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Behavioural Therapy: Helping Children Manage Big Emotions

Children experience many emotions as they grow. Whether this is happiness, excitement, anger, sadness, all these emotions are normal. However, oftentimes, managing these emotions can be challenging. Although some kids learn to regulate naturally as they grow, there are also children who need additional help to get this done. With behavioural therapy, kids with frequent outbursts or are easily overwhelmed are assisted into processing their feelings. … Read More

Speech Link and Our Communication Strategies for Neurodiverse Children

Every child communicates in their own way. The manner of expressing their needs and wants becomes even more unique for neurodiverse children. This is because being neurodivergent means the child thinks differently than most. Here at Speech Link, we noticed that some of these kids have ideas that take a lot of words. In contrast, some may use signs or visual aids. 

Although the means of communication is different, Speech and Language Pathologists here at Speech Link emphasize that these are not communication deficits.… Read More

Speech Link: Helping Children with Sensory Challenges Communicate Effectively 

Communication is not just about talking. In speech and language development, children must also process sounds, sights, and other sensory information. As such, communication may be more difficult if kids have some sensory challenges. Here at Speech Link, we ensure that even in these cases, we are able to help children communicate effectively.  

Sensory challenges can manifest in various ways. While some children are overstimulated by sound or activity, others may seek extra sensory input throughout the day.… Read More

SLP; Assistant Shares Early Signs of a Speech Delay Parents Shouldn’t Ignore

Each child is unique and so, they also develop various skills, including speech, at different rates. Because of this, certain milestones guide healthy communication development. Speech and Language Pathologists, and their SLP assistant, share that although some speak earlier than others naturally, for some, progress can be very slow, and delay may be evident.  

SLP Assistant Flags Signs that Parents Should Observe Early On 

Speech development includes listening and understanding skills.… Read More

The Power of Fun Role Play, Game, Ideas in Building Language Skills

For kids, play is more than just fun. It is how kids learn and express what they know about the world. As such, in various forms of therapy, they can be used as good tools. This is because play provides opportunities for children to explore, listen, and communicate. Every moment of a role play game ideas are formed that contribute to the natural development of language.… Read More