One of the best ways to encourage speech language development is through song. Take a look at these 7 video examples of songs and movements for Christmas.

This article was originally published in Spectrum Autism Research News. Son-rise Autism Review From the moment her 18-month-old son Sam was diagnosed with autism, Elizabeth B., or Liz, found it difficult to accept. When Sam failed to make much progress in an...

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have varying levels of social skills and language abilities. Reading with your children is just as important for building communication skills in children with autism as it is with typical children. Use books that help meet...

We are passionate about helping children improve their communication. Here are the top 5 ways you can help improve your child's speech: 1.) Talk to Yourself This might not feel normal, but describing or narrating your daily activities as you do them is a great way to...

Where do you go to get an autism diagnosis in Tucson?  Jenny’s interviewed Brie Seward, the associate director of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona, about what steps a family must take in order to receive an autism diagnosis evaluation from a medical provider....

Guest Article Lauren Lowry Clinical Staff Writer and Hanen SLP If you’ve read our articles about the role parents can play in language intervention, you’ll know that nowadays, parents are seen as partners with speech language professionals (SLPs). Instead of watching...

Below is an excerpt from Dawn McMullan's article, "The Happiness of Being Special." Rhoni Golden was chatting with her new housekeeper recently.  The housekeeper, referring to Rhoni's 8-year-old son Gray, asked if she cried a lot. Gray is severely autistic. Until the...

Treating a toddler with autism is common for speech therapists at Jenny's Speech and Learning. The Opportunity: “Adam” was a 3 year-old boy who loved to play with his toys. In fact, Adam preferred his toys to playing with adults or other children. Adam had a 4...

Jenny's Speech provides autism treatment in Tucson, AZ.  Below is one case study of a 3 year-old child with autism.The Opportunity:For the sake of this case study the child’s name has been changed to Steven.  Steven is a delightful blond haired boy with a great smile...