What does it really mean to be a neurodiversity-affirming SLP?
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...
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SpeechEase Team
May 192 min read
Connections Between Music and Language
Coming from a background in music, I often have had a deep interest and passion for the intersection of music and language. Music is...
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SpeechEase Team
Apr 292 min read
Autism Acceptance Month: Understanding Autism in girls
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has long been associated with stereotypical traits that predominantly manifest in boys. However, recent...
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SpeechEase Team
Apr 22 min read
ADHD and me; Embracing Neurodiversity Later in Life
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...
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SpeechEase Team
May 22, 20232 min read
May is Speech and Hearing Month!
May is an important month for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and individuals with communication disorders as it marks the annual...
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SpeechEase Team
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Speech-Language Therapy: It’s good for Mental Health
Think about why you first chose to seek speech-language therapy; perhaps your toddler is a late talker; perhaps you wanted to figure out...
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SpeechEase Team
Jan 29, 20232 min read
Tell Me More: Incorporating Special Interests Into Speech & Language Therapy
In the autistic experience, a special interest refers to something the person is intensely passionate about. Some special interests last...
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SpeechEase Team
Oct 6, 20222 min read
What does it mean to be a spectrum disorder?
A common misunderstanding of ASD is what it means when a person says autism is a spectrum disorder. Many people will picture a linear...
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SpeechEase Team
Aug 26, 20222 min read
What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood apraxia of speech, also known as CAS, can be defined as a neurological disorder that affects the planning process of speech...
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SpeechEase Team
Jun 23, 20222 min read
How to Identify and Support Gestalt Language Learners
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...
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SpeechEase Team
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Music Streaming Apps for Aphasia
How to use music apps to promote functional communication skills Music and singing can be effective therapy tools to practice getting...
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SpeechEase Team
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Exploring the Fallacies of Bilingualism
Our community can be seen as a kaleidoscope that is constantly changing colours and becoming more and more diverse. Just consider some...
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SpeechEase Team
Mar 3, 20223 min read
What is echolalia and why does it happen?
You may have noticed that sometimes your child repeats something you said over and over again in a seemingly meaningless way. This...
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SpeechEase Team
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Visual Support Tools
I was recently watching a video series on visual supports offered by Autism Community Training (ACT). The presenter, Dr. Brenda Fosset,...
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SpeechEase Team
Jan 1, 20221 min read
Is there an effect of simultaneous language exposure on language acquisition?
As a parent or guardian, it can be challenging with feelings of doubt when it comes to language learning; constantly questioning “Should...
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SpeechEase Team
Dec 9, 20212 min read
What to expect when you’re expecting speech sounds
It is always exciting when your baby starts to make sounds. Little coos and bubbly belly laughs can bring a smile to your face. Piercing...
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SpeechEase Team
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Swallowing and Aging
Swallowing is a complex process that changes over time, and sometimes swallowing difficulties can be associated with aging. It is...
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SpeechEase Team
Jul 26, 20212 min read
From Textbooks to Placement
The past year I have been an online grad student at UBC due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Although being able to wear a house robe whilst...
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SpeechEase Team
Apr 25, 20213 min read
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a familiar word for most of us, but what does it really mean? When many hear ASD, it can elicit a...
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SpeechEase Team
Mar 5, 20212 min read
World Hearing Day
March 3 marked World Hearing Day, an advocacy and awareness initiative by the World Health Organization. For people in the hearing...
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