Communicating Together Therapy & Wellness Associates (CTT&WA)
@communicate-rhonda.bsky.social
CTT&WA | Waterloo, ON — Personalized, evidence-based Speech-Language Pathology for children (infant to young adult). Rhonda MacKinnon, licensed SLP since 2002. Assessments, tailored treatment, and parent support. https://communicatingtogether.ca/
It’s International Stuttering Awareness Day! 💚 Canadian landmarks (CN Tower, Niagara Falls, etc.) shine sea green tonight to foster understanding and support.
Listen to those with lived experience (like the "Breaking the Ice Podcast"!). We all build empathy by listening.
#ISAD #Stuttering #Waterloo
Listen to those with lived experience (like the "Breaking the Ice Podcast"!). We all build empathy by listening.
#ISAD #Stuttering #Waterloo
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s International Stuttering Awareness Day! 💚 Canadian landmarks (CN Tower, Niagara Falls, etc.) shine sea green tonight to foster understanding and support.
Listen to those with lived experience (like the "Breaking the Ice Podcast"!). We all build empathy by listening.
#ISAD #Stuttering #Waterloo
Listen to those with lived experience (like the "Breaking the Ice Podcast"!). We all build empathy by listening.
#ISAD #Stuttering #Waterloo
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Let’s raise kids who feel confident being their authentic selves—and who stand up for others too.
💬 Learn more about my SLP services in Waterloo, Ontario:
👉 communicatingtogether.ca
#SLP #WaterlooON #SupportNotShame #Stuttering #Autism #ADHD #SpeechTherapy
Let’s raise kids who feel confident being their authentic selves—and who stand up for others too.
💬 Learn more about my SLP services in Waterloo, Ontario:
👉 communicatingtogether.ca
#SLP #WaterlooON #SupportNotShame #Stuttering #Autism #ADHD #SpeechTherapy
June 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Let’s raise kids who feel confident being their authentic selves—and who stand up for others too.
💬 Learn more about my SLP services in Waterloo, Ontario:
👉 communicatingtogether.ca
#SLP #WaterlooON #SupportNotShame #Stuttering #Autism #ADHD #SpeechTherapy
Let’s raise kids who feel confident being their authentic selves—and who stand up for others too.
💬 Learn more about my SLP services in Waterloo, Ontario:
👉 communicatingtogether.ca
#SLP #WaterlooON #SupportNotShame #Stuttering #Autism #ADHD #SpeechTherapy
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📚 Books can help start conversations. My son related deeply to “Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets” by Barbara Esham. It helped lift shame and build self-understanding. Do you have book recommendations for talking about neurodivergence with kids?
#KidsBooks #Neurodiversity #SLP
📚 Books can help start conversations. My son related deeply to “Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets” by Barbara Esham. It helped lift shame and build self-understanding. Do you have book recommendations for talking about neurodivergence with kids?
#KidsBooks #Neurodiversity #SLP
June 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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📚 Books can help start conversations. My son related deeply to “Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets” by Barbara Esham. It helped lift shame and build self-understanding. Do you have book recommendations for talking about neurodivergence with kids?
#KidsBooks #Neurodiversity #SLP
📚 Books can help start conversations. My son related deeply to “Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets” by Barbara Esham. It helped lift shame and build self-understanding. Do you have book recommendations for talking about neurodivergence with kids?
#KidsBooks #Neurodiversity #SLP
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When kids learn about their own brains—or others’—it helps them grow into allies & feel safer if they are neurodivergent. Talking about stuttering, autism, ADHD, OCD & more reduces fear, fosters empathy & prevents exclusion.
#MentalHealthMatters #EveryVoiceMatters #SLP
When kids learn about their own brains—or others’—it helps them grow into allies & feel safer if they are neurodivergent. Talking about stuttering, autism, ADHD, OCD & more reduces fear, fosters empathy & prevents exclusion.
#MentalHealthMatters #EveryVoiceMatters #SLP
June 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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When kids learn about their own brains—or others’—it helps them grow into allies & feel safer if they are neurodivergent. Talking about stuttering, autism, ADHD, OCD & more reduces fear, fosters empathy & prevents exclusion.
#MentalHealthMatters #EveryVoiceMatters #SLP
When kids learn about their own brains—or others’—it helps them grow into allies & feel safer if they are neurodivergent. Talking about stuttering, autism, ADHD, OCD & more reduces fear, fosters empathy & prevents exclusion.
#MentalHealthMatters #EveryVoiceMatters #SLP
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🌈 At Communicating Together, we believe that nurturing open conversations with children builds a more inclusive future—where neurodivergent voices are understood, respected & valued.
#NeurodiversityAffirming #SLP #SpeechTherapy #InclusionMatters
🌈 At Communicating Together, we believe that nurturing open conversations with children builds a more inclusive future—where neurodivergent voices are understood, respected & valued.
#NeurodiversityAffirming #SLP #SpeechTherapy #InclusionMatters
June 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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🌈 At Communicating Together, we believe that nurturing open conversations with children builds a more inclusive future—where neurodivergent voices are understood, respected & valued.
#NeurodiversityAffirming #SLP #SpeechTherapy #InclusionMatters
🌈 At Communicating Together, we believe that nurturing open conversations with children builds a more inclusive future—where neurodivergent voices are understood, respected & valued.
#NeurodiversityAffirming #SLP #SpeechTherapy #InclusionMatters
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A neurodiversity-affirming approach supports communication without shame.
Let’s value all voices—stuttered or fluent.
💬 Supporting kids & teens in Waterloo, Ontario:
communicatingtogether.ca
#EveryVoiceMatters #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
A neurodiversity-affirming approach supports communication without shame.
Let’s value all voices—stuttered or fluent.
💬 Supporting kids & teens in Waterloo, Ontario:
communicatingtogether.ca
#EveryVoiceMatters #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
June 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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A neurodiversity-affirming approach supports communication without shame.
Let’s value all voices—stuttered or fluent.
💬 Supporting kids & teens in Waterloo, Ontario:
communicatingtogether.ca
#EveryVoiceMatters #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
A neurodiversity-affirming approach supports communication without shame.
Let’s value all voices—stuttered or fluent.
💬 Supporting kids & teens in Waterloo, Ontario:
communicatingtogether.ca
#EveryVoiceMatters #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
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Masking stuttering to appear fluent can come at a cost: anxiety, fear, and exhaustion.
When fluency is seen as the only goal, well-being can be left behind. Let’s not confuse the absence of stuttering in someone who stutters with success.
#MentalHealthMatters #SupportNotShame #SLP #Stuttering
Masking stuttering to appear fluent can come at a cost: anxiety, fear, and exhaustion.
When fluency is seen as the only goal, well-being can be left behind. Let’s not confuse the absence of stuttering in someone who stutters with success.
#MentalHealthMatters #SupportNotShame #SLP #Stuttering
June 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Masking stuttering to appear fluent can come at a cost: anxiety, fear, and exhaustion.
When fluency is seen as the only goal, well-being can be left behind. Let’s not confuse the absence of stuttering in someone who stutters with success.
#MentalHealthMatters #SupportNotShame #SLP #Stuttering
Masking stuttering to appear fluent can come at a cost: anxiety, fear, and exhaustion.
When fluency is seen as the only goal, well-being can be left behind. Let’s not confuse the absence of stuttering in someone who stutters with success.
#MentalHealthMatters #SupportNotShame #SLP #Stuttering
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What does covert stuttering look like?
It often means switching words, avoiding certain sounds, or rephrasing—so the listener doesn’t hear a stutter. Internally, though, the person may be working very hard to sound fluent.
#CovertStuttering #NeurodiversityAffirming #SpeechTherapy
What does covert stuttering look like?
It often means switching words, avoiding certain sounds, or rephrasing—so the listener doesn’t hear a stutter. Internally, though, the person may be working very hard to sound fluent.
#CovertStuttering #NeurodiversityAffirming #SpeechTherapy
June 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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What does covert stuttering look like?
It often means switching words, avoiding certain sounds, or rephrasing—so the listener doesn’t hear a stutter. Internally, though, the person may be working very hard to sound fluent.
#CovertStuttering #NeurodiversityAffirming #SpeechTherapy
What does covert stuttering look like?
It often means switching words, avoiding certain sounds, or rephrasing—so the listener doesn’t hear a stutter. Internally, though, the person may be working very hard to sound fluent.
#CovertStuttering #NeurodiversityAffirming #SpeechTherapy
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🗣️ Did you know some people who stutter may appear not to stutter at all—or only subtly? This can be a form of "covert stuttering"—when someone works hard to hide or avoid stuttering. Even if it’s less noticeable, it can still be deeply felt.
#StutteringAwareness #CovertStuttering #SLP
🗣️ Did you know some people who stutter may appear not to stutter at all—or only subtly? This can be a form of "covert stuttering"—when someone works hard to hide or avoid stuttering. Even if it’s less noticeable, it can still be deeply felt.
#StutteringAwareness #CovertStuttering #SLP
June 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🗣️ Did you know some people who stutter may appear not to stutter at all—or only subtly? This can be a form of "covert stuttering"—when someone works hard to hide or avoid stuttering. Even if it’s less noticeable, it can still be deeply felt.
#StutteringAwareness #CovertStuttering #SLP
🗣️ Did you know some people who stutter may appear not to stutter at all—or only subtly? This can be a form of "covert stuttering"—when someone works hard to hide or avoid stuttering. Even if it’s less noticeable, it can still be deeply felt.
#StutteringAwareness #CovertStuttering #SLP
🌟 Honouring all father figures this #FathersDay —from dads to mentors— who show up with love and care. Your presence shapes young lives in powerful ways. We also hold space for those finding today hard. With warmth, from Communicating Together in Waterloo, ON. 💙
#CaregiversMatter #SLP #WaterlooON
#CaregiversMatter #SLP #WaterlooON
June 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌟 Honouring all father figures this #FathersDay —from dads to mentors— who show up with love and care. Your presence shapes young lives in powerful ways. We also hold space for those finding today hard. With warmth, from Communicating Together in Waterloo, ON. 💙
#CaregiversMatter #SLP #WaterlooON
#CaregiversMatter #SLP #WaterlooON
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Research shows interest-based conversations boost motivation to connect—especially for neurodivergent teens.
Want support or ideas? We’re here to help!
🔗 Learn more about our speech-language pathology services: communicatingtogether.ca
#SpeechTherapy #SLP #NeurodiversityAffirming
Research shows interest-based conversations boost motivation to connect—especially for neurodivergent teens.
Want support or ideas? We’re here to help!
🔗 Learn more about our speech-language pathology services: communicatingtogether.ca
#SpeechTherapy #SLP #NeurodiversityAffirming
June 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Research shows interest-based conversations boost motivation to connect—especially for neurodivergent teens.
Want support or ideas? We’re here to help!
🔗 Learn more about our speech-language pathology services: communicatingtogether.ca
#SpeechTherapy #SLP #NeurodiversityAffirming
Research shows interest-based conversations boost motivation to connect—especially for neurodivergent teens.
Want support or ideas? We’re here to help!
🔗 Learn more about our speech-language pathology services: communicatingtogether.ca
#SpeechTherapy #SLP #NeurodiversityAffirming
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When we meet teens where they are—by talking about their interests:
✅ We show them their voice matters
✅ We reduce resistance & build trust
✅ We support language & connection
No pressure. No judgement. Just warm, respectful conversation. 💛
#ParentingTeens #RelationshipFirst #SLP #WaterlooON
When we meet teens where they are—by talking about their interests:
✅ We show them their voice matters
✅ We reduce resistance & build trust
✅ We support language & connection
No pressure. No judgement. Just warm, respectful conversation. 💛
#ParentingTeens #RelationshipFirst #SLP #WaterlooON
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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When we meet teens where they are—by talking about their interests:
✅ We show them their voice matters
✅ We reduce resistance & build trust
✅ We support language & connection
No pressure. No judgement. Just warm, respectful conversation. 💛
#ParentingTeens #RelationshipFirst #SLP #WaterlooON
When we meet teens where they are—by talking about their interests:
✅ We show them their voice matters
✅ We reduce resistance & build trust
✅ We support language & connection
No pressure. No judgement. Just warm, respectful conversation. 💛
#ParentingTeens #RelationshipFirst #SLP #WaterlooON
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Looking to build a better connection with your teen? Start with their interests! 💬 Whether it’s music, gaming, anime, or sports—talking about what they love builds trust, confidence, and communication skills.
#SLP #SpeechTherapy #TeenCommunication #NeurodiversityAffirming #WaterlooON
Looking to build a better connection with your teen? Start with their interests! 💬 Whether it’s music, gaming, anime, or sports—talking about what they love builds trust, confidence, and communication skills.
#SLP #SpeechTherapy #TeenCommunication #NeurodiversityAffirming #WaterlooON
June 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Looking to build a better connection with your teen? Start with their interests! 💬 Whether it’s music, gaming, anime, or sports—talking about what they love builds trust, confidence, and communication skills.
#SLP #SpeechTherapy #TeenCommunication #NeurodiversityAffirming #WaterlooON
Looking to build a better connection with your teen? Start with their interests! 💬 Whether it’s music, gaming, anime, or sports—talking about what they love builds trust, confidence, and communication skills.
#SLP #SpeechTherapy #TeenCommunication #NeurodiversityAffirming #WaterlooON
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We meet kids where they are—building on strengths & partnering with families. 💛
Support builds:
✨ Confidence
✨ Connection
✨ Academic growth
✨ Communication for life
📍 Waterloo, ON
More at: communicatingtogether.ca
#FamilySupport #WaterlooON
We meet kids where they are—building on strengths & partnering with families. 💛
Support builds:
✨ Confidence
✨ Connection
✨ Academic growth
✨ Communication for life
📍 Waterloo, ON
More at: communicatingtogether.ca
#FamilySupport #WaterlooON
June 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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We meet kids where they are—building on strengths & partnering with families. 💛
Support builds:
✨ Confidence
✨ Connection
✨ Academic growth
✨ Communication for life
📍 Waterloo, ON
More at: communicatingtogether.ca
#FamilySupport #WaterlooON
We meet kids where they are—building on strengths & partnering with families. 💛
Support builds:
✨ Confidence
✨ Connection
✨ Academic growth
✨ Communication for life
📍 Waterloo, ON
More at: communicatingtogether.ca
#FamilySupport #WaterlooON
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DLD may look like:
👂 Trouble following directions
💬 Difficulty expressing thoughts
🤔 Word-finding struggles
🗣️ Trouble telling stories
📚 Challenges with reading/writing
With the right support, kids with DLD can make progress! 🌱
#SpeechTherapyForKids #LanguageDevelopment
DLD may look like:
👂 Trouble following directions
💬 Difficulty expressing thoughts
🤔 Word-finding struggles
🗣️ Trouble telling stories
📚 Challenges with reading/writing
With the right support, kids with DLD can make progress! 🌱
#SpeechTherapyForKids #LanguageDevelopment
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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DLD may look like:
👂 Trouble following directions
💬 Difficulty expressing thoughts
🤔 Word-finding struggles
🗣️ Trouble telling stories
📚 Challenges with reading/writing
With the right support, kids with DLD can make progress! 🌱
#SpeechTherapyForKids #LanguageDevelopment
DLD may look like:
👂 Trouble following directions
💬 Difficulty expressing thoughts
🤔 Word-finding struggles
🗣️ Trouble telling stories
📚 Challenges with reading/writing
With the right support, kids with DLD can make progress! 🌱
#SpeechTherapyForKids #LanguageDevelopment
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✨ Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Empowering Kids & Families! ✨
DLD is a common, lifelong condition that affects how children understand or use language—without other causes. It’s often hidden, but it can impact learning, friendships & self-expression. 🧠💬
#DLD #SLP
✨ Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Empowering Kids & Families! ✨
DLD is a common, lifelong condition that affects how children understand or use language—without other causes. It’s often hidden, but it can impact learning, friendships & self-expression. 🧠💬
#DLD #SLP
June 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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🌱 Did you know a growth mindset can help kids communicate with more confidence?
As an SLP, I meet many children with big ideas who feel unsure about speaking—especially when talking feels tricky but, with support, things can change. 💬✨
#GrowthMindset #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
🌱 Did you know a growth mindset can help kids communicate with more confidence?
As an SLP, I meet many children with big ideas who feel unsure about speaking—especially when talking feels tricky but, with support, things can change. 💬✨
#GrowthMindset #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
June 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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🌱 Did you know a growth mindset can help kids communicate with more confidence?
As an SLP, I meet many children with big ideas who feel unsure about speaking—especially when talking feels tricky but, with support, things can change. 💬✨
#GrowthMindset #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
🌱 Did you know a growth mindset can help kids communicate with more confidence?
As an SLP, I meet many children with big ideas who feel unsure about speaking—especially when talking feels tricky but, with support, things can change. 💬✨
#GrowthMindset #SpeechTherapy #WaterlooON
Communicating Together Therapy & Wellness Associates in Waterloo, ON, is committed to creating a safe space for all, including our 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and families. We support your communication journey with respect and inclusivity. Happy Pride!
#PrideInWaterloo #2SLGBTQIAInclusive #SpeechTherapy
#PrideInWaterloo #2SLGBTQIAInclusive #SpeechTherapy
June 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Communicating Together Therapy & Wellness Associates in Waterloo, ON, is committed to creating a safe space for all, including our 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and families. We support your communication journey with respect and inclusivity. Happy Pride!
#PrideInWaterloo #2SLGBTQIAInclusive #SpeechTherapy
#PrideInWaterloo #2SLGBTQIAInclusive #SpeechTherapy
The WRFN in Waterloo Region is a standout resource for families. As a local SLP, I'm so grateful for their dedication & positive impact. Thank you WRFN! ❤️
Find their fantastic resources: wrfn.info
#WaterlooON #FamilyNetwork #WRFN #SpeechTherapy
Find their fantastic resources: wrfn.info
#WaterlooON #FamilyNetwork #WRFN #SpeechTherapy
May 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The WRFN in Waterloo Region is a standout resource for families. As a local SLP, I'm so grateful for their dedication & positive impact. Thank you WRFN! ❤️
Find their fantastic resources: wrfn.info
#WaterlooON #FamilyNetwork #WRFN #SpeechTherapy
Find their fantastic resources: wrfn.info
#WaterlooON #FamilyNetwork #WRFN #SpeechTherapy
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Trauma—like loss, neglect, or chronic stress—can affect how children learn to communicate. When a child is in survival mode, their brain focuses on safety, not speech. That can look like silence, emotional outbursts, or trouble putting thoughts into words. #TraumaInformedCare #SLP
Trauma—like loss, neglect, or chronic stress—can affect how children learn to communicate. When a child is in survival mode, their brain focuses on safety, not speech. That can look like silence, emotional outbursts, or trouble putting thoughts into words. #TraumaInformedCare #SLP
May 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Trauma—like loss, neglect, or chronic stress—can affect how children learn to communicate. When a child is in survival mode, their brain focuses on safety, not speech. That can look like silence, emotional outbursts, or trouble putting thoughts into words. #TraumaInformedCare #SLP
Trauma—like loss, neglect, or chronic stress—can affect how children learn to communicate. When a child is in survival mode, their brain focuses on safety, not speech. That can look like silence, emotional outbursts, or trouble putting thoughts into words. #TraumaInformedCare #SLP
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As a speech-language pathologist, I know communication extends far beyond our words; it’s integral to connection and well-being. When kids struggle to express themselves, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal. Mental health and communication are deeply connected. #SLP
As a speech-language pathologist, I know communication extends far beyond our words; it’s integral to connection and well-being. When kids struggle to express themselves, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal. Mental health and communication are deeply connected. #SLP
May 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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As a speech-language pathologist, I know communication extends far beyond our words; it’s integral to connection and well-being. When kids struggle to express themselves, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal. Mental health and communication are deeply connected. #SLP
As a speech-language pathologist, I know communication extends far beyond our words; it’s integral to connection and well-being. When kids struggle to express themselves, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal. Mental health and communication are deeply connected. #SLP
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🧠 Listening to lived experience matters. As an SLP, the most powerful insights I’ve gained haven’t come from textbooks—they’ve come from adults who’ve been there.
Those who stutter. Autistic adults. People who’ve lived through selective mutism or been “reluctant talkers.” #SLP #Neurodiversity
🧠 Listening to lived experience matters. As an SLP, the most powerful insights I’ve gained haven’t come from textbooks—they’ve come from adults who’ve been there.
Those who stutter. Autistic adults. People who’ve lived through selective mutism or been “reluctant talkers.” #SLP #Neurodiversity
May 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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🧠 Listening to lived experience matters. As an SLP, the most powerful insights I’ve gained haven’t come from textbooks—they’ve come from adults who’ve been there.
Those who stutter. Autistic adults. People who’ve lived through selective mutism or been “reluctant talkers.” #SLP #Neurodiversity
🧠 Listening to lived experience matters. As an SLP, the most powerful insights I’ve gained haven’t come from textbooks—they’ve come from adults who’ve been there.
Those who stutter. Autistic adults. People who’ve lived through selective mutism or been “reluctant talkers.” #SLP #Neurodiversity
Did you know language matters when talking about stuttering? Like other aspects of neurodiversity, there are different ways to refer to someone who stutters: "person who stutters" (person-first) or "stutterer" (identity-first). #StutteringAwarenessWeek #Neurodiversity
May 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Did you know language matters when talking about stuttering? Like other aspects of neurodiversity, there are different ways to refer to someone who stutters: "person who stutters" (person-first) or "stutterer" (identity-first). #StutteringAwarenessWeek #Neurodiversity