Talking Matters Blog

Christmas is coming and soon most children will be lucky enough to receive new toys to play with.  A few weeks ago we looked to the Hanen program for some ideas about getting the most out of sharing books with your chil… Go to full post

With Christmas approaching and school winding down, now is a great time to spend some quality time with kids creating gifts for family and friends. Spending time together is great for keeping the kids happy and helps bui… Go to full post

There has been a lot of talk lately about autism awareness, but this should be more than just hearing the word "autism". As autism is a spectrum disorder even knowing "one person with autism" does not… Go to full post

Here are some strategies for students with APD for teachers to consider and for parents to share with their child's teacher to set students up for success for the new school year. The classroom places the greatest … Go to full post

Talking Matters would like share some Christmas activities that your family can enjoy together. These activities are fun but are also a way to help your kids learn valuable language and communication skills.   Make s… Go to full post