Autism Communication Toolkit

As moms we often set expectations for ourselves or for how we want a particular situation to go. Sound familiar? As moms ourselves, we absolutely understand how having a certain expectation can make us feel as if something has gone wrong, but we are here to tell you that it is truly part of the process. Listen in as we share how it all comes down to your perspective and when you can shift how you...

Have you ever had a SLP or other professional say that your child is not "ready for speech?" Many professionals may not know how or where to work to get that shared enjoyment or what is commonly called joint attention, but YOU do if you are using our approach! Listen in as we share with you that when you use our tools, you are THE most equipped person to begin to create your child's...

Tune in as we share with you exactly what tools we teach and coach on with our parents! Remember, in order to build your child's social driver, their desire to interact with you, you will need to develop your skills to bring the fun! We go over ALL the tools so get ready! Episode 26: If you aren't enjoying it, they aren't either! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/lfbvGjgXYAb Episode...

For many moms, their dream is to be able to read a book with their child! But it can feel so hard. Listen in, as we share how to know when your child is ready to work on reading books, our surprising take on how we view book reading as just another social interaction and our best tips on how to get there! We recently held our 3- day Masterclass - Unlock Your Toddler's Communication! If you wou...

Long summer days are here! And as amazing as they sound, navigating a new summer schedule can be challenging. Listen in as we share how using timers can help you prioritize what's important, take action on your plan and end your day feeling successful in all your roles. You will leave this episode ready to implement timers in a new way! We recently held our 3- day Masterclass - Unlock Your Tod...

In this episode, find out how important timing is when responding to your child’s communication. Timing can be the difference between your child learning the value of their communication and not learning it. Tune in as we discuss how you can learn to perfect your timing to help your child become an internally motivated communicator! We recently held our 3- day Masterclass - Unlock Your Toddler&#39...

We know there is so much confusion about this topic! Today, we are going to discuss how we see our autistic communicators use of their eyes as part of the big picture of both the communication process AND what we are always working for - helping your child learn the joy, purpose, power, and value of their own communication! You will walk away with so much clarity after listening to this episode! W...

Listen in as we share what coaching with us is like! Find out what we do to help families with, how it works and why you might be interested! We think you'll really enjoy this sneak peek!

Parents ask us all of the time how to get their child to follow directions! We have the answer for you in this episode, but you may be surprised by it! Tune in as we explain how to help your child get to the place of following directions, naturally!

If you are looking for a different approach to communication, this episode is for you! Learn why we MUST start with connection for autistic early communicators. By shifting your perspective and embracing this different way of thinking about communication, you WILL begin to see progress! We are so excited to announce our new app - Connect-it is not just speech.  Here you will find your FREE Guide t...

Listen in as we talk about how and when we recommend moving to big play with objects. You'll learn when is the best time to add objects (toys), why we say that the toy is only a vehicle for back and for interactions and what types of activities to start with! This episode is jam packed with information! We are so excited to announce our new app - Connect-it is not just speech.  Here you will f...

What feels like rejection from your toddler can impact your ability to "go all in" with our approach and we absolutely understand this. With our approach, we are asking families to move through those feelings and trust the process by embracing our tools so that on the other side, you can feel incredible connection with your child and see true progress. Listen in, as we explain why making...

If you find yourself wondering why your toddler loved a song or social game yesterday and today they don't, listen in! We talk about why that is and exactly what you can do about it! You will feel relieved AND empowered by the end of this episode!

Are you enjoying the process? This is such an important piece! Listen in as we talk about why it's so important to enjoy this whole process and how it will have an impact on the progress you experience with your child. If you love our podcast, please make sure to subscribe, rate and review!!  We would appreciate it so very much - it helps other families like you get this information into their...

What do we mean when we say to work on our approach "little by little"? Tune in to find out what we actually expect to happen when using our approach during 1 minute interactions. You will probably be surprised! We also know that you will walk away feeling more at ease and ready to continue working each and every day! **If you love our podcast, please make sure to subscribe, rate and rev...

Listen in as we help you understand the mindset required to do this work! Find out what we share with our families who work with us so that you can find long term success! It will completely change the way you think about each interaction with your child! If you love our podcast, please make sure to subscribe, rate and review!!  We would appreciate it so very much - it helps other families like yo...

This message is for you - the mom who has implemented our approach because it's been the missing piece! It's been so worth all of the learning and implementing and dedication . . but you may be wondering, now what? Tune in to find out!! We are so excited to announce our new app - Connect-it is not just speech.  Here you will find your FREE Guide to Unlocking your Toddler's Communicatio...

Listen in as we share our most requested strategy - Rewarding All Communication! This 3-step process is essential in helping your toddler move towards purposeful communication!  This strategy alone will help your toddler progress towards understanding their power in the communication process! We are so excited to announce our new app - Connect-it is not just speech.  Here you will find y...

Here is the GOLD! If you have been using our approach then you have been working on bringing the fun and reading and responding to all of your toddler’s communication without expectation, pressure or prompting, you are ready for part 3 of our approach - Creating Communication Opportunities!  Take notes, listen on repeat and learn how to move from connection to communication!   We are so...

In this episode, we talk about why discomfort LEADS to success!  It may feel counterintuitive but it truly is a part of the process, so listen in and find out why!  

You might be wondering, do I have to teach my child every single piece of communication?  Find out here . . how working on our approach by igniting the social driver tunes them into their environment for what we call incidental learning.  Over time, as you use our approach consistently, your toddler will begin to learn from their environment all on their own!   Make sure to sign up...

"All of a sudden" when it comes to progress, isn't truly "all of a sudden".  Find out what "all of a sudden" really means when it comes to using our approach with consistency. If you have been using our approach awhile, you won't want to miss this episode as we remind you why these moments are impossible without you! If you haven't already, sign up for your Guide to Unlocking Your Toddler's C...

Do you feel you are ready to bring  a toy into your back and forth interactions?  Tune in as we describe how you know if your toddler is ready.  Find out what the process we recommend is, in moving your toddler towards this next step.  This episode is chock full of ideas to help you get started!

Every parent can relate to the search for the perfect toy!  Find out why we recommend working without a toy in the beginning stages of helping your toddler learn the joy of a back and forth interaction.   Find out more about our tools on Episode 9 - How and why we use songs to create connection and communication! To find out more about our approach, sign up for our 5-day workshop replays...

With any toddler, nothing ever goes as planned! Find out how to adapt and problem solve within the moment.  Hear what we mean by "finding the crack in the door" that will lead to connection and communication you are looking for.   Find out more:  www.connect-speech.com Connect with us on IG @connectspeech