holidays
The holiday season is a time filled with social gatherings, family traditions, and special celebrations, making communication even more important as people come together to share in good times and […]
Speech and Language Tips for the Holidays
Support Communication Skills in a Fun, Festive Environment! The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration for friends and family, but it can also present communication challenges, […]
AAC Core Vocab Placement for Holiday Mealtimes!
With the holidays coming up, we wanted to share this helpful resource for families to use at their holiday dinner tables! This AAC core vocab placemat is perfect for helping […]
Halloween Speech and Language Tips 🎃
Preparing Your Child for Halloween: Enhancing AAC and Speech Skills! Halloween is just around the corner! For many families, it’s a time filled with excitement and creativity! For children using […]
Our Favorite Places to Visit to Enhance Speech Skills!
Exploring places in your neighborhood can be a fantastic way to enrich your child’s speech and language skills! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite places to visit […]
5 Core Vocabulary-Loaded Books to Enhance Speech and Language
Bonus: These books pair especially well with AAC devices! October is AAC Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for educators and therapists to find books that support language development […]
Autism-Friendly Tips for Preparing Your Child for Halloween
Halloween can be a thrilling time of year for many, but for children with autism or special needs, the excitement of the season can also bring a unique set of […]
“A Visit to the Dentist” Social Story 🦷🪥
The social story below titled “Going to the Dentist” was designed to help parents prepare their child for a dentist’s appointment. Going to the dentist can be scary for some […]
From Summer to School: Ensuring an Easy Transition for Kids Going Back to School
By: Stephanie Schwindt, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, GentleCare Therapy As the air becomes crisper and the leaves transform into bright hues of red, yellow, and orange, our community of […]