Let’s CHAT about Hyperlexia: Gestalt Processing
Hello Hyperlexia Family, It was challenging to settle on the first topic to discuss in our Hyperlexia Blog series. It's ...
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month; yet for our CHAT team, empowering diverse learners is an ongoing commitment. While ...
Let’s CHAT about Hyperlexia: Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Ciara Nally and I am the lead hyperlexia specialist at CHAT. I am ...
Small Acts of Inclusion: Pronouns
Here is a link to an article we wanted to share that recently got us thinking about the impact ...
Summer Programs
If you're interested in learning more about our summer programs, be sure to check out our recent summer ...
Hyperlexia Webinar on Social Skills
On May 26th, 2020 we hosted a webinar on social skills and strategies for hyperlexic children. Our Founder, ...
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Hyperlexic Children
On May 12th, 2020 we hosted a webinar on reading comprehension strategies for hyperlexic children. Our Founder, Phyllis ...
Fun Videos for Minimally Verbal Kids
Our talented clinicians, Celia and Brigid, have been working hard to provide services to their students at our partner therapeutic school, Esperanza, during the COVID-19 school closures. Not ...
Wordless Picture Books and Videos
Wordless picture books, or wordless videos (we see you, Pixar), can be GREAT ways to work on language ...
Hyperlexia Webinar Video and Resources
On April 21, 2019, CHAT hosted a webinar, Supporting Hyperlexic Children under COVID-19: Tips from the Experts. Our Founder, Phyllis ...
CHAT Uses Teletherapy Services to Continue Providing Therapy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the limitations of social distancing, at CHAT we’re happy to continue providing speech-language therapy services through the ...
CHAT Celebrates MLK Day
Today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember and honor a man who spoke out in opposition ...
Utilizing the Communication Matrix
This presentation demonstrated and provided a tutorial of The Communication Matrix. It examined the website and the resources ...
Transition Plans and Functional Therapy Activities
This presentation reviews what transition plans are, what should be included in a transition plan, and why transition ...
SB100
This presentation looked at SB100, which is an IL law intended to transform school discipline practices in Illinois ...
Incorporation of Fine Motor Skills into Speech-Language Sessions
This presentation discusses the importance of using fine motor activities to increase engagement and participation, and reduce behaviors ...
Best Practices in Teletherapy
This presentation includes general information on speech and language teletherapy including a definition, pros and cons, materials needed ...
Echolalia
This presentation explores echolalia, which is the repetition of verbalizations or speech. It describes current research on definitions ...
Language Sample Analysis: A Tool for Assessment and Clinical Practice
Often a component of a comprehensive speech-language assessment, a language sample provides a non-biased, valid, and reliable look ...
Treatment Strategies for Accent Modification
This presentation is designed to provide treatment areas, resources, and ideas for speech language pathologists working with or ...
Mindfulness-based techniques for school-age children
Mindfulness-based interventions and techniques can increase attentional and emotional self-regulation skills, as well as promote cognitive flexibility. This ...
The Importance of Teaching Syntax
This presentation provides information on the importance of teaching syntax in language therapy. It summarizes great information provided ...
Accent Modification Evaluation
Accent modification evaluations incude detailed case history, determination of client motivation and goals, segmental, suprasegmental, intelligibility, pragmatics and language ...
Behavior Management
An overview of the ABCs of behavior, FBAs and BIPs, and tips and strategies on how to maintain ...