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

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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Parent Coaching in Speech Therapy: A Partnership to Improved Communication

Introduction  Parenting is a journey filled with joys and challenges. When it comes to your child’s speech and language development, you may feel both eager and uncertain. When a speech-language pathology assessment or therapy has been recommended for your preschooler, you will likely be introduced to the concept of Parent Coaching. Parent Coaching creates a partnership

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5 Common Concerns of Parents of Children with Autism

If you suspect your child may be autistic, you may have concerns and questions about your child’s development and future. Here are five common concerns that parents may have, along with information and resources to help address them: 1. Communication skills Concern: My child is not speaking. Will he ever be able to communicate with

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What is Conversational Speech and How Can It Help My Child?

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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How can Speech Therapy help with ADHD?

How can Speech Therapy help with ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to regulate their attention, impulse control, and activity level. Children with ADHD may have difficulty paying attention, following instructions, and controlling their behaviors, which can impact their academic, social, and overall daily functioning. ADHD is typically

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What is ‘Neurodiversity?’

You might have heard the term ‘Neurodiversity’ being used and wondered what it means. The word “neurodiversity” aims to capture the diverse neurological variations that make up the human population that includes a range of neurological conditions, developmental differences, and learning abilities. The term aims to advance the notion that neurological variations should be appreciated

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Articulation Therapy

All About Articulation: When Your Child Can’t Say Their Speech Sounds

Children have A LOT to learn when starting to speak! Articulation, the sounds a child makes when speaking, is an important aspect of a child’s expressive communication that may require help from an expert. When a child struggles to produce speech sounds by a certain age, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can help them to improve

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What is AAC? A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Do you have a family member who is unable to communicate their needs verbally? If so, you might have heard the term AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC is a combination of systems and strategies that replace or supplement speech. In this guide, we will be discussing some of the most common questions about

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