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📚 RESOURCE PAGE

Parent Resources & Support

Helping You Support Your Child Every Step of the Way

At Teach Speech Kids, we believe supporting the parent is just as important as supporting the child.
This page provides trusted resources, tools, and programs to guide you on your child’s communication journey.

🧠 CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Understanding How Children Grow & Communicate

Every child develops at their own pace, but knowing what to expect can help you support them better.

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What to Look For:

  • Limited or no speech
  • Difficulty following directions
  • Limited eye contact
  • Trouble expressing needs
  • Repeating phrases (echolalia)

👉 Early support can make a big difference.

🖼️ PICTURE COMMUNICATION (PECS-STYLE)

Helping Children Communicate Without Words

Picture communication allows children to express their needs using images instead of spoken words.

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Benefits:

  • Reduces frustration
  • Builds understanding
  • Encourages communication
  • Supports children with limited speech

📱 AAC (AUGMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION)

More Ways to Communicate

AAC includes tools that help children communicate when speech is difficult.

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Types of AAC:

  • Communication boards
  • Picture exchange systems (PECS)
  • Tablets with communication apps
  • Speech-generating devices

👉 AAC does NOT stop a child from talking—it often helps them talk more.

📅 VISUAL SCHEDULING

Helping Children Understand Their Day

Visual schedules use pictures to show what will happen next.

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Why It Helps:

  • Reduces anxiety
  • Improves transitions
  • Builds independence
  • Creates structure

📄 IEP (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM)

Your Child’s Educational Plan

An IEP is a plan developed through the school system to support children with special needs.

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Includes:

  • Learning goals
  • Speech therapy services
  • Classroom accommodations
  • Behavioral support

👉 Tip: You are your child’s best advocate.

💰 SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING (FLORIDA)

Financial Support for Your Child’s Needs

✅ Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)

Helps pay for therapy, education, and services.

✅ Step Up For Students

✅ Florida Department of Education (Scholarships Info)

🏛️ GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Programs That Can Help Your Family

✅ Early Steps (Florida Early Intervention)

For children ages birth–3

✅ FDLRS (Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System)

✅ iBudget Waiver (APD Florida)

✅ SSI for Children