Bright Speech

03/11/2025

Encouraging Your Toddler to Speak – Tips from Bright Speech! 🌟

Is your toddler taking a little longer to start talking? That’s okay! Every child develops at their own pace, but there are simple ways you can help encourage language growth at home:

✨ Get Down to Their Level – Sit on the floor with your child and make eye contact when talking or playing. This helps them feel connected and encourages communication.

✨ Talk About Everything – Describe what you’re doing throughout the day: “I’m cutting an apple,” “Let’s put on your shoes.” Narrating daily activities helps build vocabulary.

✨ Use Simple, Repetitive Language – Keep phrases short and repeat them often: “Ball go up! Ball go down!” Repetition helps toddlers understand and learn new words.

✨ Pause and Wait – After asking a question or making a comment, give your child time to respond — even if it’s just with a sound or gesture.

✨ Follow Their Lead – If your child shows interest in a toy or object, talk about it: “Yes, that’s a red car! Vroom!” This encourages them to engage and try new words.

If you’re looking for more personalized support, Bright Speech offers speech therapy services designed to help your child develop their communication skills with confidence!

💬 Book an assessment today – Visit www.brightspeech.ca or email us at info@brightspeech.ca to get started.

Let’s help your little one find their voice!

At Bright Speech, we deliver comprehensive speech-language therapy tailored for children and youth with Autism and speech & language difficulties.

02/20/2025

🗣️ Myth vs. Fact: Speech Therapy Edition!

🔹 Myth: “Kids will outgrow speech and language delays on their own.”
✅ Fact: While some children catch up, many need guidance to develop strong communication skills. Early intervention makes a huge difference!

🔹 Myth: “Speech therapy is only for kids who can’t say certain sounds.”
✅ Fact: Speech therapy helps with fluency (stuttering), language delays, social communication, and even feeding/swallowing challenges.

🔹 Myth: “Using gestures or signs will delay my child’s speech.”
✅ Fact: Alternative communication methods (like gestures or AAC) can actually support speech development, not hinder it.

Have any other questions about speech therapy? Drop them in the comments! 👇

02/18/2025

When Should a Parent Contact Speech Therapy? 🤔👩‍👧‍👦

If your child is struggling with speech clarity, has trouble expressing themselves, isn’t meeting language milestones, or stutters, it may be time to seek support. Early intervention can make a big difference in their communication skills and confidence!

At Bright Speech, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out to learn more: www.brightspeech.ca

At Bright Speech, we deliver comprehensive speech-language therapy tailored for children and youth with Autism and speech & language difficulties.

02/14/2025

🌟 What is Speech Therapy? 🌟
Does your child have difficulty speaking clearly, expressing their thoughts, or understanding language? At Bright Speech and Language Services, we specialize in helping children develop strong communication skills so they can thrive at home, in school, and in social settings!

💬 Who can benefit from speech therapy?
🔹 A toddler who isn’t saying as many words as expected for their age
🔹 A child who struggles to pronounce certain sounds (e.g., “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”)
🔹 A child who stutters and wants to improve fluency
🔹 A child with autism or other developmental differences who needs support with social communication
🔹 A child who has trouble following directions, telling stories, or understanding new words
🔹 A nonverbal child who could benefit from Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

📢 How can speech therapy help?
✔️ Improve speech clarity and articulation
✔️ Expand vocabulary and build stronger sentences
✔️ Support stuttering and fluency challenges
✔️ Strengthen social communication and conversation skills
✔️ Help with reading, writing, and comprehension
✔️ Develop alternative communication methods when speaking is difficult

Our team at Bright Speech and Language Services is passionate about making speech therapy engaging, fun, and tailored to each child’s unique needs.

✨ Let’s help your child find their voice!
📞 Contact us today: (905) 638-6104
🌐 Learn more: https://brightspeech.ca