Heyday Speech and Language Therapy

Heyday Speech and Language Therapy Neurodiversity-affirming, child-led, and play-based speech-language services for kids ages 2 and up in the Salt Lake Valley. www.instagram.com/heydayspeechslp

Just a few friendly reminders 😊
10/04/2025

Just a few friendly reminders 😊

This child is using their AAC device to share, explore, and connect with me, an SLP who’s listening with intention and m...
10/03/2025

This child is using their AAC device to share, explore, and connect with me, an SLP who’s listening with intention and modeling new ways to share ideas and feelings.

Non-speaking does not mean non-knowing, non-understanding, or non-verbal. His body just doesn’t cooperate in neurotypical ways so I show him how he can communicate in new ways while honoring everything he has to say in his own way.

Communication is connection and this moment is so magical šŸ’›

It’s AAC Awareness month so make sure to follow along! I’ll be sharing lots of AAC info this month. You don’t want to mi...
10/01/2025

It’s AAC Awareness month so make sure to follow along! I’ll be sharing lots of AAC info this month. You don’t want to miss it šŸ’›

Advocate burnout is real and it matters.But it doesn’t overshadow the persistent injustice disabled people live with eve...
07/24/2025

Advocate burnout is real and it matters.
But it doesn’t overshadow the persistent injustice disabled people live with every single day.

Feeling depleted doesn’t erase our responsibility to center disabled voices. It’s a wake-up call to reimagine advocacy that sustains us and serves.

This isn’t just a post about burnout.
It’s about refusing to let our exhaustion be used to justify inaction, deflection, or silence. It’s about naming the imbalance and recommitting to equity, even when we’re running on fumes.

We need rest.
Disabled people need systemic change.
We can hold both truths and still push forward.

Will you be there? ā™„ļø Find our booth at the FREE Family Festival on June 27th at . The fun starts at 5pm!!There will be ...
06/24/2025

Will you be there? ā™„ļø Find our booth at the FREE Family Festival on June 27th at . The fun starts at 5pm!!

There will be fun for the entire family:
✨ Self Advocate Talent Show
✨ Crafts, Games & Activities
✨ Bird Show
✨ Food & Music
✨ Community Mural
✨ Youth Activities

For more information visit the website at: utahparentcenter.org/family-festival

🌈Pride IS neurodiversity-affirming. At Heyday Speech & Language Therapy, we will ALWAYS prioritize neurodiversity-affirm...
06/02/2025

🌈Pride IS neurodiversity-affirming. At Heyday Speech & Language Therapy, we will ALWAYS prioritize neurodiversity-affirming care, with 100% commitment.

šŸ‘‰šŸ»This month, take real steps to uplift Autistic LGBTQ+ voices, challenge outdated ideas, and recognize that TRUE AFFIRMATION means celebrating all forms of identity.

Drop a šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆin the comments if your stand for neurodivergent pride!

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7ļøāƒ£These are my top 7 ways to become more neuro-affirming. Which one was new for you? ā­ļøMaking the shift to become neuro...
05/27/2025

7ļøāƒ£These are my top 7 ways to become more neuro-affirming. Which one was new for you?

ā­ļøMaking the shift to become neurodiversity-affirming is MORE than just acknowledging differences. You have to do the work to implement it into your practice if you’re supporting Autistic individuals.

ā­ļø Change can be hard. Admitting that you may use some potentially harmful methods or write inappropriate goals is hard. Unlearning what you were taught… IS HARD.

ā­ļø Whatever your role is as an Autistic Ally, I can help you deepen your knowledge to better support your clients, patients, students, children, adults, and friends.

šŸ‘‰šŸ»šŸ‘‰šŸ»Book a free discovery call with me today! Link in bio!

Let's be honest-- there's a WHOLE lot more to being neurodiversity-affirming than this...but, it's start. A lot of my le...
05/18/2025

Let's be honest-- there's a WHOLE lot more to being neurodiversity-affirming than this...but, it's start.

A lot of my learning about the neurodiversity-affirming paradigm was UNLEARNING what I was taught. Just because you learned it in grad school, doesn't mean it was the right way.

Follow along for more about the neurodiversity-affirming paradigm, how to shift your perspectives, and unlearn the harmful practices you were taught.

Apraxia Awareness month is halfway over, but it’s never too late to learn new things. I am trained in the DTTC treatment...
05/15/2025

Apraxia Awareness month is halfway over, but it’s never too late to learn new things.

I am trained in the DTTC treatment approach to CAS and can help your child learn the motor planning movements required for clearer speech.

Let’s spread awareness and advocate for kids with apraxia.

If you’re interested in learning how Heyday can help, book a free consultation. Link in bio!

Quick little pic with some info about me 🄰
05/13/2025

Quick little pic with some info about me 🄰

ā—ļøAutistic burnout isn’t just tiredness. It’s deep exhaustion from overwhelming demands, sensory overload, and masking.W...
05/06/2025

ā—ļøAutistic burnout isn’t just tiredness. It’s deep exhaustion from overwhelming demands, sensory overload, and masking.

What can you do?
šŸ‘‰šŸ»In my practice, I often notice burnout before parents.
1ļøāƒ£Taking a break from therapies can help reduce demands and decrease instances of masking and relying on prompting, especially if the child is in compliance-based therapies.

2ļøāƒ£Reducing demands like pressures to be more independent will help to decrease stress and overwhelm. Support needs whenever possible.

3ļøāƒ£Create predictable routines. Use visual schedules and verbalize expectations and provide ample warning for transitions.

4ļøāƒ£Create safe spaces for sensory regulation. Allow plenty of time for the child to come back to their baseline.

šŸŒžAutistic burnout is real and recovery from it matters!

šŸ’›Please share this post to spread awareness and comment on your experiences.


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ā€¼ļøAutistic burnout isn’t just tiredness. It’s deep exhaustion from overwhelming demands, sensory overload, and masking. ...
05/06/2025

ā€¼ļøAutistic burnout isn’t just tiredness. It’s deep exhaustion from overwhelming demands, sensory overload, and masking.

What can you do?
šŸ‘‰šŸ»In my practice, I often notice burnout before parents.
1ļøāƒ£Taking a break from therapies can help reduce demands and decrease instances of masking and relying on prompting, especially if the child is in compliance-based therapies.

2ļøāƒ£Reducing demands like pressures to be more independent will help to decrease stress and overwhelm. Support needs whenever possible.

3ļøāƒ£Create predictable routines. Use visual schedules and verbalize expectations and provide ample warning for transitions.

4ļøāƒ£Create safe spaces for sensory regulation. Allow plenty of time for the child to come back to their baseline.

šŸŒžAutistic burnout is real and recovery from it matters!

šŸ’›Please share this post to spread awareness and comment on your experiences.

Address

8188 South Highland Drive Suite D8
Sandy, UT
84093

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18012145991

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