SLPs may be criticized occasionally for being too encouraging, bubbly, etc… However, we have found that this is what it takes to get results. Everyone responds to positive reinforcement… everyone. I was treating a 4 year old boy with autism and moderate echolalia the other day. We began by playing with some play-doh (a beach creations kit). I showed him how to make a starfish by rolling out the play dough and using a cookie cutter. I held it up to him and he said “YAY, Good job!! You made a starfish!!!” perfect grammar and inflection! I loved it!
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