What is social communication? From perspective-taking to self-advocacy, learn how a neurodiversity-affirming approach to speech therapy helps children navigate the social world without masking who they are.
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💬 Helping Your Child with Hidden Stuttering: What Parents Should Know
When Stuttering is Silent: What is Covert Stuttering? Some children and teens who stutter don’t always sound like they stutter. That’s because they work hard to hide it—and may feel pressure to speak smoothly, without any noticeable signs of stuttering. This is known as covert, or hidden, stuttering. As a parent or caregiver, it can […]
🌉 Why Building Trust Is the First Step in Speech Therapy: What the “Warm-Up” Is Really For
Why “Warming Up” Matters in Speech Therapy Sometimes a child needs a little while to feel comfortable in a new situation. It might seem like they’re just “warming up,” but in speech therapy, that time is never wasted—it’s a critical part of building trust. Trust is the foundation for all meaningful communication. Without it, a […]
📔 Not Bad, Just Misunderstood: How We Can Reframe Behaviour as a Form of Communication
What Is This Behaviour Trying to Tell Us? Reframing Challenging Actions as Messages. Sometimes the behaviours that challenge us most carry the deepest messages. When someone is struggling to express themselves, behaviour often becomes their voice. In this short video, I share why looking beneath the surface of behaviour can change the way we support […]
🧠 The Power of Explaining “How Your Brain Works” to Kids
Helping Your Child Build Confidence Through Understanding Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in a child’s confidence and communication come from understanding themselves—not from practicing a specific skill or exercise. In this short video, I explain why giving children language to describe how their brain works can be incredibly beneficial. When kids realize that their challenges aren’t […]
🌊 Drowning Prevention for Autistic Children
Autism and Water Safety: Understanding the Increased Risk In Canada, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children. 💔 This heartbreaking reality calls on all of us — caregivers, therapists, educators, and communities — to help create safer environments and support neurodivergent children in learning water safety in ways that work for […]
🧸 The Best “Toys” for Your Child’s Speech & Language Development (They’re Not What You Think!)
What Truly Supports Your Child’s Communication? As a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably wondered at some point: “What are the best toys to help my child’s speech and language skills grow?” It’s a fantastic question—and one I hear often as a Speech-Language Pathologist and the clinic owner here at Communicating Together Therapy & Wellness Associates […]
🗣️ “Is This Just a Phase?” When to Seek Speech-Language Support
Is This Just A Phase? Many parents and caregivers wonder:“Is my child just developing at their own pace, or could they benefit from speech-language therapy?” It’s a question we hear often — and it’s completely normal to have concerns. Every child is unique, and development doesn’t always follow a straight line. At Communicating Together Therapy […]
🌱 Nurturing Communication at Every Stage: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Nurturing Communication At Communicating Together Therapy & Wellness Associates, we understand that every individual’s communication journey is unique. Whether you’re a parent of an infant babbling their first sounds or a caregiver supporting a teen or young adult navigating social interactions, we’re here to support you. Our approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a […]