Speech Delay and Communication: What Helped Us

If your child has strong recognition but limited daily phrases, this hub covers practical parent strategies around AAC, scripts, and functional communication.

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2026-02-20

Hyperlexia + Speech Delay: What Helped Us Move From Single Words to Useful Phrases

A parent perspective on hyperlexia, speech delay, scripts, and gestalt language processing, plus practical ways to build functional communication at home.

2026-02-10

Autism Mom Life: When the Tablet Is Medical Equipment

A parent’s view of why the tablet isn’t a luxury: it’s a tool for regulation, communication, and calmer transitions.

Try This First

1. Prioritize functional phrases for daily needs before expanding vocabulary lists.
2. Accept scripts as communication attempts, then model flexible alternatives.
3. Keep visual supports and caregiver language consistent across home routines.

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Toddlers & Preschool

Preschool Feedback Feels Rough: How to Help a 3-Year-Old Who Seems 'Off Routine'

School-Age Kids

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Tools That Help

KidCue Communication Routines

Pair daily routines with functional words/phrases so language is practiced in real context.

Set Up Communication Flow

Duckie Timer for Practice Blocks

Use short, predictable practice intervals to avoid overload during language work.

Run Practice Timer

Frequently Asked Questions

My child can read words but does not use many phrases. Is this common?

Yes. Recognition and expressive language can develop unevenly. Build communication around daily function, not only academic vocabulary.

Should we discourage scripting?

Usually no. Treat scripts as communication attempts, then shape toward more flexible language.

Can AAC slow speech development?

Evidence and clinical practice generally show AAC supports communication growth rather than blocking speech.

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Preschool Feedback Feels Rough: How to Help a 3-Year-Old Who Seems 'Off Routine'

Parent-side playbook after a tough preschool conference: spatial awareness, impulsivity, and routine struggles—what to ask for, what to practice at home, and how a visual schedule (KidCue) can shrink the daily friction.

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