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Understanding the Signs of Autism in Children: A Parent’s Guide

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects communication and behavior in ways that can often leave parents feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. While each child’s path is different, recognizing the early signs of autism is an important first step toward getting the right support. What are the signs of autism in children? Common signs include differences in social […]

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14 Simple Speech Therapy Tips Parents Can Use at Home

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Fourteen practical speech therapy tips parents can use at home to support their child’s communication. Expert advice from the SLPs at Arbutus Speech Therapy.

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Building a Healthcare Team: A Guide for Parents of Kids with ASD

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Wondering which professionals to include on your Autistic child’s healthcare team? This guide covers the key specialists, their roles, and how to find the right SLP in Vancouver and across BC.

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Unlocking Communication: 3 Effective Strategies for Non-Speaking Autistic Children

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As a parent, it is so important, and gratifying to be able to understand your child’s thoughts and feelings. However, when you have an Autistic child who struggles with verbal communication, this can be a real challenge. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies to bridge this communication gap and help nonspeaking children with autism

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3 Tips to Improve Your Accent

Adult Services, Professional Communication / Arbutus Speech Therapy

Can you improve your accent? With consistent practice and the right support, most people can develop greater clarity and confidence in how they communicate. Your accent is part of your voice and your identity – these strategies focus on strengthening communication, not erasing who you are. Developing effective communication skills is like learning to play

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Parent Coaching in Speech Therapy: A Partnership to Improved Communication

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What is parent coaching in speech therapy? Parent coaching is a collaborative approach where a Speech-Language Pathologist guides and supports you to use communication strategies with your child in everyday life. Rather than working with your child in isolation, the SLP works with you so that learning happens naturally throughout your day. Parenting is a

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5 Common Concerns of Parents of Children with Autism

Children, Diagnosis / Arbutus Speech Therapy

If your child has recently been identified as Autistic, or if you are waiting for an assessment, it is natural to have questions about what comes next. Here are five concerns we hear most often from families, along with some perspective on how Speech-Language Pathology can help. What concerns do parents of Autistic children most

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What is Dysarthria?

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What is dysarthria? Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that occurs when the muscles used for speaking are weakened or impaired by neurological damage or disease. It can affect speech clarity, volume, rate, and voice quality. A Speech-Language Pathologist can assess and support people with dysarthria to improve their communication. Dysarthria is a motor speech

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What is Apraxia?

Adult Services, Children / Arbutus Speech Therapy

Apraxia of speech is a neurological motor speech disorder affecting the brain’s ability to plan speech movements. Learn about signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Conversational Speech in Children: What It Is and How to Support It

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An important aspect of a child’s communication development is the ability to engage in the back-and-forth exchange of information that occurs during a conversation. It’s an essential skill for children to develop, as it allows them to participate in social interactions, and effectively communicate their needs, thoughts, feelings, and ideas. This article helps to explain

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