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What Do SLPs and CDAs Do? A Parent’s Guide

July 10, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

10 Jul

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) assess and treat communication and swallowing challenges and disorders across all age groups. Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) treat communication and swallowing challenges and disorders across a...

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Autism Resources for Children & Caregivers

July 3, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

03 Jul

Are you seeking support? Along with resources offered by your community, there are specific resources to support children with autism and their caregivers. Resources include websites, videos, blogs, and books. Check out the resources belo...

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Building Vocabulary

June 19, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

19 Jun

Most of us cannot remember exactly how we built our vocabulary. How did we jump from just knowing a few hundred words as children to knowing thousands of words as adults? We can draw insight from second language learning. How might you try ...

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Funding Options for Speech Therapy in Ontario

June 3, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

03 Jun

Do you have questions about funding? Private speech and language services are not covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan). Below, we will discuss funding options for therapy. Private insurance companies Many private insurance ...

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5 Simple Ways to Build Early Literacy Skills at Home

May 2, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

02 May

It’s never too early to read with your child. Reading can be a bonding and engaging experience even if children are not yet reading on their own. Here are five strategies you can implement at home to promote early literacy development! St...

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Working Memory & Communication

April 15, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

15 Apr

Does your child forget instructions, lose focus easily, or struggle to answer simple questions? You’re not alone — and it may be related to something called working memory. What Are Executive Functions? Executive functions are the brain...

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Understanding Echolalia

October 31, 2025
Posted by developinghands

21 Aug

Understanding Echolalia: Why Does My Child Repeat Everything? “Stop copying me!” Sound familiar? Many parents hear this phrase from siblings or say it themselves! Children love to copy others — sometimes to tease, and other times...

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How Can I Help My Child Develop Early Literacy Skills at Home?

July 15, 2025
Posted by developinghands

15 Jul

Early Literacy Skills at Home: 5 Simple Ways to Help | Developing Hands Helping your child develop early literacy skills at home is one of the best ways to build a strong foundation for reading and speech-language development. With a few s...

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In-Home Physiotherapy for children in Oakville and Burlington

April 6, 2022
Posted by admin

10 Jul

Developing Hands now provides Physiotherapy at home for infants, children and youth in Oakville and Burlington. Our Physiotherapists can help with a variety of conditions including:

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