by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
Frequent attendance in speech therapy leads to faster skill development, stronger memory of communication strategies, reduced anxiety, and better long-term outcomes for children. Weekly or consistent sessions allow skills to build, consolidate, and transfer into...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 22, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
🧩 Understanding Autism and Communication Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 44 children worldwide. Although the male-to-female ratio is often described as 4:1, prevalence continues to rise across all communities (Osman et al., 2023). Because ASD...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 17, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
Echolalia in Autistic Children: Understanding a Different Way of Communicating If your child often repeats phrases they’ve heard from others – maybe a line from a TV show, something you just said, or a favourite YouTube quote – you might wonder why. This repetition is...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 17, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
Neurodiversity-Affirming Language: What It Really Means for Families You may have heard the term “neurodiversity-affirming” used by speech pathologists, psychologists, teachers, and support workers — but what does it actually mean? And what does it look like in your...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 4, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
🗣️ Helping Kids Find Their Voice: Simple AAC Strategies for Families Communication Is More Than Words Every child deserves a way to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. For some children, talking isn’t always easy — but that doesn’t mean they don’t have...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 27, 2025 | Autism, Paediatric Feeding
Does your child only eat the same plain foods every day — like pasta, bread, or crackers — and refuse anything new? You’re not alone. Many children go through fussy eating phases, but for some (especially kids with autism or ADHD), selective eating can become a...
