Kim French & Associates: Speech-Language Pathology & Autism Consultation

12/24/2025

We’ve loved sharing so many special moments with our amazing kids this year — new skills, new ways to communicate, and lots of smiles along the way 💬🌟

Every person communicates in their own wonderful way, and we’re so proud to support each unique journey. ❤️

This Christmas season, we celebrate progress in all its forms — big steps, quiet moments, and everything in between. We honour everyone’s unique strengths, voices, and ways of being, and we are grateful to walk alongside you.

Wishing our families a Christmas filled with calm, fun, and moments that feel just right for your child and your family 🎁✨
�We cannot wait to see you in the New Year and find out what 2026 will bring for all of us!

Happy Holidays! Love from
💚❤️ The KFA Team ❤️💚

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12/17/2025

Looking for a speech therapist for you or your child? Kim French and Associates are accepting new clients in January 2026! 🎉 Contact us now to get your spot before it’s too late! Email us at admin@kimfrench.ca or visit our webpage KimFrench.ca

12/06/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of giving Kim French & Associates: Speech-Language Pathology & Autism Consultation a tour of our space this morning!

We have something exciting coming soon to help further inclusive communication and visual supports throughout our space — and we cannot WAIT to share it with you. Stay tuned! ✨

12/01/2025

We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that the talented Amy Yetman is making her much-anticipated return from maternity leave in January 2026!

Since joining the KFA team in 2022, Amy has been an indispensable part of our family and we have truly missed her vibrant energy and warm presence in the clinic over the past year.

Amy will be accepting new clients upon her return, so don’t miss out—be sure to join our waitlist!

Visit our website and check out Amy’s bio to learn more about her great work and bilingual services! www.kimfrench.ca

12/01/2025

We are delighted to welcome the incredible Cailey Walsh as the newest member to the KFA team in January 2026!

Cailey is bursting with passion for creating a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to communicate in ways that are meaningful to them.

Cailey will be accepting new clients upon her arrival, so don’t miss out—be sure to join our waitlist and secure your spot!

Visit our website and check out Cailey’s bio to learn more about her amazing work! www.kimfrench.ca

10/31/2025

As AAC Awareness Month comes to a close, we would like to repeat a message that has been shared many times over the last 31 days. But this cannot be said enough….All Forms Of Communication Are Valid! There is no hierarchy of communication with verbal speech at the top! Everyone communicates differently and we all use multimodal communication on a daily basis. No one has the right to gatekeep or invalidate someone else’s mode of communication. Everyone deserves the proper supports and acceptance to be able to say what they want, how they want.

For information on using AAC with Gestalt Language Processors, please check out our presentation at the Autism Symposium in St. John’s, NL on September 27th, 2025. Go to kimfrench.ca/autismsymposium

10/26/2025

🗣️ The City of Mount Pearl proudly proclaims October 22, 2025, as International Stuttering Awareness Day! 💙

Did you know? Stuttering affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide - that's about 70 million people globally and approximately 350,000 Canadians.

The Newfoundland & Labrador Stuttering Association works tirelessly to provide advocacy and support for people who stutter, representing a diverse group of individuals with varied occupations, cultural identities, personal experiences, and accomplishments.

Key facts about stuttering:

🧒 Affects millions of pre-school and school age children, adolescents, adults, and seniors
💪 People who stutter face daily physical, emotional, and psychological challenges
🚫 Stereotyping and discrimination remain significant barriers
🏥 Access to affordable and effective speech therapy is essential

Today is an opportunity to:

🎯 Raise public awareness of this poorly understood disorder
👨‍⚕️ Support speech-language pathologists and allied health professionals
🗣️ Ensure the voices of people who stutter are heard at all political levels
🔬 Support continued research to find the causes of stuttering
🛡️ Work toward the prevention of stuttering in children

Together, we can educate people about stuttering, break down barriers, and ensure that everyone who stutters has access to the support and resources they need. Let's amplify their voices and celebrate their strength! 🌟

10/22/2025

Pop the confetti because it’s finally here! 🎉 We’re thrilled to roll out the recorded presentations from the 2025 Autism Symposium, “Thriving Together: Community, Supports, and Stories.” It was a day drenched in knowledge, education, and pure inspiration! Dive into the world of our fantastic presenters, vibrant panel discussions, and the soul-stirring Lauda Choir performance at https://www.kimfrench.ca/autismsymposium. We’re already counting down the days to see you next year!

10/16/2025

Truth and Reconciliation should be honoured year-round. September 30th marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour survivors and children who never returned home from residential schools. It also provides an opportunity to honour their families, communities, and culture.

One of the national calls to action from the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is to learn aspects of indigenous culture. To be a part of this and to learn more about the indigenous cultures of Newfoundland (Ktaqmkuk) and Labrador, the staff at KFA will record an indigenous word of the month.

The Indigenous Language Word of the Month for October is: Atelihai
An Inuktitut word meaning “Welcome”

09/28/2025

Looking for something to do with your kids to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday? Check out the Mi’kmaw Women’s Circle Performance at The Art Factory

🥁 Mi’kmaw Women’s Circle Performance – Truth and Reconciliation Day 🥁

The St. John’s Mi’kmaw Women’s Circle will be performing at The Art Factory on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:30 PM.

Join us to honor Truth and Reconciliation Day through powerful rhythms and vibrant storytelling. An experience not to be missed!

09/26/2025

We are so lucky have such a passionate and caring SLP on our team 🩷

Katelyn Mayo is the fourth of four panelists attending our upcoming symposium! Scan the QR code or click the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVz5hqgQIOaz6h7QfrSoSpk7QW_-5ug4tfDoF-SU1qnZU5cA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115392704983952382448

Any questions, reach us at mindfulsolutionsnonprofit@gmail.com!

09/21/2025

So proud to be a part of this amazing project! I can’t believe we finally get to show you the hard work that has been happening behind the scenes! 🎉🥳 Cindy and Dave started with a simple idea and turned it into something beautiful that is sure to help many kids in their language development (and of course have lots of fun along the way!)
~ Kim