The Parish School Blog
Mar 19, 2019
Helping You Help Children Communicate
It is so important that every member of a child’s treatment team is empowered to support their growth and has the tools to help that child succeed. The Parish School seeks to develop resources for growing the skills of our staff, families and students. The Hanen Centre©, a non-profit organization, shares this goal of helping others to help children communicate. Within the past year, Parish has implemented several programs from the Hanen organization as part of family and staff training. Here are a few of our favorite Hanen strategies parents can try during book reading with their child...
Written by
Jacquilyn Carcamo, MA, CCC-SLP
Jan 8, 2019
Nancy Kaufman: The Apraxia “Guru” and her Methodology
Nationally recognized expert in childhood apraxia of speech, Nancy Kaufman, has provided training and consultation services to The Carruth Center and The Parish School since 2009. She will be on campus this week, working with clinicians and their clients, and holding an adult education seminar for families of children who have CAS. Learn more about Nancy Kaufman and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocal, the treatment methodology used by Carruth and Parish therapists.
Apr 17, 2018
Developing Social Skills for More Than a Decade in Children Who Have Learning Difficulties
What began as passion and determination for supporting students who struggle socially, has turned into a program turning a decade old with clients from across the Houston area. How the Social Thinking program has developed at The Parish School.
Written by
Stefanie Heintz, MS, CCC-SLP
Dec 6, 2017
Rejuvenate Together – Through Music
The holidays are filled with beautiful sounds (and sights) that make this time unlike any other. And a much-needed break from work, however brief, gives us an opportunity to rest and enjoy the simple things that fill our lives – family, friends, meals and traditions. Our children are also taking a well-deserved break from their own routine. However, the sudden lack of structure can often be a difficult adjustment for children and families alike. The increased time with your child can be a wonderful opportunity to find new ways to play together, that rejuvenate you both! Music is one of the most simple and ideal ways to achieve this. Here are 7 simple suggestions to connect and refresh in play with your child through music.
Written by
Kate Wasserman, MT-BC
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Amanda Arnold
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Stephanie Landis, MS, CCC-SLP
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Tina Strautman, OTR
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Haley Garth, MEd, LPC, RPT, NCC
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Anne Powers, MA, CCC-SLP
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Nancy Nalence
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Kate Wasserman, MT-BC
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Jessica Brock, MS
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Heather Hillery, MSEd, CCC-SLP
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Jill Wood, MLIS
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Cathy Guttentag, PhD
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Stefanie Heintz, MS, CCC-SLP
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Renee Attaway, MS, CCC-SLP
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Danielle English
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Brittney Fertak, MS, CCC-SLP
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Taylor Kopycinski, MS, CCC-SLP
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Robynn Warren Vasquez, MS, CCC-SLP
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Katy McCarthy
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Jacquilyn Carcamo, MA, CCC-SLP
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Mary Ashleigh Johnson, MA, LPC, NCC
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Jennifer Woody, OTR/L, MOT, CAS
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Melanie Seigle, MA, CCC-SLP-R, LCSW
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Lily Yoder, LPC, RPT
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