Nancy Kaufman K-SLP

01/28/2026

QUESTION: Does ABA cure autism?

ANSWER: Autism isn’t an illness or disease, so there is no “cure.” People with autism simply develop and process information differently. That said, applied behavior analysis can make a big difference in helping kids and adults thrive.

Here’s how ABA works to help accomplish that:
🔸Reduces behaviors that are barriers to learning
🔸Helps children acquire skills be more effective communicators
🔸Teaches play and social skills to help kids interact with each other
🔸Determines the most-effective teaching strategies to capitalize on each child’s strengths

Keep in mind that a child’s behavior and how they acquire skills can change over time. At KCC, our behavior technicians work with families on a regular basis to evaluate treatment plans and modify them as needed.

01/22/2026

VIDEO 4 of 4…Nancy asks Walker to help clean up, encouraging him to fill in the pivot phrase “put in _____” with his best approximations of the KIT 1 OBJECT names. For more of Nancy’s session with Walker, check out other video clips on her page, or watch the full video at kidspeech.com/walker.

The Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol KIT 1 OBJECTS were created by Nancy and fellow SLP Christina Rochon and include over 80 large, whimsical manipulatives that are aligned with the K-SLP Kit 1 cards. You can use the objects to practice speech motor syllable sequences/words and expand expressive and receptive language, matching, and generalizing skills.

The objects are tons of fun for kids to work with and provide a unique sensory experience. They are divided into six pouches with lists of items and target words. Everything fits in a colorful tote bag for storage and transport.

The KIT 1 OBJECTS are sold through Northern Speech Services

Visit kidspeech.com/objects for details

01/14/2026

True or False? Hand dominance is typically established by age 5.

True! While hand preference is often noted by age 3, hand dominance is typically established by age 5. Hand dominance assists a child with daily living tasks, including handwriting, teeth brushing, and self-feeding, leading to independence in these areas.

If you have concerns about your child’s hand dominance and fine motor skills, our amazing OTs at KCC can help!

01/13/2026

12/23/2025

VIDEO 3 of 4…Nancy works once again with Walker and the new Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol KIT 1 OBJECTS. She encourages him to use his best approximations of the object names to complete the pivot phrase “____ eat apple.”

For more of Nancy’s session with Walker, check out other video clips on her page, or watch the full video at kidspeech.com/walker.

The KIT 1 OBJECTS were created by Nancy and fellow SLP Christina Rochon and includes over 80 large, whimsical manipulatives that are aligned with the K-SLP Kit 1 cards. You can use the objects to practice speech motor syllable sequences/words and expand expressive and receptive language, matching, and generalizing skills.

The objects are tons of fun for kids to work with and provide a unique sensory experience. They are divided into six pouches with lists of items and target words. Everything fits in a colorful tote bag for storage and transport.

The KIT 1 OBJECTS are sold through Northern Speech Services

Visit kidspeech.com/objects for details

12/18/2025

VIDEO 2 of 4…Before using the KIT 1 OBJECTS in treatment sessions, Nancy likes to warm up using the Kaufman Speech to Language Kit 1 cards.

For more of her session with Walker, including working with the KIT 1 OBJECTS, check out other video clips on her page. For an extended video of the session, visit kidspeech.com/walker

K-SLP Kit 1 cards and objects are sold through Northern Speech Services