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Hello Speech Blog: Insights and Resources for Speech Therapy


Speech Delay in Children: When and How to Seek Help
Every child develops at their own pace, and speech development is no exception. However, when should you be concerned about speech delays...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Benefits of Speech Therapy for Autism
For parents of autistic children, the journey of unlocking effective communication can be both challenging and rewarding. Speech therapy...
Oct 25, 20232 min read


How to support your anxious child?
Navigating the realm of supporting an anxious child can be a challenging journey, yet within this labyrinth, there exist myriad ways to...
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Unlocking Meaning: Navigating Your Child's Expressive Odyssey
As a parent, the journey of witnessing your child's vocabulary expand is nothing short of exhilarating. Yet, amidst the excitement, it...
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Unlocking the Silent Dialogue: Navigating Non-Pointing Behaviour in Young Children
When your child's hands are reserved for holding and not for pointing, it can feel like a secret language yet to be deciphered. Before...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Navigating Social Communication: Unraveling Language Delays in Young Children
When your child's words dance around the room but rarely land on ears, it's like a puzzle piece missing from a conversation. The culprit...
Sep 27, 20232 min read

Unlocking the Power of Functional Language: Empowering Children's Communication
Imagine a language that not only speaks but also connects – that's functional language, a superpower that empowers kids to effectively...
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Find out why we love using people games in Speech Therapy
In the realm of speech therapy, the charm of people games, also known as social games, is truly remarkable. These games aren't just fun;...
Sep 13, 20231 min read


A Journey to Expression: Speech Therapy Activities for Autism at Home
For autistic children, home becomes a nurturing hub for fostering growth and communication development through engaging speech therapy...
Sep 6, 20231 min read


A Dynamic Duo: Enhancing Speech and Language Skills Through Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy join forces as a powerful duo, synergizing to support speech and language development in...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Unraveling the Mystery: Speech vs. Language in Communication
As we embark on the journey of understanding communication, it's crucial to grasp the distinction between speech and language. While the...
Aug 23, 20231 min read


Enhancing Communication: The Power of Visuals in Speech Therapy
In the realm of speech therapy, visuals serve as a remarkable tool, revolutionizing the way we enhance communication skills in...
Aug 18, 20231 min read


Visuals - to use or not to use?
We absolutely LOVE using visuals for all ages! Visuals can help children understand routines, expectations, and concepts more easily, and...
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Augmentative & Alternative Communication: What is AAC?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC refers to the plethora of alternative methods people can utilize to...
Oct 8, 20213 min read


4 The Love of Reading
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read...
Aug 31, 20214 min read


Can I, (the parent) be the “therapist”?
In the previous blog post Language All-Day Everyday we talked about integrating speech and language practice within your daily routines....
Jun 9, 20213 min read


Language All-Day Everyday
Learning language does not just happen during play. Take a moment to think about all the different routines and events your child...
Jun 9, 20213 min read


Language and Play
Quite often, a play-based approach is used during speech-language therapy. During play, your child is building skills in many aspects of...
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Speech vs. Language
Often, the words speech and language are used interchangeably. One of the most common questions I am asked as a Speech-Language...
Jan 23, 20213 min read
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