Leo Kanner Center for Educational Therapy

16/06/2026

💬 Did you know that knowing words is only part of communication? Pragmatic language skills are just as important:

→ Pragmatics = how we use language in social contexts
→ Includes: taking turns, understanding sarcasm, staying on topic, reading body language
→ Many autistic children benefit from explicit pragmatic language support
→ These skills can absolutely be taught — with the right strategies

13/06/2026

🧩 Teaching a child to wash their hands sounds simple — but it's actually 8–12 individual steps! That's where task analysis comes in:

→ Task analysis breaks complex skills into small, teachable steps
→ Each step is practiced and reinforced independently
→ Progress is tracked so we can see exactly where support is needed
→ It builds independence and confidence gradually

10/06/2026

🧠 Sensory processing affects how children experience the world around them. Here's a quick guide:

→ Some children are hypersensitive (over-respond) to sensory input — loud sounds, certain textures
→ Others are hyposensitive (under-respond) and seek more input — spinning, jumping, touching everything
→ OT helps children regulate their sensory system for daily functioning
→ A sensory diet is a personalized plan of activities throughout the day

07/06/2026

📢 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is often introduced too late. Here's what every parent should know:

→ AAC includes picture boards, speech-generating devices, and apps
→ Using AAC does NOT reduce a child's motivation to speak — research shows it often helps
→ Every child deserves a way to communicate
→ AAC is introduced based on communication needs, not cognitive level

04/06/2026

🎯 One of the most misunderstood concepts in ABA is reinforcement. Here's what it really means:

→ Positive reinforcement adds something meaningful after a behavior to make it more likely to happen again
→ It's personalized — what motivates one child may not motivate another
→ It's used to build skills, not to 'buy' compliance
→ Praise, high-fives, or a favorite activity can all be powerful reinforcers

27/05/2026

بمناسبة عيد الأضحى المبارك، نحب نبارك لكم من قلبنا في المركز، ونتمنى لكم عيد مليان فرحة وراحة ولمّة حلوة مع الأهل والأحباب 🤍
كل عام وانتوا بخير، وعساكم من عواده، والله يديم عليكم الصحة والسعادة يارب 🌙✨
Eid Adha Mubarak

26/05/2026

Eid Adha Mubarak - عيد أضحى مبارك
بمناسبة عيد الأضحى المبارك، نحب نبارك لكم من قلبنا في المركز، ونتمنى لكم عيد مليان فرحة وراحة ولمّة حلوة مع الأهل والأحباب
كل عام وانتوا بخير، وعساكم من عواده، والله يديم عليكم الصحة والسعادة يارب

Warm greetings from everyone at the center
Wishing you an Eid filled with joy, peace, and beautiful moments with your loved ones
Eid Mubarak, and may you always be blessed with health and happiness

23/05/2026

Because every sound , every word ... matters
start your child's journey today 💙

06/05/2026

30/04/2026

True or False ? Play Edition
By Ms. Jahana our Speech & Language pathologist
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