Children's Communication Center, Inc. ♦ Lori Savage Grayson, MMSc, CCC-SLP, FSL ♦ Practicing Speech-Language Pathology Since 1979 ♦ Founder ♦ Director ♦ Owner
Category : Back to School , Blog
Children’s Communication Center, under the direction and ownership of Lori Savage Grayson, is welcoming new families who are seeking high quality, well mananged, and professional Speech-Language Pathology services, including our Corporate Speech and Communication Services.
Category : Back to School , Blog
As summer reading ends, soon our children will be deep into their texts books and required reading for the school year.
In addition to their school reading, it is worthy to have a wide range of books available which are based on their choices. With that in mind, this Center has gathered lists of the “best books” from toddler to young adult.
Category : Autism , Back to School , Blog , Mindfulness & Our Children
As a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), one of the most significant changes I have observed in the lives of the children and families entering this Center’s doors is that more “friends” are arriving with a medical diagnosis of anxiety, the youngest “friend” was three years old.
Category : Back to School , Blog
Can you feel the excitement in the air as the 2016-2017 school year approaches?
YES!
This Center is offering Fall Specials for new families who are seeking high quality, well managed, and professional Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services for this Fall Semester 2016.
Category : Blog , Community Partner Share
In an effort to say “Thank you!” to all who support our Center, we found a community partner who is eager to share so you can treat yourself!
What do you have to do? It’s simple…
Category : Back to School , Blog
TRUTH: The countdown to the beginning of school is around the corner.
What, how is that possible?!
I can “see” many of you rolling your eyes and “hear” your deep sighs with the realization that as July comes to an end, you need to think about the end of summer and the start of school in August.
YES, you read that correctly, I said, “August”.
Category : Back to School , Blog , Speech-Language Pathology & You
Welcoming new volunteers, Mackenzie & Dana! Source: Mackenzie & Dana, 2015
Life has a funny way of introducing you to people. This is my story with Dana who volunteered at this Center during her senior year (2015-2016) at the Florida State University (FSU), my celebration of her graduation from the FSU School of Communication Science and Disorders, and my cheering for her acceptance to graduate school, but that all comes later.
Category : Back to School , Blog
Back to School ~ Photo: PPW
YES, the first day of school will be here before you know it!
To help you get organized and ready to shop, here is your first reminder for Florida’s Tax Free Shopping 2016.
This year (2016), the Tax Free WEEKEND in Florida is Friday, August 5th through Sunday August 7th.
Category : A Day in the Life of This SLP , Blog , Summer News
Consider this a Public Service Announcement (PSA) of sorts which I had not planned, but which developed through a sequence of events.
Today, I opened my AT&T bill and inside was a flyer for the “It Can Wait” Program. This program allows you to “Take a Pledge” to keep your eyes on the road while driving. To date, according to the program’s website, 9,261,876 PLEDGES [have been] MADE!! Let’s get that to jump beyond 10,000,000!
| Thank you to Kirsten Malenke who interviewed me about the Children’s Communication Center’s participation with Autism Awareness Month! Below is an excerpt from her Advance Healthcare Network article. (2016)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of complicated disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. According to the CDC, one in 68 children is classified as being on the autism spectrum. In 1965, the Autism Society of America was established by Bernard Rimland, PhD, and Ruth Sullivan, PhD, along with parents of children with autism. The mission of the Autism Society is to improve the lives of those living with autism by increasing public awareness about the everyday issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for services, and providing information regarding treatment, education, and research. The Autism Society is a not-for-profit organization composed of a network of 100 affiliates that spans the nation.
Lori Savage Grayson, MMSc, CCC-SLP, FSL, is the founder and director of the Children’s Communication Center Inc. in Tallahassee, Fla. With almost 40 years of experience, Grayson has seen many changes in the field of autism research as well as the challenges those with autism face as they mature over the years. Grayson’s passion for helping those affected by autism is evident in the many ways she and the center participated in their community last month. The center celebrated Autism Awareness Month from day one, starting with the Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue Event. Each day they posted articles relating to autism and advertised local events and services on their social media sites. They helped sponsor the Autism Speaks U Club 5K at Florida State University, as well as a community art project called Together and Able that was featured in a local art festival. The center shared the Autism Navigator, an online collection of web-based tools for parents and healthcare professionals created by the Florida State University Autism Institute. It also promoted a local sensory friendly skating night and The Chocolate Spectrum, a Florida-based artisan chocolate company created by a speech-language pathologist for her son and other individuals with developmental disabilities who are hired, trained and employed. Grayson said, “Each of us deserves the best opportunity to communicate, play, tell stories, share emotions, learn, gain an education, achieve, succeed and be happy with family and friends. While each person with autism has different strengths and areas of need, they share common challenges with social, communication, and language skills. I am a speech-language pathologist and that’s why I think autism awareness is important. Autism affects one in every 68 children and at the same time it affects all of us. Together, we are making a difference.“
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