Words Matter: Why Some Prompts Create Pressure Parents and caregivers often want to help children communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively. Some of the common phrases adults grew up hearing—like “Say truck!” or “Use your words!”—can unintentionally add pressure or create confusion for children who are still developing speech and language skills. At Communicating Together Therapy […]
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đź’Ş Strengths-Based Speech Therapy for Kids: Why It Works
Every Child Has Strengths Worth Building On Have you ever noticed how your child lights up when they’re doing something they love—whether it’s drawing, building with LEGO, or talking endlessly about their favourite topic? That spark you see isn’t just joy—it’s a sign of confidence, motivation, and curiosity at work. At Communicating Together Therapy & […]
🔇 Selective Mutism in Kids: What It Is and How Speech Therapy Can Help
More Than Shyness: Understanding Selective Mutism Is your child a chatterbox at home, yet mysteriously silent (or only whispers) at school, daycare, with extended relatives, or in public? You might find yourself wondering why their confidence seems to disappear in certain situations. While it’s natural to assume it’s just shyness, sometimes it’s something more. This […]
🌉 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 […]
đź“” 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 […]