How AAC Helps Autistic Individuals Communicate Many autistic individuals face challenges with communication, but Augmentative and...

What is DLD? Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a common communication disorder that affects approximately 1 in 14 children. It...

Through my work as an Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPa), I have seen firsthand how pretend play serves as an important tool...

This is one of the most common concerns that I get from parents when I recommend an autism evaluation for their child. As a parent, it’s...

In my work as an SLP, building up my clients’ emotional vocabulary might just be one of my favourite things I get to do. In this blog...

Neurodiversity! You've probably heard the term before. If you've talked to me in the past five years or so, you've likely heard quite a...

Coming from a background in music, I often have had a deep interest and passion for the intersection of music and language. Music is...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has long been associated with stereotypical traits that predominantly manifest in boys. However, recent...

In November 2023 I was diagnosed with ADHD, it’s been a game changer. What came as an unplanned and unexpected diagnosis has since made...

May is an important month for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and individuals with communication disorders as it marks the annual...

Think about why you first chose to seek speech-language therapy; perhaps your toddler is a late talker; perhaps you wanted to figure out...

In the autistic experience, a special interest refers to something the person is intensely passionate about. Some special interests last...

A common misunderstanding of ASD is what it means when a person says autism is a spectrum disorder. Many people will picture a linear...

Childhood apraxia of speech, also known as CAS, can be defined as a neurological disorder that affects the planning process of speech...

It can be concerning as a parent or caregiver when you notice your child seems to be learning and producing language in a different way...

How to use music apps to promote functional communication skills Music and singing can be effective therapy tools to practice getting...

Our community can be seen as a kaleidoscope that is constantly changing colours and becoming more and more diverse. Just consider some...

You may have noticed that sometimes your child repeats something you said over and over again in a seemingly meaningless way. This...

I was recently watching a video series on visual supports offered by Autism Community Training (ACT). The presenter, Dr. Brenda Fosset,...

As a parent or guardian, it can be challenging with feelings of doubt when it comes to language learning; constantly questioning “Should...