Mrs Speechie P

Mrs Speechie P Hi- My name is Andi Putt and I am a pediatric speech language pathologist, autism evaluation specialist, & disabilities advocate.
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I say a lot that Autism doesn’t (always) equal anti-social and in fact the most common neurotype for kids with high conn...
03/05/2026

I say a lot that Autism doesn’t (always) equal anti-social and in fact the most common neurotype for kids with high connection needs is Autism with a PDA - and the exact opposite of anti social! (Swipe through for more common neurotypes)!

This is me with my child - he is autistic and PDA and has high connection needs. I’m Autistic and ADHD and am sensory avoidant after having a child. It’s a fun combo, let me tell you 🤣

🧠 Autism is a *pattern* of differences, and not just one or two things. We often recognize and diagnose kids who externa...
03/03/2026

🧠 Autism is a *pattern* of differences, and not just one or two things. We often recognize and diagnose kids who externalize their emotions and differences, while missing or underdiagnosing kids who are internalizers. These kids often hide or minimize their traits and “fly under the radar” because they are “good.”

Want to learn more about the patterns of differences associated with Autism? Comment Autism ⤵️ and I’ll send you a FREE list of traits ♾️

👋🏼 If this post describes your child, it does not automatically mean your child is Autistic, because most of these listed aren’t core traits, but are often a result of hiding or masking core traits.

With that said, kids described in this picture would absolutely benefit from clinical evaluation, and support (anxiety and autism or both is the likely diagnosis).

🚨Not so fun fact: More than 50% of parents of autistic children have had their concerns/observations dismissed when they...
03/02/2026

🚨Not so fun fact: More than 50% of parents of autistic children have had their concerns/observations dismissed when they first spoke up.

Many were told:
“They’re fine.”
“That’s normal.”
“Let’s wait and see.”

Some parents had to bring up concerns 3 or more times before getting a referral, and on average, there’s a 2–3 year gap between first concerns and autism diagnosis.

Dismissal happens even more when a child:
• speaks well
• does well in school
• is “well behaved”
• is a girl
• masks or internalizes

But we know research shows parents usually notice differences early. And parent concern is one of the most reliable early indicators of developmental needs.

“Wait and see” and “they’re fine” doesn’t reduce worry, and certainly doesn’t help kids. It delays support.

If you are a professional reading this, please do not dismiss parent concerns when it comes to Autism. You can say, “I haven’t thought Autism before now, but if you see traits, an evaluation would be a good idea”

And if you are a parent currently experiencing this, let this be a sign to trust your gut and go for that evaluation or second opinion. ❤️❤️

Many Autistic kids are gestalt language processors (GLPs). Most of us recognize the first three (echolalia, jargon, scri...
02/27/2026

Many Autistic kids are gestalt language processors (GLPs). Most of us recognize the first three (echolalia, jargon, scripting) and then don’t realize Autistic GLPs can still be recognized as they get older, but many times, you can!

If you work with (or are parent to) kids with scripting, jargon, and delayed echolalia, I highly recommend learning more about gestalt processing! The meaningful speech course is on sale until 2/28 and I have a 30% off discount code! Comment course and I’ll send you info! ⤵️

Most missed or misdiagnosed autistic people are internalizers- they hide their feelings, needs, and often hide their tru...
02/26/2026

Most missed or misdiagnosed autistic people are internalizers- they hide their feelings, needs, and often hide their true selves in order to appear “normal,” make others happy, keep the peace, etc. This is very common in girls, but also happens in boys, like my son Kam.

Unfortunately, this is positively reinforced, and communicates to these kids that they HAVE to be good/perfect or just like everyone else in order to be liked or accepted. This usually happens unintentionally because adults do not understand or recognize what is happening internally - or the effort this child is putting in to be accepted.

With Kam, I always tell his teachers that his anxiety is his biggest struggle, and that if he says no or refuses to do something at school, this is a BIG deal. Punishment will not help him in these moments, and it’s a sign he needs some support, comfort, and as much autonomy as possible.

It can be scary and overwhelming to share your child’s autism diagnosis with them - but it doesn’t have to be! Understan...
02/24/2026

It can be scary and overwhelming to share your child’s autism diagnosis with them - but it doesn’t have to be!

Understanding Autism together features diverse Autistic characters sharing about their own autism traits, and then reveals to the readers that they too are Autistic! It includes parent counseling, 4 different age level comics, and interactive activities to explore your child’s unique autism traits.

Comment Autism and I’ll send you some more info ⤵️

🚨GLP course sale - comment GLP for the link and use code ANDI for 30% off! Many (maybe even most!) Autistic people are p...
02/23/2026

🚨GLP course sale - comment GLP for the link and use code ANDI for 30% off!

Many (maybe even most!) Autistic people are primarily gestalt processors. The way this looks in language development is with scripting, or repeating phrases that match an experience or emotion.

When kids get “stuck” using scripts and have difficulty using flexible language, the typical language development strategies usually aren’t the best, and often leaves kids even more stuck. If you parent or support these kids, I highly recommend the course to learn new strategies and skills to help them access flexible language at a quicker rate!

https://www.meaningfulspeech.com/a/2147498926/zscizfFR
you can get 30% off with the code ANDI until Feb 28th! 💕

🧠 Adult Autism *diagnoses* are increasing at a faster rate in children. And unlike children, women are more likely to re...
02/20/2026

🧠 Adult Autism *diagnoses* are increasing at a faster rate in children. And unlike children, women are more likely to receive a (late) Autism diagnosis.

Everyone’s path to late dx is different, but you’ll notice some common patterns like early delays + mis/under diagnoses (usually ADHD, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, GT, emotional disturbance in school, stuttering, voice disorder) + some indicator of quirkiness.

My path was very different from those in that I thrived in school and my differences were only clear once I reached a burnout state after having a child. (Second to last slide!).

Last slide is blank if you want to fill out your own ♾️

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Mrs Speechie P

Mrs Speechie P is a blog designed to share information about speech and language development to parents of children with delays and/or disabilities, Speech Language Pathologists, and Educators. I have a passion for early intervention and parent education/involvement in intervention.