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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 may have come across the term AAC, short for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC is a broad category of systems and strategies that supplement or replace spoken language. In this guide, we address the most common questions families

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

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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Speech Therapy for Dyslexia and other Language-Based Learning Difficulties

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)

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. How do BC families access an autism diagnosis and funding? Most BC families move through four steps: getting a referral, obtaining an ASD diagnosis, applying for Autism

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