Autism Articles
Echolalia in Autistic Children: What It Means and How to Support Communication | Perth Speech Therapy
Echolalia – repeating words or scripts – is a real way many autistic children communicate and learn language. Discover what echolalia means, how speech pathologists support it, and practical ways families can respond at home.
Neurodiversity Affirming Language: What It Means for Families | Perth Speech Therapy
A clear, family-friendly guide to neurodiversity-affirming language and how it shapes respectful, strengths-based speech therapy for neurodivergent children.
🗣️ Helping Kids Find Their Voice: Simple AAC Strategies for Families
Simple AAC strategies families can use to help children communicate with confidence. Perth Speech Therapy supports kids to find their voice — one word at a time.
Helping Kids Who Only Eat “Bland” Foods
Does your child only eat bland foods like pasta, bread, or crackers? Perth Speech Therapy helps children expand their diet through gentle, supportive feeding therapy.
Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech therapy for autistic children goes beyond words — it builds meaningful communication, reduces frustration, and supports connection. At Perth Speech Therapy, we use play-based, visual, and AAC strategies to help children thrive.
Helping A Fussy Eater Can Be Challenging
Speech therapy for autistic children goes beyond words — it builds meaningful communication, reduces frustration, and supports connection. At Perth Speech Therapy, we use play-based, visual, and AAC strategies to help children thrive.
Speech Therapy for Autistic Children | Perth Speech Therapy
Speech therapy for autistic children goes beyond words — it builds meaningful communication, reduces frustration, and supports connection. At Perth Speech Therapy, we use play-based, visual, and AAC strategies to help children thrive.
How Social Communication Skills Develop (and Why They Matter)
Social communication skills — also known as pragmatics — are the foundation of how we connect with others. From making friends to succeeding at school, these skills shape relationships and confidence. Learn how social communication develops, what happens when it’s delayed, and how speech therapy can help children build stronger social connections.
Gestalt language Development – Summary
Does your child speak in scripts?
Gestalt Language Processing FAQs | Perth Speech Therapy
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) is a natural way some children learn to communicate. Parents often have questions about echolalia, autism, and how therapy can help. In this blog, Perth Speech Therapy answers the most common FAQs about GLP and shares how families can support their child’s communication journey.
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