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Missing milestones like buttoning a shirt or using scissors smoothly isn't a sign of laziness—it often points to underdeveloped fine motor skills. Standardized occupational therapy frameworks, such as the Peabody Develop...

","url":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/10-minutes-a-day-to-better-fine-motor-skills-5-simple-games-kids","title":"10 Minutes a Day to Better Fine Motor Skills: 5 Simple Games Kids","summary":"Missing milestones like buttoning a shirt or using scissors smoothly isn't a sign of laziness—it often points to underdeveloped fine motor skills. Standardized occupational therapy frameworks, such as the Peabody Develop...","date_modified":"2026-09-09T16:45:52Z"},{"id":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/5-ways-to-teach-your-child-the-right-voice-volume","html_content":"

Are you struggling with a child who speaks too loudly or too softly? Do instructions like “use your indoor voice” or “please speak up” seem to go in one ear and out the other?

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Celebrate Mom with a Free, No-Prep Mother’s Day Activity Pack!

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Transitioning from repetitive speech (echolalia) to independent expression is a major milestone. By using the following techniques, grounded in ABA principles, you can create a supportive structure that gradually fades a...

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April 2nd marks the observance of World Autism Awareness Day, a cornerstone of the broader Autism Acceptance Month. This year, we align with the theme \"Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,\" which advocates for a f...

","url":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/world-autism-awareness-day-%F0%9F%92%99-quick-understanding-free-download","title":"World Autism Awareness Day 💙 Quick Understanding (free download)","summary":"April 2nd marks the observance of World Autism Awareness Day, a cornerstone of the broader Autism Acceptance Month. This year, we align with the theme \"Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,\" which advocates for a f...","date_modified":"2026-03-31T18:11:32Z"},{"id":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/beyond-you-have-to-share-supporting-authentic-social-developme","html_content":"

When your child refuses to hand over a toy, the social pressure to intervene with a firm \"you have to share\" can be overwhelming. We often worry that a \"no\" today means a lack of generosity tomorrow. However, forcing a c...

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If your nightly request of \"clean up your toys\" is met with blank stares or resistance, you are not alone. For a young child, the transition from play to chores can feel overwhelming and sudden. However, resistance is ra...

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The morning drop-off is often the most emotionally taxing part of a parent’s day. If your morning feels like a daily tug-of-war, you aren't alone. Watching your child cling to your leg at the classroom door is heartbreak...

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5 minute read

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5 minute read

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7 minute read

","url":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/fostering-a-growth-mindset-in-children-3-proven-strategies","title":"Fostering a Growth Mindset in Children: 3 Proven Strategies ","summary":"7 minute read","date_modified":"2025-05-02T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/making-homework-manageable-the-3-minute-hourglass-method","html_content":"

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7 minute read

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5 minute read 

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7 minute read

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7 minute read

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6 minute read

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5 minute read

","url":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/developing-joint-attention-in-children-five-effective-approaches","title":"Developing Joint Attention in Children: Five Effective Approaches","summary":"5 minute read","date_modified":"2025-02-26T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/resource-for-parents-red-flags-guide","html_content":"

As parents, we all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their health, growth, and development. However, recognizing potential developmental concerns in young children can be challenging. That’s whe...

","url":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/resource-for-parents-red-flags-guide","title":"Resource for Parents : Red Flags Guide ","summary":"As parents, we all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their health, growth, and development. However, recognizing potential developmental concerns in young children can be challenging. That’s whe...","date_modified":"2025-02-25T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/applying-aba-techniques-at-home-a-practical-guide-for-parents","html_content":"

7 minute read

","url":"https://ascentspeechtherapy.ca/f/applying-aba-techniques-at-home-a-practical-guide-for-parents","title":"Applying ABA Techniques at Home: A Practical Guide for Parents","summary":"7 minute read","date_modified":"2025-02-23T02:00:00Z"}]}