Communiverse

12/14/2025

Brooke Slater Goodspeed founded GET Cafe. A must watch/go!

This holiday season, you can enjoy a feel-good film about a local business brimming with heart. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko sits down with the filmmaker of “Brewing Possibilities” and the owner of Narberth’s incredible Get Cafe to discuss their extraordinary mission and Thursday night’s wor...

12/04/2025

Sometimes the boundaries we need most… are with ourselves. Parenting is hard, and self-talk matters. Speak kindly, set limits, and give yourself the same love you give your kids.

11/26/2025

The lie? That social groups are gone.
The truth? We’ve actually shifted away from traditional social communication groups so we can focus fully on our Peer Partner Program® — personalized peer matches created with each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals in mind. Real connections. Real growth. 💛

11/20/2025

Let’s play! 🎉
Sue from Communiverse is sharing Two Truths & a Lie… but can YOU spot the fake? 👀
Guess the lie in the comments! ⬇️

11/12/2025

“Look” and “Let’s”: Two Little Words That Build Big Communication Skills

As a speech-language pathologist, I’ve noticed that the words we choose can open doors to connection—especially for neurodivergent individuals learning to communicate in meaningful ways.

Here are 3 key ways to use these simple but powerful cues across all ages 👇
    1.    👀 “Look” invites shared attention
Use “Look” to share focus, not demand it. For example:
👉 “Look, the bubbles popped!” instead of “Look at me.”
This encourages curiosity and joint attention—essential building blocks for conversation.
    2.    🤝 “Let’s” invites collaboration
“Let’s” transforms communication into connection.
👉 “Let’s build together” or “Let’s tell that story again.”
It says, I’m with you. It’s not about compliance—it’s about shared experience.
    3.    💬 Model language that builds relationships
Instead of correcting or quizzing (“What is that?”), narrate, join, and expand:
👉 “You found it!” or “Let’s see what happens next.”
These words invite participation and belonging—no matter the person’s age or communication style.

✨ Small words. Big impact.
At Communiverse®, we’re always helping people connect—one meaningful word at a time

11/10/2025

We are in such a great field and there aren’t enough of us. Our children suffer.

Speech language pathologists in Philly schools urged the school board to take action. The number of students needing speech services is on the rise.

11/08/2025

Rose, Thorn & Bud — Supporting Communication Without Questioning

In speech-language therapy, we talk a lot about the power of declarative language instead of constant questioning.

Why?
Because many learners — children and adults — communicate more successfully when we model language, share our own thoughts, and invite connection, rather than quiz them.

Lately I’ve been using a simple conversational routine with my adult clients (inspired by my own grown kids!) that has made a BIG impact:

✨ Rose — the best part of your week
🍂 Thorn — the hardest part of your week
🌱 Bud — something you’re looking forward to

Instead of asking, I might say:

“My rose was taking a walk by the ocean.
My thorn was rushing this morning — whew!
My bud is enjoying a cozy dinner tonight.”

Then I pause, smile, and wait.

No pressure.
No rapid-fire questions.
Just an open space for communication to grow 🌱

When we model, we give the brain language tools.
When we share, we strengthen connection.
When we offer structure, we build confidence.

And slowly… we see blooms. 🌸

Try it with the communicators in your world — of any age.

Communication isn’t a test — it’s a relationship.
Let’s nurture it. 💫

11/08/2025

Remember when connection came through a string? Well, our colleague and coworker here at , shared .kids with us and we are hoping it will inspire young parents to encourage their children to experience joy through true connection and outdoor play.
The new Tin Can Phone for kids is bringing that magic back — real voices, real laughter, no screens required.
It’s a simple way for parents and kids to talk with each other again instead of texting and scrolling. 💛📞✨

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

10/24/2025

🌍✨ Self-talk is a superpower! Whether someone is neurodivergent or not, learning to use words to guide our thoughts and actions builds stronger self-regulation, organization, and learning skills.

Here are 3 universally effective ways to teach and strengthen self-talk:

1️⃣ Make self-talk visible and concrete — Write it down, draw it, or act it out! Visual supports and modeling help turn abstract thoughts into something we can see and practice.

2️⃣ Teach “coach voice” vs. “critic voice” — Help individuals recognize the difference between supportive self-talk (“I can try again”) and unhelpful self-talk (“I always mess up”). The goal: strengthen the coach voice!

3️⃣ Use self-talk scripts to build routines — Create simple verbal scripts for everyday tasks (“First I wash hands, then I get my snack”). Consistent language builds independence and confidence.

💬🧠 Self-talk is more than words—it’s how we learn to plan, regulate, and motivate ourselves through any challenge.