Keep it Simple, Make it FUN!
Leena Bhopale, MS, CCC-SLP
ASHA Certified
PROMPT Trained
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Feeding/Drinking: Sensory & Skill based
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Non-verbal/ Verbal Language
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Alternative Communication
What I Do
I believe that just because your child or loved one has special needs doesn't mean that you can't find ways to really connect with them and help them become more independent throughout the day. It may take more planning and require some organization, but if the quality of your interactions improves, then you'll find that it's worth it. I am a "teach a man to fish" person. You know the old adage- "Give a man a fish, you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you'll feed him for a lifetime."
My goal is to show YOU how to take everyday activities and turn them into opportunities to develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and address feeding goals. I help you find the most efficient medium of communication, adapt activities, modify mealtime routines, and create an individualized plan to meet your families specific needs.
We work together to address
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Attention Span
Task Avoidant Behaviors
Eye Contact
Joint Attention
Pretend Play
Shared Reading & Literacy Skills
Sensory Aversions
Picky Eating
Pacing
Biting/Chewing
Cup/Straw Drinking
Self-Feeding
Non-verbal/Verbal communication
Receptive Language
Expressive Language
Alternative Communication
Social Skills
Tips to adapt activities that are a part of your daily routines
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