Carscadden Speech & Language Services

04/01/2025

Some great Easter activities.

It’s bunny time, which means Easter centers and activities for my little learners. Grab your lesson plan book because I’m sharing my favorite go-to Easter centers and activities! Plus, I created...

04/01/2025

https://www.hanen.org/information-tips/choosing-people-games?_gl=1*cgb8jk*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qi_BhBxEiwAkxvbkDpE6_JcHWnwaAzIjzjFXEQZnXQ2O9YosxVebvZ4jvE_tv-DFqqjURoC6DQQAvD_Bw

All children have unique sensory preferences, including autistic children. Learn how you can make the most of these preferences by matching them to “people games” – toy-free games where all the fun is in the interaction!

01/17/2025

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/feccc5c5-b554-4cc8-a413-fc7eaa9c4e14/resource/a523dbd9-aefe-4603-b03e-8b55d6ab7fc8/download/talk-box-preschool-january-activity-sheet.pdf

01/11/2025

https://www.hanen.org/information-tips/include-your-childs-interests?_gl=1*17gvjd6*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyoi8BhDvARIsAO_CDsCTLhd_GIztnDWQWtwaLaD7rt1x11DvlqjdivG7gG-nINMd_TIwtEoaAm5cEALw_wcB

Sometimes you may not be sure how to get an interaction started with your child, especially if they often play alone or have specific or unique interests. Here’s a Hanen strategy to help you start the kinds back-and-forth interactions that encourage social communication learning.

01/07/2025

https://www.hanen.org/information-tips/how-to-tell-if-your-child-is-a-late-talker

A Late Talker is a toddler between 18-30 months old who has limited spoken vocabulary for their age, while having a good understanding of language, as well as typically developing play, motor, thinking and social skills. Let's take a look at what the research tells us about Late Talkers, and what y...

01/07/2025

January 2025 - I have room to pick up 1 or 2 new clients. I see clients in the evenings during the week and on Saturdays.

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09/01/2023

I am currently accepting new clients. I have room to add 2-3 clients to my fall schedule.
I see clients on Mon, Tues, and Thursday evenings (5-7pm) and Saturday mornings.

08/30/2023

For all of you who work in playschools or schools.

What sort of impact can the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program have in early childhood settings? Preschool teacher Tracy Stuchbery shares her story about the changes her centre made to both their classroom structure and to their interactions, and the difference those changes made.

08/27/2023

BACK TO SCHOOL IS HERE.

08/26/2023

TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT BACK TO SCHOOL.

To be prepared for school, young children need a strong foundation of early literacy skills – the skills required before a child starts to read or write on her own.

04/08/2023

10+ Easter literacy activities perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms. Use them as-is or make tweaks based on kids' needs.

04/03/2023

I love the plastic egg idea!

10+ Easter literacy activities perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms. Use them as-is or make tweaks based on kids' needs.