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

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?

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Can speech therapy help with ADHD? Yes. Many children with ADHD experience challenges with language, listening, and social communication that a Speech-Language Pathologist can directly support. Speech therapy is one part of a broader treatment approach that may include medication, occupational therapy, and educational support. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a

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7 Tips for Communicating with Your Child from a Speech Therapist

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How can parents help their child communicate? Parents can make a meaningful difference by creating frequent talking opportunities, narrating daily activities, and reading together often. These strategies support natural language development from the earliest stages. If you have questions about your child’s progress, a Speech-Language Pathologist can help. As your child grows up, there are

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What is ‘Neurodiversity?’

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You might have heard the term “neurodiversity” and wondered what it means. The word captures the full range of neurological variation in the human population: different neurological conditions, developmental differences, and learning styles. Neurodiversity advances the idea that these variations should be appreciated and acknowledged as a natural part of human diversity. Neurodiversity is not

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

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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 improve their

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What is AAC? A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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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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When to Start Speech Therapy If Your Child Isn’t Talking Yet

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A child’s first word and first step are expected around their first birthday. However speech and language milestones are not hard rules. The truth is, some children develop faster or slower than others. A Speech Therapist can help you identify where your child is in terms of their developmental milestones. So, when should parents and

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Reading to Children: 6 Tips from a Speech Therapist

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How can reading help my child’s speech and language? Reading together is one of the most effective ways to support a child’s language development. Books expose children to new words, sentence patterns, and sounds. Shared reading also gives you natural opportunities to work on specific speech goals in a fun, low-pressure setting. Shared reading is

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Speech Therapy for Dyslexia and other Language-Based Learning Difficulties

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Are you worried that your child has problems with reading, writing, and spelling? If so, you might find this information about language-based learning difficulties (LLDs) useful. The most widely-known LLD is Dyslexia, which is when one has difficulty with reading. Unlike other learning disabilities, LLDs are not caused by problems with vision, hearing, or an

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4 Steps to Autism (ASD) Diagnosis, Funding, and Treatment in BC (Updated 2026)

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A practical guide for BC families covering the current four-step pathway from referral to funding, plus what you need to know about the major changes on the horizon. ⚠ Important: The autism funding landscape is changing In February 2026, the BC government announced it will phase out the existing Autism Funding program and replace it

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