How Talk Together can support your child.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Every child communicates differently — and every family’s experience is unique. Below are some of the areas I support. If you’re not sure what fits, that’s completely okay. Let’s start with a free consultation and talk it through together.
Understanding & Using Language
Receptive & Expressive Language
Language is the foundation of communication — how children understand others and express their own ideas.
You might notice your child:
⬤ Uses fewer words than other children their age
⬤ Has difficulty following directions or understanding what’s said
⬤ Is getting frustrated or discouraged when trying to communicate
⬤ Struggles to put thoughts into words or sentences
⬤ Relies on gestures or actions instead of words
⬤ Has been flagged by a teacher or doctor for language delays
Speech Sound Development
Speech Sound Delays & Disorders
Some children know what they want to say but have difficulty producing sounds clearly.
You might notice your child:
⬤ Is often asked to repeat themselves
⬤ Becomes frustrated when not understood
⬤ Leaves out or changes certain sounds
⬤ Is difficult to understand outside of familiar listeners outside of familiar listeners or contexts
⬤ Has been assessed or identified with Childhood Apraxia of Speech or a Motor Speech Disorder
Early Communication & Late Talkers
If something feels off, it’s okay to trust that instinct.
You might notice your child:
⬤ Isn’t using words at an age when they’d be expected to
⬤ Uses single words but isn’t combining them yet
⬤ Shows limited back-and-forth interaction
⬤ Was advised to “wait and see” but you’re not comfortable waiting
Fluency & Stuttering
When speech doesn’t flow easily, it can affect both communication and confidence.
You might notice your child:
⬤ Repeats sounds, syllables, or words frequently
⬤ Seems to get “stuck” or struggle to get words out
⬤ Shows physical tension when speaking
⬤ Is becoming aware of and embarrassed by their speech
⬤ Is avoiding talking in situations where they used to speak freely
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Communication is more than spoken words.
You might notice your child:
⬤ Has limited or no verbal speech
⬤ Relies mostly on gestures or sounds to communicate
⬤ Has a diagnosis affecting verbal expression
⬤ Needs support using an AAC system
Social Communication & Pragmatics
Communication is also about connection.
You might notice your child:
⬤ Has difficulty starting or maintaining conversations
⬤ Misses social cues or misreads situations with peers
⬤ Struggles with turn-taking in conversation or play
⬤ Finds friendships challenging
Not sure where your child fits?
You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. A quick conversation can help you make sense of what you’re seeing — and what to do next.