AAC
What to Say When a Teacher Says “AAC Just Isn’t Working for This Kid”
These conversations can be hard, and how you respond makes a huge difference.
AAC
How AAC Devices End Up in Backpacks
One of the top reasons why AAC devices end up in backpacks is that the adults in the room don’t know how to model (and nobody ever taught them.)
AAC
The AAC Carryover Plan That Actually Gets Used
The average carryover plan is either too long to read or too vague to act on.
AAC
Why AAC Carryover Feels Impossible (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Am I doing something wrong? You’re not. But the system around you might be.
Masking
What Masking Costs Kids Over Time
A parent comes to a meeting worried about their child. The school team listens, reviews their notes, and says: “We’re not seeing any of that here.” Both sides are telling the truth. And both pieces of the picture matter.
Office Hours
We Went Live: Inside Our First Office Hours with Dr. Tay
We hosted our first live session with Dr. Tay full of real conversation, real connection, and real concepts that show up in our day-to-day lives as SLPs.
Neurodiversity & ADHD
“I Wouldn’t Even Know They Had Autism”
Masking is when neurodivergent individuals, autistic people, ADHDers, and others adapt socially, behaviorally, or communicatively to be more accepted by neurotypical peers and to conform to adult expectations.
Masking
What Is Masking?
Masking is not something parents often hear about right away. It does not always show up in initial diagnoses; yet, it quietly shapes almost every part of your child’s daily life.
Masking
From PDA to Masking
If you have been learning about PDA - Pervasive Drive for Autonomy - you already understand the nervous system is working overtime.
Neurodiversity & ADHD
The “Coffee Filter” Brain
The ADHD brain has a really hard time filtering information. Think of it like a coffee filter where only certain things are supposed to pass through. For neurotypical brains, filtering happens automatically. For the ADHD brain? It’s still figuring out what do I hold onto, and what do I let go?
Neurodiversity & ADHD
You Cannot Put a Timer on a Nervous System
Let’s talk about something that comes up constantly in schools and homes: regulation.
Office Hours
Office Hours Coming Soon!
We’re launching something we are excited about: Office Hours. Once a month, paid subscribers get exclusive access to a live, one-hour Zoom with a thought leader — a real expert you can actually talk to, ask questions, and learn from in real time.