Chatty Bugs Speech Pathology.

29/03/2025

We made this little video to remind everyone about the importance of neuroaffirming communication.

Each one of the examples is shared from a personal experience of our proud autistic family. We hope that highlighting the negative impact that miscommunication can have on families, may help others to self reflect.

When we know better, we can do better ❤️

20/12/2024

The Chatty Bugs team are wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year 🎄❤️

We’ll see you in 2025!

Stay safe everyone
🐞

19/12/2024

Christmas reminders 🎄❤️

Christmas Reminders (Autism Edition) from - relevant for the entire holiday season:

* You don't have to do what everyone else is doing
* Take time out in a quiet space when needed
* You are allowed to say no
* Noise, lights, social stuff and change can be hard
* It's okay to stick with your normal safe foods
* Be kind to yourself
* Good emotions can be overwhelming too
* Routine and normality will return soon

16/12/2024

Writing Club ✍️

We’ll be introducing some new online clubs in 2025…the first of which will be our writing club!

Expressions of interest will be open early in the new year 🌟

03/12/2024

How awesome is this?! ❤️🌻

03/12/2024

On this International Day of People with Disabilities, it’s important to remember that not all disabilities are visible…but every disabled person deserves effective support!

International Day of People with Disability - Australia

05/11/2024

We are always so grateful when schools welcome us to visit our awesome students during the school day. It can make such a difference for our little ones, especially those who get so tired after school.

We understand how difficult it can be to find a free space for visitors to the school to use though…which is why our speechie is great at making any space into the perfect work space!

A bench near the playground was all that was needed this week 🐞

24/10/2024

We are enjoying a wonderful family holiday on the Gold Coast, and wanted to share the amazing experience we all had at Movie World!

Firstly, with our two young adults’ companion cards, we were able to get entry for all 4 of us, for under $60!

Then we were guided to the guest services to get a blue wristband that allowed a priority wait time for rides. We showed the band to each ride attendant, and they held a spot in the queue for us. We were then given a time to come back, and on return, we were placed at the front of the queue! This way we didn’t have to manage the stress that can be caused by waiting in line!

The staff were amazing! There was no judgment, and no need to justify any required support. There was also a quiet room available, if needed.

We are all so impressed with the neurodivergent affirming experience we had at Warner Bros. Movie World - Gold Coast, Australia! And we will definitely be back ❤️ 🌻

18/10/2024

It’s time for a break 🐞 ❤️

We’ll be back on Thursday 31st of October ☺️

12/09/2024

Our speechie was out and about today, visiting clients at schools while wearing an Auslan finger spelling T-shirt for 💛

It was a great conversation starter!!

12/09/2024

Today, and everyday 💛

07/09/2024

🎉 Meet the newest member of the Chatty Bugs team… Ralph Mouth! 👄😄

Ralph is here to help all our wonderful clients perfect their speech sounds, by showing them where their tongue needs to be positioned 👅

Whether it’s S, T, or L… Ralph’s got you covered!

05/09/2024

Now FREE! 🥰 Get both 'Teach Your Monster to Read' and 'Reading for Fun' for free until Weds 11th Sept! (app store links are in the comments) 👇

Teach Your Monster to Read is a BAFTA-nominated phonics game, used in thousands of schools, that's helped millions of kids learn to read.

Reading for Fun is a magical world packed full of over 70 books and ignites a love of reading.

Together, these teacher-approved games have been played over 500 million times!

We're a non-profit on a mission to help millions of children achieve the best start in life, through games, learning and fun. We rely on the funds we raise through our app sales to maintain and improve our games, but every so often we're able to run special free promos like this one - with the goal to reach as many children as possible…

Please share this news to help us on our important mission! 💪

04/09/2024

We have big news to share with you 🥰 Our phonics and reading games will be completely FREE to download from Wednesday Sept 4th (tomorrow) until Wednesday Sept 11th!

Our games are designed with leading academics, teacher-approved and played by millions of kids every year.

As a not-for-profit, we rely on the funds we raise through our app sales to maintain and improve our games, but every so often we're able to run special free promos like this one - with the goal to reach as many children as possible, so please share this news far and wide.

We’ll share the links tomorrow, so be sure to follow our page.

30/08/2024

Well done Mandalay Holiday Resort & Tourist Park!!

What a wonderful way to support those who want to prepare for their upcoming holiday 🌻

For kids that like to be prepared 💛

Our new Social Story Activity Booklet allows your kids to get ready for their holiday at Mandalay, with information about check-in, accommodation and some of the fun facilities they might enjoy 🌈 🌻

Download the booklet:
https://mandalayresort.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Getting-ready-for-my-stay-at-Mandalay-Holiday-Resort.pdf

08/08/2024

🐞 Gosnells Social Club cancelled today 🐞

Unfortunately our awesome autistic mentors are feeling a little under the weather today, so we will need to cancel the social club this afternoon.

We’ll be back next week with a new range of board games to play and Lego sets to build 👍

03/08/2024

Please remember…

Just found the original creator! 😀
Credit Wisdom Made Easy