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09/09/2026

“But the school hasn’t said anything…” 👀

🚨 Just because your child’s teacher or school SLP hasn’t raised concerns about their speech and language doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t need help.

And this is not because teachers and school SLPs don’t care. The reality is that they are often working within systems with limited time and resources.

Teachers have an entire classroom full of children to support. They may notice that a child is struggling, but they may not always recognize a speech or language difficulty—or know just how significant it is.

In Canada, school SLPs are also often managing very large caseloads and serving multiple schools. This means they have to make difficult decisions about which children they can assess, support, and prioritize.

👉 So if the school SLP hasn’t added your child to their caseload, or your child doesn’t qualify for school-based speech services, that does NOT automatically mean they don’t have a speech or language difficulty—or that they wouldn’t benefit from help.

School-based services are based on specific eligibility criteria and educational impact. A child can have a very real communication difficulty but not qualify for services. And even children with significant speech difficulties may receive limited support because school SLPs are stretched across large caseloads and multiple schools.

✨ Not qualifying for school services does not mean your child doesn’t need help.

If you have concerns about your child’s communication, you don’t have to wait for the school to bring it up.

Trust your instincts. Ask questions. Seek an assessment.

Early support can make a meaningful difference. 💬 Send us a DM or fill out the contact form on our website if your child needs help or if you have any questions!

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08/04/2026

By age 3.5–4, kids should grow out of this pattern. If your child is still making these errors beyond the expected age, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help! 💬

Early support can make a big difference in helping your child be understood. 💕

Follow Chit Chat Speech Therapy | Speech Therapy, Saskatoon for evidence-based speech and language tips for parents. If you’re in Saskatoon or anywhere across Saskatchewan and have concerns about your child’s communication, send us a DM with the word “SPEECH” and I’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

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07/21/2026

By age 3.5–4, kids should grow out of this pattern. If your child is still making these errors beyond the expected age, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help! 💬

Early support can make a big difference in helping your child be understood. 💕

Follow Chit Chat Speech Therapy | Speech Therapy, Saskatoon for evidence-based speech and language tips for Saskatchewan parents. If you’re in Saskatoon or anywhere across Saskatchewan and have concerns about your child’s communication, send us a DM with the word “SPEECH” and I’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

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06/17/2026

For years, many parents have been told to “wait and see” if their late-talking toddler catches up.

And while some children do, new research is showing that late talking may not be as harmless as we once thought.

Researchers found that over 50% of children who were identified as late talkers later experienced difficulties with speech sounds, language, literacy, and academic skills.

That’s much higher than previous estimates, which suggested only about 25% would continue to have challenges.

This doesn’t mean every late talker will struggle.

But it does mean that early language delays deserve attention.

The earlier we identify and support communication difficulties, the better we can help children build the skills they need for success.

✨ If you’re concerned about your child’s communication, trust your instincts and seek support early. You don’t have to wait.

📩 Reach out if you’d like guidance on your child’s speech and language development. Fill out the contact form on our website or send us a message!

06/16/2026

ONLINE summer speech and language sessions with Emily now available to schedule!

Summer is a great time to get started with speech/language therapy, as there is often more flexibility in schedules without school and other activities to work around! Online sessions are great for families who live rural or want to do sessions from the comfort of their home or the lake!

Online sessions are best suited for preschool and school age children focusing on: speech sound errors and higher order language skills, such as grammar, following directions, vocabulary, etc.

We have a few weekly spots open starting for the second week in July! Contact us to schedule by sending us a message or filling out the contact form on our website! Link in bio or below👇🏻

💻 www.chitchatspeechtherapysk.com

05/13/2026

🌷 SPRING GIVEAWAY 🌷

We’re celebrating spring with a fun giveaway for one lucky winner! ☀️🌸

✨ Prize Includes:
• A 3-hour service from Together Time Services
• Pop the Pig game
• Melissa & Doug Camping Set 🏕️🐻

TO ENTER:
🌼 Like this post
🌼 Follow our page and
🌼 Share this post to your story
🌼 Tag 2 friends below

✨ Bonus: Every additional tag = an extra entry! Giveaway only for SK residents.

Giveaway closes on May 27th! Winner will be announced after that — good luck everyone!

04/13/2026

Even if your child isn’t being seen by the school SLP… that doesn’t always mean everything is on track 💭

The reality? School SLP’s often support huge caseloads across multiple schools. Many children—especially those with speech sound errors—may receive very limited therapy… or none at all unless their needs are considered quite severe.

So if no one at the school has raised concerns yet, it doesn’t automatically mean your child doesn’t need support.

✨ A helpful rule of thumb:
By age 6, children are expected to have all speech sounds acquired.

📊 Based on research from McLeod & Crowe (2018), speech sounds are typically mastered by:

• 2 years: /p/
• 3 years: /b/, /t/, /d/, /m/, /n/, “ing”, /k/, /g/, /h/, /w/, “y”, /f/
• 4 years: /l/, “j”, “ch”, /s/, /v/, “sh”, /z/
• 5 years: /r/, /zh/ (as in measure), voiced “th”
• 6 years: unvoiced “th”

If your school-aged child is still having difficulty with certain sounds, it may be time to reach out and explore support 🤍

Early support can make a big difference in confidence, communication, and overall success.

📩 Trust your instincts—if you’re wondering, it’s worth asking and reaching out to see if we can help!

04/07/2026

If you’re the only one who understands your child… this matters.

How much of your child’s speech should you understand? 👇

A simple guideline SLP’s use shows that parents/caregivers and familiar listeners should understand the following amount of speech at these ages:

👉 By age 2: 50% of what they say should be understood
👉 By age 3: 75%
👉 By age 4: 100%

(McLeod & Crowe, 2018)

Speech clarity should improve a lot between ages 3–4. And when it doesn’t, many parents are told to wait.

But what I see all the time is:
The longer we wait, the harder the speech errors are to change.

Early support doesn’t just help speech—it helps confidence, frustration, and communication overall.

You don’t need to wait for someone else to say something.
If you’re noticing it, that’s enough 🤍

💬 DM me “SPEECH” if you want help figuring out next steps
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01/29/2026

Welcome Bailey to the Chit Chat Speech Therapy team! ✨

Bailey was born and raised in Saskatchewan. She completed her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Alberta in 2025. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology and a Certificate in Sustainability from the University of Alberta in 2022. Bailey is a registered Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Saskatchewan (CSASK) and a member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).

Bailey enjoys supporting pediatric clients from toddlers to school aged children. Her primary areas of interest include early language development, speech sound disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming care and values supporting each child’s unique communication style, strengths, and needs.

Bailey’s approach to therapy is evidence based, child-led, and grounded in play. She focuses her therapy to be functional in ways that are meaningful to each child and welcomes all modalities of commination. Bailey further strives to create a safe and welcoming environment where children can be themselves, learn, and grow in ways that feel authentic to them. She places a strong emphasis on connection and collaboration with families and aims to be a supportive partner throughout each child’s communication journey.

Outside of work, Bailey enjoys all things outdoors from hiking to gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

Bailey has been with us since September and we are so grateful to experience the knowledge, dedication and compassion she brings to her clients and our team! 😊

Address

#150-2501 Jasper Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK

Telephone

+13068437624

Website

http://www.chitchatspeechtherapysk.com/

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