May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! 

And the reason I am so passionate about sensory processing is because I recognized how sensory differences were affecting my clients’ ability to access language. 

So in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, I wanted to give a few quick...

As human beings, we rely heavily on our senses to process and interpret the world around us. Sensory processing involves our ability to take in, organize and respond to sensory information from our environment.

In speech therapy, using sensory strategies can be extremely effective in...

Language development is a complex process. 

And we know how important it is for parents, caregivers, and educators to ensure that children receive rich and varied sensory experiences in order to promote language development. 

When we understand how dysregulation can affect our ability...

As Speech-Language Pathologists, we know that the language we use matters.

Presuming competence is a core principle of neurodiversity affirming care. 

Using neurodiversity affirming language impacts not only our interactions with our clients but also how we frame reports, write goals, and...

As a neurodiversity affirming SLP, it is vital to presume competence. Presuming competence means that you believe that every child, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, has the potential to learn and grow. It is a vital aspect of providing effective therapy and it is foundational to ND...