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Notes for parents
Friendly, practical writing on speech and language development — from a neurodiversity-affirming point of view.
Getting started
Does my child need speech therapy or will they catch up on their own?
Sometimes children catch up on their own. Sometimes early support makes an enormous difference. Here’s how to think through it — honestly.
Late talkers & early languageSigns your toddler might be a late talker
Not sure whether to wait or reach out? A calm, practical guide to early language milestones, signs worth a closer look, and how to think about next steps.
Evaluations & getting startedWhat to expect at your child’s first speech evaluation
Nervous about what happens at a first speech evaluation? For most children, it looks and feels like play. Here’s what actually happens, start to finish.
Gestalt language processingIs my child a gestalt language processor? Signs to look for
If your child repeats lines from shows, songs, or favorite people, they may be learning language in a different — and completely valid — way. Here’s what that means and how therapy can help.