In this video, Katie Beach, Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Tree Society, shares how the speech recognition app, Voiceitt, works and why this technology can be such an empowering communication tool. Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology Read More ›
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Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about laser projection keyboards
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. Assistive Technology is any device, piece of equipment, or product that makes it easier for someone with a disability to live more independently. In this video, Linda Bonnar, director of Pine Tree Society's Speech and Assistive Technology program, tells us Read More ›
What does a remote speech/language therapy session look like?
“Awesome.” “Hitting it out of the park.” “Superior.” Those are some of the ways parents have described their child’s experience with Pine Tree Society’s Speech Language Pathologists remote speech/language therapy telepractice sessions. These one-on-one video speech/language therapy sessions allow children to maintain and work on their speech Read More ›
Three tips to maintain your child’s communication skills at home
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Navigating remote learning from home will be a part of our daily lives for the foreseeable future. Whether your child’s school is a hybrid or a full distance learning model, some degree of online learning is going to take place. Knowing that, how do you Read More ›
Ten tips for distance learning
Pine Tree Society is a leader in distance learning for students with special needs. From early intervention for preschoolers to maintaining speech and language skills in high school, Pine Tree Society is expert at meeting the individual needs of students of all ages. Whether you are a parent homeschooling or a teacher providing distance Read More ›
Four ways to have fun getting active
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Remote learning from home means less daily physical activity for your child. Whether your child’s school is a hybrid or a full distance learning model, parents will need to find creative ways to promote movement throughout the day. Regardless of your Read More ›
Three tips to structure your homeschooling or distance learning day
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Whether you are homeschooling or your child is distance learning in school, these helpful tips are applicable to children of all abilities. 1) Make a schedule for the day. What are the goals you hope to accomplish? Create the schedule Read More ›
Our campers need you more than ever
Make a difference. Donate today. “In every challenge lives a greater opportunity.” That is how I started my letter to you about a month ago. These words continue to come to life every day at Pine Tree Camp. Why? Because Maine people with disabilities need us more than ever. I want to tell you about one of those families. “It was Read More ›
Distance Learning: Top 10 Tips from Pine Tree Society
The 2020/2021 school year is approaching and schools are preparing for multiple scenarios – one of which is distance learning. Pine Tree Society was able to jump in and support schools and their students with special needs during the spring shutdown. There’s no doubt about it, we learned a lot. Everyone did. We wanted to share our Top 10 distance Read More ›