The Orange Effect Foundation recently funded a device to assist a young man who struggles with stuttering. Although there is no cure for stuttering, techniques, training and devices can help an individual overcome this. Actor James Earl Jones, whom some may know as the voice of Darth Vader, still grapples with his stutter to this day, but a stutter has not held him back. In this powerful video, …
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Using Shakespeare for Intervention
Study: Shakespeare Play Helps Children With Autism Communicate Researchers say social interaction, language and facial expression skills improve COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study showed improvement in the social and communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using a signature approach pairing the recitation of Shakespeare’s rhythmic language with physical …
Making Halloween a Treat for Children With Autism
Halloween is an exciting holiday for kids, but it may offer certain challenges for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Members of the Autism Parent Advisory Board of the Boone Fetter Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Autism Treatment Network site partnered with Kathryn Smith, RN, DrPH, nurse care manager in the Boone Fetter Clinic, to provide tips every parent and …
Using Technology to Speak Her Mind
Did you know that the Orange Effect Foundation funds augmentative and alternative communication devices? These are designed for individuals who are unable to communicate verbally. Augmentative and alternative communication devices are essential to helping people express their wants and needs and most importantly, speak their minds. Watch to see how one child uses her device to share her point of …
A Look Back at Autism: Denial, Part 2
At the end of part one of this series, I said no more denial for this family. That is mostly true and we began home based therapy for our son pretty quickly after his diagnosis, but it was still hard to talk about. I noticed it in interviews, and in training sessions with tutors that we never once said that he was the “A” word (autistic). I had reached the point where I could say …
Orange Effect Foundation Empowers Children and Young Adults
CLEVELAND - Oct. 3, 2016 -- Strengthened by the tremendously successful annual Golf for Autism event held in August, the Orange Effect Foundation announced today that it has awarded five grants for speech therapy and assistive technology. These grants will empower five more children and young adults, helping them to transform their lives. One eighteen-year-old recipient received funds to …
A Look Back at Autism: Denial
Summer of 2003. I remember it very well. I was a stay-at-home mom and the happiest one that there ever was. I had two boys, 22 months and 4 months old. We attended library story time and play groups. We went to the park where Joshua, the oldest, could swing for hours. We were an active and happy family with great support systems and lots of love. I believed everything anyone would tell me that …
Extending Grace
Dear Mamas At Chick-fil-A, To the one I judged. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for not biting my tongue and taking a moment to see past your son’s behavior. I’m sorry I raised my voice when he pushed my son around. As soon as we left that day I knew I was wrong. I asked for forgiveness and prayed for you. Mamas face a lot of messes. If I were to see you face-to-face, I’d admit I was …
Getting the Most Out of Your Child’s Speech Therapy
Learn how to get the most out of your child's speech therapy sessions. Whether you are new to therapy or your child has attended many sessions, this podcast will discuss what you can expect and how to build upon sessions for practice at home. Certified speech language therapist, Sara Solet, offers concrete tips and tools for families that you can use to optimize therapy sessions and practice what …
Seeing Orange!
We're seeing oceans of orange and it's beautiful! The Orange Effect Foundation is thrilled to be here at Content Marketing World 2016, the world's largest content marketing event. With over 3,500 delegates from 74 countries in attendance, the word is quickly getting out about the world of good that the Orange Effect is doing to empower children and young adults with speech disorders. Help us to …
Meet ROTUS, The White House’s First Deaf Receptionist
The Orange Effect Foundation recently funded sign language therapy for a hearing impaired young girl and her family. We hope that by empowering her communication, this child is able to set her sights high. Hearing impairments should not hold any one back. Come along with Leah Katz-Hernandez, the White House's first deaf receptionist, as she gives a tour of the West Wing in sign language. …
Back to School Speech Therapy Tips for Parents
Summer is coming to an end, and a new school year is right around the corner! To help your child start the year off right try using these tips: Prepare: As your child gets ready to head back to school it is a great time to help prepare him or her for what to expect. Writing a social story about his or her new school schedule might help make things go smoother. An example of a back to school …
