by ICT | Jul 24, 2018 | Child Development, ICT
If we imagine our brain as a busy highway system, executive function (EF) skills are the traffic rules that keep things running smoothly. They help us manage the constant streams of information running through our brain so we can focus, plan, accomplish tasks, control...
by ICT | May 15, 2018 | Child Development, ICT
When Integrated Children’s Therapy Founder Mandy Alvarez opened a new facility last year, the blank walls presented a unique opportunity. “We have two talented artists in our teen social group,” says Alvarez, “and I thought, ‘Who better to help decorate the new...
by ICT | Apr 4, 2018 | Child Development, ICT, Intensive Programs, Speech Therapy
A hallmark of autism is difficulty navigating social interactions. Things like connecting with others, enjoying family get-togethers, or asking for help at a supermarket can be challenging for individuals with autism. Because social interaction is central to...
by ICT | Feb 8, 2018 | Child Development, ICT, Speech Therapy
Narrative skills allow us to understand and tell stories. And we’re not just talking about inventing fictional tales! We learn and communicate using stories many times a day. Take a look at some of the ways: • Reading comprehension • Re-telling events • Telling others...
by ICT | Nov 14, 2017 | Child Development, ICT
One of our main goals at Integrated Children’s Therapy is helping children develop the social communication skills needed to enjoy the hallmarks of being a kid, like connecting with those around them, making friends, and playing with others. Gratitude supports social...
by ICT | Oct 16, 2017 | Child Development, ICT
[Updated April 2023] Today, the autism landscape, which is vast (1 in 36 children), is brighter than it used to be. “Autism outcomes are infinitely better than they were even ten years ago,” says Dr. Michael Alessandri, Executive Director of the University of...
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