Children's Communication Corner, INC

01/13/2026

Autistic Barbie coming in March!

I am happy to see this expansion of diversity representation . . .

"The addition of the autistic doll to the Barbie Fashionistas line also became an occasion for Mattel to create a doll with facial features inspired by the company’s employees in India and mood boards reflecting a range of women with Indian backgrounds. Pervez said it was important to have the doll represent a segment of the autistic community that is generally underrepresented.

Mattel introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in 2023 and brought out a Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes last summer. The Fashionistas also include a Barbie and a Ken with a prosthetic leg, and a Barbie with hearing aids, but the line also encompasses tall, petite and curvy body types and numerous hair types and skin colors."

The eyes of the new Barbie shift slightly to the side to represent how some people with autism sometimes avoid direct eye contact.

10/10/2024

Fun research / writing project - topic, of course, client selected

September, 19 2024 Do you find purchasing the right makeup stressful? It doesn’t have to be, we found that it all depends on what you like for personal preference and the function of when and why t…

11/15/2023

Dear therapists, teachers and parents- Welcome to my channel! I am a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and a professional musician. I used to perform in ...

10/19/2023

Please note, I have not tried these, nor have my clients, but after reading the reviews, I am intrigued!

Many report less fatigue at the end of the day and increased ability to work through noisy environments (e.g., classrooms came to mind), without impeding hearing.

If you try them, please let us know your thoughts!

Life-changing

08/29/2023

This sounds like an amazing program!

Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL), a program in which neurodiverse teens explore neuroscience disciplines, network, and learn self-advocacy in hopes of pursuing STEM studies in college. The program is run by the DO-IT Center, a non-profit based at the University of Washington that helps people with disabilities find success through technology and education. DO-IT stands for Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology.

More about the DO-IT center: https://www.washington.edu/doit/about/overview

The UW's DO-IT Center is a place where neurodiverse students learn about neuroscience while meeting like-minded people.

07/24/2023

Aladdin Sensory Friendly Performance

ECE PARTNER - PRIORITY OFFER

Sensory-friendly performance of Disney's ALADDIN!
Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 2:00pm
The Paramount Theatre

Purchase NOW before they go on sale to the public this Friday.

Sensory-friendly and inclusive performances are designed to provide a supportive and judgment-free environment for people affected by sensory processing challenges so they may enjoy the shared experience of live theatre.

ASL interpretation provided.

For information and tickets, click here: https://www.stgpresents.org/sensory-friendly

07/11/2023

HeadStrong is back hosting in person Adaptive Bicycle Day with Outdoors for All! Join us on Sunday, July 29th at Magnuson Park, Seattle 1:00 to 4:00 pm. RSVP at our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1444941226331525/?ref=newsfeed or email: contactheadstrongforlife@gmail.com.

05/10/2023

https://www.votervoice.net/AutismSociety/Campaigns/104289/Respond?vvsn=BAAAAAFIBChdZAele7b7DAA

"The House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill called the Limit, Save, Grow Act on April 26th. The bill aims to raise the government’s debt ceiling for one year in exchange for significant cuts to programs important to people with Autism that would be locked in place for the next decade. This includes work requirements for Medicaid that could result in millions losing access. The work requirements apply to all Medicaid pathways, including for those on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers. People with disabilities would need a doctor or other medical professional to deem them “physically or mentally unfit for employment” to be exempt from the work rules.

We must act now to prevent these drastic cuts that will harm individuals and families who depend on supports and services to live and work in the community."

Summary:The House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill called the Limit, Save, Grow Act on April 26th. The bill aims to raise the government’s debt ceiling for one year in exchange for significant cuts to programs important to people with...

04/15/2023

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04/11/2023

https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/tongue-causing-health-problems/?fbclid=IwAR3xSTKVQ-VMjl8vBHT2QMmgKuO9qm1P2W9bSUkAwSlAU-I_pNtAY3i7VoE

"An ankyloglossia, or tethered oral tissue, also named tongue-tie, can be the cause of medical conditions that are not routinely diagnosed. Headaches, shoulder and neck pain can be caused by tight muscles attached to the hyoid bone. With a tongue-tie those suprahyoid muscles are typically tight, pulling on the tongue when it attempts to function, but cannot because it is anchored to the floor of the mouth. This restricts the tongue from normal movement and function. The tongue has many duties, including maintaining the airway, assisting with chewing, swallowing, and most importantly facial development, speech and digestion."

Ever wonder what organ really controls our body? Most assume it is the heart. The heart pumps blood to the lungs, which is needed to ... more

03/28/2023

Many ask why clinics are slowly dropping contracts with different insuance companies, here is one reason why.

Not only have we not had a raise from some companies in over 20 years, some are now DECREASING rates. Please start writing your HR departments, government officials, and point of contact for your insurance and let them know what a hardship this on families!

Cuts coming to reimbursements by TRICARE will impact clinics, patients affiliated with the military and potentially nearly all of us in Kitsap.