Sprouted Roots Therapy & Wellness

08/24/2024

A question we've been exploring a lot lately is "How can we better respect and support children's autonomy in our daily interactions?"

Our conversation led to our latest blog post and free resource - Nurturing Autonomy: A Caregiver's Guide & Checklist. Watch the YouTube video and check out our website to download all of our free resources.

🔍 Discover the crucial balance between safety and autonomy in education!As therapists, parents, educators, and childcare providers, we often overlook a fund...

04/10/2023

New blog post!

Check out this informative blog post about supporting language development in Autistic children who communicate using echolalia. The article provides valuable insights and practical tips for speech therapists working with Autistic children who rely on echolalia as their primary mode of communication.

It's important to tailor speech therapy sessions to the unique needs and preferences of Autistic children, particularly those who are Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs). Here are five tips for designing successful and supportive sessions:

1. Make it play-based
2. Incorporate their specific interests into the session
3. Use multi-sensory activities
4. Provide experiences and activities that support regulation
5. Use visual aids to help them see the big picture

Remember, every child is different, so it's crucial to be flexible and adjust each session to a child's individual needs and communication style. Let's support Autistic children in developing their language skills in a way that is engaging and enjoyable!

Learn valuable insights and practical tips for providing speech therapy to Autistic children who rely on echolalia as their primary mode of communication. Discover how play-based therapy, incorporating interests and passions, multi-sensory activities, and visual aids can support language development

03/29/2023

Here are five phrases we don't say to children and what we say instead in order to support their emotional, physical, and cognitive wellbeing. Prioritizing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and connection-over-compliance based communication with kids helps to create a safe and supportive environment in which they can develop their skills.

03/18/2023

Check out our latest blog and vlog for evidence-based reasons we don't use PECS®. Free core board flip book designed with young gestalt language processors in mind linked in the blog post!

https://www.sproutedrootswellness.com/blog/5-reasons-we-dont-use-pecs?fbclid=IwAR0KnrJA0CIITRJCDBIox8nxrWIA9VBbhFwtyLNRSuTwYXhgJNXdjZo9hto

Discover the evidence-based reasons we don't use PECS as a tool in our speech therapy intervention. Download our FREE AAC core board flipbook, geared towards natural language acquisition and gestalt language processing. This paper-based AAC tool is a great first step towards robust language and aut

03/06/2023

As speech therapists and educators, we work with clients who have experienced trauma. It's important to understand how trauma can impact communication and provide support that is sensitive and responsive to our clients' needs. That's why we're sharing 5 trauma-informed tips for SLPs in our latest vlog post. Whether you're a seasoned SLP or just starting out in your career, these tips can help you create a safe and supportive environment for your clients. Head to the link in our profile to view the YouTube or read the blog on our website.

02/24/2023

It is crucial to recognize the potential impact of trauma on a child's development and behavior, particularly when working with children with disabilities, who are statistically more likely to experience violence and neglect.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment for our clients, it is imperative to adopt a trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive approach. This means prioritizing the creation of a predictable and secure environment, building positive relationships through play-based therapy, being attuned to the child's needs and boundaries, providing unconditional acceptance, and promoting autonomy.

These practices are essential in preventing further trauma and facilitating healing, growth, and effective communication. For more information on implementing these trauma-sensitive practices in speech therapy, please refer to our latest blog post.

Speech therapists often work with children who have experienced trauma in their lives. In fact, studies show that disabled students are more likely to experience trauma, including violence and neglect, than students without disabilities. In addition, certain disabilities can impact an individual's a

12/26/2022

Looking for a fun and engaging way to support your gestalt language learners' communication development?

Download our FREE "Let's Build with Blocks!" interactive e-book!

If you want to learn more about Gestalt Language Processing or about how to use interactive e-books on your tablet or phone, visit our website at www.sproutedrootswellness.com.

12/02/2022

Bodily autonomy is the right of ALL people, regardless of AGE, to decide and control what happens to their body without external influence or coercion.

Some children (and grown-ups) may not always be able communicate with speech what they want and don't want, and that means we need to be more mindful of what they communicate in other ways (facial expressions, body posture and movements, pictures/symbols, AAC systems, etc.).

11/30/2022

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children. - Nelson Mandela

We are grateful to all of you out there working hard EVERY SINGLE DAY to make this world a better place for children.

11/28/2022

When you presume competence you act with the belief that an individual is able to think, understand, and learn and that they have the potential to further develop these skills.

We believe it's imperative that educators, therapists, and other grown-ups who work with children ALWAYS presume competence.

Expectations matter!