Did you know episodic memory is vital for social success? Learn what episodic memory is and why it's important in this 2 minute clip, and in Chapter 4 of Declarative Language Handbook… keep reading

Charlie is a sweet 6-year-old boy. His biggest challenge is managing his impulses. For example, he may run away unexpectedly, grab things from other kids, yell, and become upset when he feels he has done something wrong… keep reading

You know those people in your life, that no matter how much time has gone by since you last saw each other, you pick up where you left off?… keep reading

Using declarative language, his mother, Kim, and I teach Charlie about himself so he develops self-awareness around both his strengths and the things that are hard. We know that as he understands himself better, he will become more independent in managing his impulses.… keep reading

One of my favorite things to do with declarative language, is to share memories…. When I generously share what I remember about kids with them, I see how it immediately helps them feel positive emotions. They feel comfortable because I am reducing language demands and … keep reading

Using declarative language, Kim and I reflected with Charlie on a recent event in their home – the power went out unexpectedly. They remembered together how Charlie panicked while his mind raced ahead, imagining all the ways the power outage would impact his routines. His panic led to a series of impulses… keep reading

I want to share a two part article from 2019 that explains how we use our personal memories to connect with others, and offers 10 tips on how to support your learner in this area of communication and relationship building… keep reading