KidCueMy 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.
语言发展卡住时，家里可以先做什么
聚焦日常功能沟通、脚本语言、AAC 与家庭场景练习路径。
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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.
Useful Pages for This Situation
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Visual schedule for autism
Build more concrete and predictable routines for everyday transitions.
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See how schedule and timer supports can live in one practical workflow.
Open practical pageVisual supports for autism independence
Use schedules, first-then, and timers together to build follow-through.
Open practical pageFirst-then board for kids
A simple visual bridge when full verbal instruction is too much.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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