Autism Speaks and Cineplex announce fall lineup for Sensory Friendly Screenings

Autism Speaks and Cineplex announce fall lineup for Sensory Friendly Screenings This partnership continues to offer screenings in a lower sensory environment to promote an enjoyable movie-going experience for all.  What makes these films Sensory Friendly? House lights are left on. Sound is brought down. Films are shown in 2D. There is access to a Calm Zone, with less stimulation. Outside food is welcome. Films are shown at off-peak hours, with smaller crowds. Fall films included in this fall's program will include: For more information check out http://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/SensoryFriendly

Early Signs of Autism in Infants

Infants show preference for baby talk in Montreal research

CBC: Infants show preference for baby talk in Montreal research.  An infant's brain maps language from birth.

May is Speech & Hearing Month

Closing the Word Gap

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Researchers at the University of Toronto investigate links between family income, children's vocabulary and academic achievement and cultural factors. How closing the 'word gap' could give poorer kids an equal chance at success

Light it up blue- World Autism Awareness Day

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.   Click on the link to learn how you can light it up blue:  https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2015/03/18/5-ways-you-can-light-it-blue-world-autism-awareness-day

4 Myths About Speech Problems In Children

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4 Myths About Speech Problems In Children: 

 1. Children grow out of speech problems  

      2. Speech problems are caused by tongue tie 

    3. Children who don't speak clearly are lazy

      4. Therapy for speech problems doesn't work

An infant's brain maps language from birth

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A recent study from McGill University reveals that an infant's brain maps language from birth.  The language spoken to an infant is recognized by that child's brain years later even if the child no longer speaks the language. http://time.com/3593064/an-infants-brain-maps-language-from-birth-study-says/

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