Talking Matters Blog

When a child receives a diagnosis such as autism spectrum disorder one of the first questions many parents ask is “Who should I tell?”  Many ask whether they should… Go to full post

Developing Theory of mind and problem solving skills can be a challenge for kids with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: These skills impact on social interactions, friend… Go to full post

Kids with ASD can be a tricky mix of communication, organisational, sensory and social challenges. These can get in the way of kids reaching their potential. Luckily there are lots of strategies that help kids f… Go to full post

Sometimes parents ask, if he doesn't talk how is speech therapy going to help? Speech pathology is more than just "speech", it's about communication. Communication is t… Go to full post

No two children (or adults) with autism spectrum disorder are the same and individuals can vary enormously from one to another. Living and working with people with ASD is never dull. It is filled with c… Go to full post