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...
