A nonprofit, publicly-funded charity that offers an array of information to strengthen the support systems of children with apraxia

Ellen has earned the distinction of being listed in Apraxia Kids’ directory of Speech-Language Pathologists

A thorough resource to help parents understand what CAS is and how they can help

Ellen is a trained provider of Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)

Book by Laura E Mize

• Play, Language and cognitive skills all develop together… they go hand in hand
• When there is a problem in one area, there are likely problems in the other two areas, as well
• Don’t forget about play skills… they’re crucial to the development of cognitive and language skills as you now know, but also creative, social and emotional skills!

• The Pout Pout Fish series of books is an absolute favorite!
• Because they’re highly recommend for rhyming (a pre-reading skill) & vocabulary development (critical to reading comprehension), you might as well start your baby early
• Ellen’s number one recommendation is to read to your child every day. Every. Single. Day.
• Reading to children fosters a love of literacy while teaching language without even trying. Start from day one!

Book by Catherine Faherty

• This resource was recommended to us long ago by a parent.
• It helps children understand their diagnosis and explains to others who they are inside.
• A must have for high-functioning children on the spectrum!

• She learned words, but then lost them. There was hope in miracle cures, but then devastation,
• ​While the therapy described may be a little outdated by today’s standards, it is the story of what a family experiences before, during and after a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Sensory Processing Disorder is a common and frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses
• The new edition features additional information on visual and hearing deficits, motor skill difficulties, ADHD, autism, Asperger syndrome, and other related disorders/li>

Book by Fred Frankel, PhD

• Fred Frankel, PhD is one of the original researchers at UCLA who helped launch the PEERS family of programs and resources.
• This is a MUST HAVE for parents of elementary-aged children who struggle with social skills and friendships!
• If looking for a resource for teens and young adults, look below.

• This is the go-to guide for parents who want to refine their skills as Social Coaches.
• Find out what teens and young adults should do in various social situations, what they should not do, how they can improve their skills and how to solve social problems.
• In addition, a DVD full of amazing videos designed to help teach social skills is included.