Self-Advocacy

One Step at a Time: Therapy for Young Adults that Works

After my last post, a number of parents and SLPs have contacted me to find out what typical therapy sessions with young adults look like on a weekly basis. They were especially curious about how therapy can support young adults who struggle with managing emotions, staying organized, and navigating social situations. Many of these young […]

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Stop Saying “You’re Fine”: Why Struggling Students Deserve the Truth and Real Help

In the field of speech language pathology and allied services, we carry the immense responsibility of identifying and supporting children who struggle with language and literacy. Yet all too often, our good intentions are undercut by poor testing practices, superficial conclusions, and a harmful tendency to reassure students by telling them “there’s nothing wrong with

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The Role of Pragmatic Abilities in Facilitating Self-Advocacy

Students with language and learning needs face challenges in their social interactions with others. Among the essential aspects needed for social interactions is pragmatics, which encompasses the ability to use language appropriately in various social contexts. This post explores why solid pragmatic abilities are fundamental for self-advocacy purposes in students with socialization difficulties. Pragmatic abilities

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