by Speech Pathologist Julia | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Neurodiversity, Social Skills
Supporting your child’s social communication doesn’t mean pushing them into uncomfortable situations or expecting them to interact in the same way as everyone else. Many children, including autistic children and other neurodivergent kids, communicate and connect...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 26, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Language, Literacy, Social Skills
For many children, speaking up at school can feel overwhelming. Whether they’re shy, neurodivergent or still developing their skills, small supports at home and school can make a big difference. Here are simple, functional strategies parents can use to help children...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Language, Neurodiversity, Play, Social Skills
As parents, we often feel pressure to teach our children how to communicate. But the strongest communication skills don’t start with textbooks, flashcards or perfectly practised sentences – they start with connection. And one of the simplest, most powerful ways...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 10, 2025 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Blog for Parents, Language, Neurodiversity
It’s understandable that parents worry introducing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – like a speech-generating device, sign system, or picture board – might stop their child from learning to talk. The truth is, it doesn’t. In fact, research...
