Connect - it's not just speech

31/10/2025

Not every strategy will work, and that's okay!
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Every day, as SLPs we make attempts that don't land. But each time, we learn so much more about our autistic learner. We are all learning and failing forward together towards connection and growth.

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

New sparks of communication are everywhere. 💫

Tiny moments that change everything. 🙌

It's not about doing more, it's about seeing more! 👀

28/10/2025

"Yes, benchmarks and goals matter—but long-term growth comes from asking deeper questions:
💭 Do I want compliance, or genuine participation?
💭 Do I want them to respond because I prompted—or because they want to connect?

When we shift our focus from checkboxes to meaningful engagement, we create the space where real communication and learning thrive. 💜

🎧 Listen to the full conversation in Episode 5 of Permission to Play—now streaming on Apple + Spotify!"

27/10/2025

When we focus on connection, communication begins to bloom. 🌱

Respond to every tiny piece of communication, because that is where trust is built. 🔨

And trust is the foundation of learning 💫

25/10/2025

Reflect on how joyful you feel when someone REALLY hears you!

That's what we are teaching our autistic learners every time we respond to their natural commmunication. That's where the learning BEGINS- in feeling understood! 🥰

Catch episode 4 of Permission to Play now!! On Spotify and Apple podcasts!

23/10/2025

The key to your child learning to enjoy being a part of a back and forth interactions is YOU bringing the fun!

Your student learning that communication feels good comes from YOU and your tools.

22/10/2025

Do we need to CHOOSE between helping your student meet your goals and creating joy? 🧚‍♂️

WHAT IF creating joy is the fastest way to helping your student communicate?

Embracing connection and a playful approach communication doens't just improve, it flourishes! 🌱

22/10/2025

👀Interested in learning how to get your autistic communicator to tune in to you?
It all starts from the inside out. 💡

When we meet students exactly where they are—and help them feel the value and pleasure of connection—everything shifts.

Connection → Listening → Learning 💜

It doesn’t happen the other way around.

🎧 Learn more in Episode 4 of Permission to Play—now on Apple + Spotify!"

21/10/2025

"👀 Interested in learning how to get your autistic communicator to tune in to you?
It all starts from the inside out. 💡
When we meet students exactly where they are—and help them feel the value and pleasure of connection—everything shifts.
Connection → Listening → Learning 💜
It doesn’t happen the other way around.
🎧 Learn more in Episode 4 of Permission to Play—now on Apple + Spotify!"

20/10/2025

The way we talk about our students matters! When you can see them and share them in a positive light, you can change the perceptions of others!

17/10/2025

Connection isn't always eye contact, a direct point or even a word!

Sometimes it's a giggle at recess.
Sometimes it's a tickle that turns into a smile.
Or a laugh when you sing a song really fast!

We call these the "cracks in the door", these openings to connection. And when you lean into them, the door keeps getting wider and wider!