Let's Tok Speech Therapy

Let's Tok Speech Therapy Mobile pediatric private practice offering virtual and in-home speech therapy to families of autistic children and toddlers in North York.

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation! ✨

03/25/2026

Autistic play is okay! ✨

🚫What NOT to say to someone with dyslexia!Most dyslexic people spend YEARS thinking they are stupid, lazy, or broken. On...
03/19/2026

🚫What NOT to say to someone with dyslexia!

Most dyslexic people spend YEARS thinking they are stupid, lazy, or broken. One small shift in language can make a huge difference.

Most people actually have no idea what dyslexia actually is. Let’s help change that!

✨ Share this with others so we can spread more awareness and create a more inclusive space for those with dyslexia.

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🎉 Every brain is wired differently and that’s something worth celebrating! This w...
03/17/2026

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🎉

Every brain is wired differently and that’s something worth celebrating!

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and we’re shining a light on autism and the incredible diversity of autistic kids.

Autistic kids bring deep focus, creative thinking, pattern recognition, and honesty to the world.

➡️ Swipe through to learn, unlearn, and show up better for the neurodivergent people in your life

Here’s how you can help right now:

→ Share this post with someone who needs to see it
→ Follow creators and advocates
→ Listen more. Assume less.

Because inclusion isn’t just about making space — it’s about genuinely wanting everyone at the table and encouraging them to be their authentic selves ✨

Autistic meltdowns ≠ bad behaviour It’s a nervous system response.When an autistic child melts down, their brain is ofte...
03/11/2026

Autistic meltdowns ≠ bad behaviour

It’s a nervous system response.

When an autistic child melts down, their brain is often in survival mode.

Too much sensory input, too many demands, or unexpected changes can overwhelm the brain. When that happens, the brain’s alarm system activates and the body goes into fight, flight, or freeze.

At that point, logical thinking and problem-solving become much harder.

That’s why reasoning, correcting, or giving lots of instructions during a meltdown usually doesn’t work.

What helps most is supporting the nervous system first.

Things like:

〰️ Reducing sensory input
〰️ Staying calm and present
〰️ Using fewer words
〰️ Giving space and time to regulate

When we understand the neuroscience, our perspective shifts from:

“Why are they behaving like this?”

to

“What is their brain experiencing right now?”

And that shift can change how we support our autistic kids in powerful ways.

If you ever have questions about autistic meltdowns or want to understand your autistic kid’s behaviour better, DM me anytime. I’m always happy to help 🫶

Parents of autistic kids often hear things like:“Push them a little harder” “They need to get used to it”“They are just ...
03/09/2026

Parents of autistic kids often hear things like:

“Push them a little harder”
“They need to get used to it”
“They are just being lazy. They just need to try harder”

But autistic kids don’t thrive through pressure. They thrive when their nervous system feels safe.

When we slow down…

When we reduce overwhelm…

When we follow their cues instead of rushing them…

That’s when communication, connection, and confidence start to grow 🌱

Honouring your child’s nervous system isn’t “giving in.”

It’s supporting the way their brain actually works.

🧡If this message resonated with you, share it with a parent who needs this reminder today!

📌And save this post for the moments when the world makes you feel like your child is “behind”

💗 Happy International Women’s Day! 💗Thankful for all the amazing women in my life, both personally and through this spac...
03/08/2026

💗 Happy International Women’s Day! 💗

Thankful for all the amazing women in my life, both personally and through this space. You all inspire me to become the best version of myself. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for encouraging me to keep growing and for reminding me not to let any obstacle stop me from moving forward.

Tag all the resilient women who have inspired you in your life below! ✨

❤️

To correct or not correct? Swipe through to learn about the modeling strategy to minimize frustration while supporting y...
03/06/2026

To correct or not correct?

Swipe through to learn about the modeling strategy to minimize frustration while supporting your autistic child‘s speech and language skills! ✨

Here’s the truth 👇Some of this may feel uncomfortable to hear as a parent, but I’m not here to shame you. Growth starts ...
03/02/2026

Here’s the truth 👇

Some of this may feel uncomfortable to hear as a parent, but I’m not here to shame you. Growth starts when we truly take the steps necessary to prioritize what’s best for our little ones 🌱

What are you going to be more mindful of? Lmk below!

Comment “GLP” and I’ll send you my free parent handouts so you know exactly what to look for and how to support your aut...
02/27/2026

Comment “GLP” and I’ll send you my free parent handouts so you know exactly what to look for and how to support your autistic child at home! ✨

If your child quotes entire movies or lines, but struggles to copy single words like “cookie”, you are not alone.

They may just be processing language differently.

Gestalt Language Processing isn’t a trend.

It’s a neurological difference in how language is organized and stored. This is commonly seen in autistic kids.

Once parents understand this, everything shifts:

Less panic
Less pressure
More connection

Comment GLP and I’ll send you my free handouts! 🧡

Be sure to share if you agree! 🫶Comparison steals joy. Connection brings it back when it comes to our autistic kids. ...
02/25/2026

Be sure to share if you agree! 🫶

Comparison steals joy. Connection brings it back when it comes to our autistic kids.

Save this! 📌 Here’s a list of gestalts you can use to help GLPs transition from one activity to the next.
02/23/2026

Save this! 📌

Here’s a list of gestalts you can use to help GLPs transition from one activity to the next.

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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