28/08/2025
Impact through Communication 💬✨
This week is Speech Pathology Week, and the theme is Impact through Communication. For me, that impact comes to life every day in the stories of the children and families I’m privileged to work with.
🌟 One of my clients once struggled to be heard. Communication felt out of reach, until she discovered her voice through AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). With the right tools, her world opened up—she could connect, share her thoughts, and be part of conversations. And something beautiful happened: her speech and language began to thrive. She now speaks with confidence, because she first learned that her voice mattered. 💬
🌟 Another story close to my heart is of a teenager who used to feel self-conscious speaking because of his stutter. Speaking up in class was daunting, and making new friends felt overwhelming. Last week, he stood tall in front of his entire school, gave a speech, and was chosen as school captain. That moment was a turning point. He has now been discharged from speech therapy—ready to take on the world with the skills, courage, and confidence he has worked so hard to build.
These are just two stories, but they capture what speech pathology is all about: not just words, but connection, belonging, and independence.
Impact through communication is helping someone discover their voice, build their confidence, and step fully into the life they want to live. And every time that happens, it reminds me why I love this work. 💙
