Why Routines Don’t Always Work for Autistic Kids (And How to Fix That) Mar 04, 2026

Routines-based intervention is one of the most commonly recommended approaches in early intervention. 

Most of us were trained to use routines to support communication because, in theory, they create predictability, repetition, and natural opportunities for language.

And to be clear, routines can ...

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Sensory + Speech: Mythbusters for SLPs Feb 11, 2026

There’s a persistent myth in our field that “sensory” and “speech” live in separate lanes.

That regulation belongs to OT and communication belongs to us. And that if we start thinking about the nervous system, we’re somehow stepping outside our role.

But in real-life therapy?

How a child processe...

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Understanding Gestalt Language Processing: Where It Started, What the Research Actually Says, and Why Context Matters Jan 28, 2026

If you’ve felt confused, overwhelmed, or even a little frustrated by the way Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) is being talked about lately – you’re not alone.

I hear it from clinicians all the time.

Different definitions. Conflicting summaries. Strong opinions shared without much context. And a g...

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My Top 3 Go-To Activities for Autistic Toddlers & Preschoolers (That Grow With You and the Child) Jan 21, 2026

If you find yourself constantly searching for new activities to use in therapy sessions, this is for you.

Many therapists working with autistic toddlers and preschoolers quietly carry the same pressure: the idea that we always need to be doing something new. New materials. New games. New ideas. 

W...

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How To Get Your Entire Team On Board With NeuroAffirming Approaches Jan 14, 2026

Trying to get your entire team on board with neuroaffirming approaches can feel like a fish swimming upstream. 

You’re putting in the effort, explaining your reasoning, advocating for kids – and still meeting resistance. If collaboration feels harder than it “should” be, you’re not doing anything w...

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