During the winter months families are often stuck inside.Finding things to do that keep the interest of children can be difficult. Now that many people have iPads and other digital devices, they have access to many apps that are fun for kids but also have the added benefit of building language skills. As a speech-language [...]
A Computer Game That Helps Computer-based programs often entertain children, but a unique program called Interactive Metronome is not only fun, but also successful in improving a wide spectrum of childhood and special-needs issues, including attention, concentration, auditory processing, cognitive speed, executive functions, language processing, memory, motor-control, coordination, phonological awareness, reading and math fluency, self-control, [...]
I was elated last month when a group of sophomore and juniors approached me, in a very mature fashion, to discuss a club they were founding at their high school. Their “Friendship Club” embodies the spirit of The Friendship Circle message by promoting advocacy and nonjudgmental throughout their high school. Just two weeks ago, the Andover High School [...]
