Speak Easy Communication & Education

05/15/2026

Looking for a supportive and fun way to keep your child engaged this summer?

Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Summer Camps are now open for registration! Located in Nanaimo BC, our half-day camps (9 am–12 pm) focus on social-emotional development, executive functioning, and literacy through small group sizes and personalized support.

Spots are limited! Contact us today to secure your child’s place in a welcoming space where AAC users are always welcome. You can send us an email at info[at]speakeasy-therapy[dot]com or sign up on our website! Find the link in the comments below.

05/04/2026

🐾 It’s Pet Appreciation Week! 🐾

Did you know that reading to pets can be a great way to support your child’s literacy skills? Pets are the ultimate judgment-free audience—they don’t mind mistakes, they’re great listeners, and they make reading feel safe and fun.

Reading out loud helps build confidence, fluency, and language skills—and having a furry friend nearby can make it even more motivating for kids.

No pet at home? No problem! Many local libraries offer programs where children can read to therapy animals.

Whether it’s a dog, cat, or even a very patient stuffed animal, every listener counts.

05/01/2026

Communication is essential to how we live, learn, and connect.

May is , and this year’s theme is Access Changes Everything. Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) dedicates the month of May to raising public awareness about communication health.

In Canada, roughly 1 in 10 people experiences a communication disorder. With the right support, individuals of all ages can build skills, stay connected, and maintain independence. Access to care is not equal for everyone — particularly in Indigenous communities - many Canadians continue to face systemic barriers to receiving timely services.

🔎 To learn more or find a speech-language pathologist or audiologist near you, visit speechandhearing.ca

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

04/30/2026

Looking for a fun way to spark a love of reading? This weekend is packed with it — it’s Free Comic Book Day and Curious ComicCon right here in Nanaimo!

Free Comic Book Day is an annual global event where readers can pick up comics at no cost. With a wide range of reading levels and familiar favourites like Archie, Stitch, and Sonic the Hedgehog, it’s a great way to help kids (and grown-ups!) discover stories they’ll love.

You can grab your free comics at Curious Comics in Country Club Mall. While you’re there, check out their free, family-friendly ComicCon happening all weekend — a perfect chance to celebrate stories, creativity, and literacy together.

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04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day! The earth knows our name.

04/19/2026

Speak Out! Give us a call!

04/13/2026

Did you know that April 13th is National Scrabble Day? It’s a perfect reminder that learning language doesn’t have to feel like work—it can look like play.

Games like Scrabble help build essential literacy skills, including spelling, vocabulary, pattern recognition, and confidence with words. For younger learners, Scrabble Junior is especially powerful—it introduces letter-sound connections, word formation, and turn-taking in a way that feels fun and approachable.

At Speak Easy, we love incorporating Scrabble Junior into our sessions. It gives kids a chance to explore language in a low-pressure, engaging environment while still targeting important speech and literacy goals.

Because sometimes the best learning happens when it feels like a game.

04/10/2026

With tax season officially here, we want to make sure our Speak Easy families are getting the most out of their returns!

Request Your Annual Statements

If you need a summary of your sessions and payments for the 2025 tax year to claim as medical expenses, just let us know. We are happy to provide detailed statements upon request. Just let us know by email or chat with us at the front desk.

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Now is also a great time to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). This is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments (or their supporting family members) reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.

How we can help: As Speech-Language Pathologists, we are authorized to certify the "Speaking" sections of the DTC application.

Our Process: If you would like us to complete the medical practitioner portion of the form for you, we offer this service for a $40 charge.

Why apply? Beyond the tax credit itself, an approved DTC is often the "gatekeeper" to other important benefits, like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the Child Disability Benefit.

If you have questions about whether your child or family member might qualify, feel free to ask us during your next visit or visit us at the link in our bio.

04/08/2026

Autism Acceptance: Beyond the Basics

This month, we’re moving past just "awareness" and leaning into acceptance. We want to celebrate the way our neurodivergent friends see the world!

We’re all about neurodiversity-affirming care. That means we don't focus on "fixing" things, but rather on building self-advocacy and using cool tools like AAC to make sure everyone can say what’s on their mind.

If you’re looking for supportive, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, we’re here to help—learn more at the link in our bio.

04/03/2026

The Speak Easy April 2026 Newsletter is live! You can find it at the link below. There's some really great information in there this month. Stay tuned to Facebook for more in depth information.

April is a big month for us here at Speak Easy. It’s a special time on the calendar where we get to shine a spotlight on two very important communities: it’s both Autism Acceptance Month and Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

04/02/2026

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