The Practical Therapist

The Practical Therapist

By LaShonya S. Lacount, M.S., CCC-SLP | Practical Therapy Solutions, LLCBusiness
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The Practical Therapist episodes

  • The Importance of Eye Contact & The Eye Gaze

    Today’s episode will focus on the importance of eye contact and the use of eye gaze. I will explain how these methods of communication can help a non-verbal child communicate his/her wants and needs to their parent or caregiver.

    7 min
  • What Time is It?
    Are you a parent or caregiver that struggles with getting or keeping your child on a schedule? If so, this episode is for you. 
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  • Creating a Functional Schedule for Language & Communication Opportunities

    Today, I will discuss and explain the acronyms for DECO & DLOFL; created by me, and how to use them in a functional schedule. Tune in to learn more. 

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    9 min
  • Creating a Functional Schedule for Language & Communication Opportunities

    Today, I will discuss and explain the acronyms for DECO & DLOFL; created by me, and how to use them in a functional schedule. Tune in to learn more. 

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    8 min
  • Autism & Auditory Stimuli

    For today’s topic I will continue to discuss Autism. Today, I will discuss another “red flag” which is considered an atypical behavior or observation that may indicate the presence of Autism. I will also discuss a technique that I have developed and implemented with families of children with Autism over the years, with the goal of increasing the child’s attention to his/her name.

    6 min
  • Autism & Directional Eye Contact

    Today's episode is a quick tidbit on how to get meaningful eye contact from a child, who may have a suspected diagnosis of Autism. 

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    9 min

About The Practical Therapist

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The Practical Therapist brings real-world speech-language pathology into practical, easy-to-understand conversations. Hosted by LaShonya S. Lacount, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of Practical Therapy…