Child's Talk

Child's Talk CORU registered SLT in Ireland. Helping you to support your child's speech and language development

Not every communication milestone sounds like a new word. There are many functions to communication - requesting, advoca...
08/08/2026

Not every communication milestone sounds like a new word. There are many functions to communication - requesting, advocating, protesting, sharing joy, repairing misunderstandings, and more. 

🧡 All of these are wins worth celebrating too. 

❓Which communication function has your child used recently?

To the parent who felt judged today...🧡 Maybe your child didn't answer.🧡 Maybe they had a meltdown in the shop.🧡 Maybe t...
31/07/2026

To the parent who felt judged today...

🧡 Maybe your child didn't answer.
🧡 Maybe they had a meltdown in the shop.
🧡 Maybe they responded differently than society expected.
🧡 Maybe you gave them a screen or preferred foods in a café.

You don't owe others an explanation.

You know your child and what they need to feel safe.

🧡 You're doing what's best for them. 🧡

What looks different isn't always wrong. Many things neurodivergent parents are criticised for are actually meaningful s...
17/07/2026

What looks different isn't always wrong. Many things neurodivergent parents are criticised for are actually meaningful supports.

🧡 Support helps children participate - it doesn't hold them back.

❓Which number resonates with you?

This summer will be full of moments that are rich with opportunities for shared attention, joyful interaction and authen...
10/07/2026

This summer will be full of moments that are rich with opportunities for shared attention, joyful interaction and authentic communication, like when... 

☀️ digging in the sand 
🍦 choosing an ice cream flavour
👢 splashing in puddles 
🚲 riding bikes 
🫧 chasing bubbles 
🌳 exploring the woods

For many children, especially Gestalt Language Processors, meaningful language grows from real experiences that feel safe, motivating and fun.

🧡 Don't worry about creating perfect teaching moments - focus on creating connected moments. Those are often where the biggest gains happen. 🧡

❓What's one summer activity your child absolutely loves? 👇

⭐ Many children communicate in ways that are missed when adults focus only on speech, eye contact, or compliance.⭐ A neu...
26/06/2026

⭐ Many children communicate in ways that are missed when adults focus only on speech, eye contact, or compliance.

⭐ A neuroaffirming approach recognises ALL communication - gestures, movement, AAC, scripting, body language, sounds, regulation cues, and play.

🧡 This summer, I’m offering online parent consultation sessions to support families with things like communication support strategies and AAC guidance.

📍Online across Ireland 

📩 Comment "ONLINE" or DM to enquire about summer sessions.

As we approach the end of the school year, educators are juggling more demands than ever. Changes to routines, special e...
19/06/2026

As we approach the end of the school year, educators are juggling more demands than ever. Changes to routines, special events, transitions, and end-of-year activities can be particularly challenging for some neurodivergent students, leading to increased stress, overwhelm, and dysregulation.

⭐ The good news is that educators don't have to navigate these challenges alone.

When we understand neurodiversity and have practical, affirming strategies to draw upon, classrooms become more inclusive, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone.

🧡 Comment or DM "TRAINING" and I'll send you the link to my webinar on Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches in Education.

🎓 Watch the 40 minute webinar at your own pace over the summer and start the new school year feeling more confident and prepared.

🧡 If every educator made one small change it would make a meaningful difference to so many students. 🧡

💕 Share this with an early years educator, SNA, ANA, teacher, or principal who would find it helpful. 💕

12/06/2026

AAC is not giving up on spoken language.
It is giving a child a voice.

🧡 When children have access to communication through AAC, we often see MORE use of language - not less. 🧡

Every child deserves to be understood.

Share this to spread awareness of the benefits of AAC 🙌

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