Autism Therapy
Webinar: Words said, words felt
8 early stages of natural speech for children, including autism: Eye contact, Spitting, Mouthing, Biting, Vocalizing, Imitating sounds, Mama, First word.
February 25, 2021
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Speech
From 2 words, to full sentences
There are 8 early stages of speech development in children: Eye contact, Spitting, Mouthing, Biting, Vocalizing, Imitating your sounds, Mama, dada, First word. All children, including those with autism, need to work through each of these milestones to develop natural speech.
February 24, 2021
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Forms
Topic Suggestions
We have just finished the first stages of our rebranding and there is more to come. There will be a webinar on “Baby’s first words: why they are different with autism” soon and we wanted to hear from you about what topics you would like to know more about. The topics will be brought to
January 22, 2021
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Sleep
What to do when your child with developmental issues cannot sleep
Why a special needs child can’t sleep is linked to many factors including activity levels, light, food, and temperature. You can help your child sleep.
January 12, 2021
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General
Interview with the founder of Sensory Enrichment Therapy
My first conversation with Claudie was the most incredible conversation I have ever had in my life; it gave me hope for a better future for myself and for the world. It shed a light onto the dark times we are currently going through with the global pandemic.
December 18, 2020
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Learning
Webinar: I learn to read with my toes
In this Webinar, our program director discusses ways of helping a low functioning brain to develop the tools they need to associate shapes of letters with sounds and meanings, etc.
December 14, 2020
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Sensory Enrichment
SPA Day for the Brain
The simplest solution to relieving stress and exhaustion is having a spa day. You surround yourself with good music, nice scents, and in a less busy environment. Many of Mendability’s protocols act like a spa day for the brain.
December 12, 2020
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General
Apple Watch Survey
We need your feedback and we’re giving away 1 brand new Apple Watch and 50 Starbucks Gift cards. Answer the following short survey to enter for a chance to win. We’d like to give you a few days to respond, so winners will be announced on January 4th.
October 22, 2020
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Attention Span
My Unexpected Journey That Became A Success Story
An inspirational journey of a mother who helped her child with autism achieve his best potential. It covers various therapies and interventions that worked for them, including Mendability’s Sensory Enrichment Therapy
October 13, 2020
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Behavior
Webinar: Why is my child with autism unaware of dangerous situations?
Autism comes with several specific neurological differences that make learning about danger and looking right and left prior to crossing the street difficult. We will review these neurological differences and teach 4 techniques designed to compensate for the differences and stimulate brain plasticity to improve natural abilities and awareness.
September 22, 2020
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