Toronto agencies offering interpretation services
A list of community organizations in Toronto that offer interpretation services.
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Found 16 items containing the tag "language"
Enabling Person-Directed Planning for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Users
The Enabling Person-Directed Planning for AAC Users guidebook, is designed to help persons who use augmentative and alternative communication take an active role in the person-directed planning process.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Fact Sheet
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association).
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All About Me
Creating Books to Share Experiences
An “All About Me” book can be created for your child. It is a special book that tells a child’s life story. Photographs, or mementos, of special events and milestones can be added to the book at any time.
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Simon Says Game
This game is a fun and interactive way for children to learn about parts of the body and get some exercise! It can also improve their listening and observation skills. How to Make You will need Computer and printer Pencil …
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Program Strategies/Guidelines for a Child with Behaviour Difficulties and Weak Social Skills
Social skills represent the ability to accommodate or adapt to on-going situations and social interactions. Often, behavioural difficulties can result from weak or poorly developed social skills, and difficulties with language and communication. A child with language and communication difficulties …
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How to Facilitate a Positive and Safe Play Space and Reduce Chaos
Introduction: As one author stated: “All children benefit from opportunities for healthy development. For that reason, high quality child care environments become important for children with and without disabilities.” Here are some suggestions to use as a guide to support …
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Fun Language Activities
Fish Activity Goals for this activity include: turn-taking joint attention eye-hand coordination increase expressive and receptive language (comprehension) Materials Needed: pre-cut fish shape cards from construction paper have pictures or flash cards that are of interest to your child eg. …
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Communicating for fun Calendars
Parent and Child Activity Calendars to Promote Better Speech, Language and Hearing About the Calendars The Calendars provide activities for all children, but will be very helpful for children who have special needs. These are activities that you and your …
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Enhancing Language Development!
Enhancing Language Development Through Visual Teaching Strategies with Heather McRoberts (Recorded May 2006)