The way we approach speech therapy is just as important as the techniques we use. For many years, therapy was often centered around “fixing” differences in communication. But today, a growing movement led by autistic and neurodivergent self-advocates, families, and professionals is changing that narrative. Neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy  recognizes that neurological differences like autism, ADHD, and other communication profiles are not deficits to be erased—they’re

Strong language skills lay the foundation for reading and writing. Long before a child sounds out their first word, they’re building the listening, vocabulary, and narrative abilities that make reading possible. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a key role in supporting literacy development by strengthening the language systems that underpin decoding, comprehension, and expression. Language and literacy are deeply intertwined: children with language delays are at a hig

Whether you’re helping a toddler say their first words, supporting a loved one recovering from a stroke, or managing a stutter that’s...

When people think of speech therapy, they often imagine toddlers learning their first words or children overcoming a lisp. While it’s...

Every child develops at their own pace — but when it comes to speech and language development, certain milestones are important...