Wordability Autism Therapy

02/18/2026

When I say to a parent, 'read to a child,' I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate. - Mem Fox
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02/11/2026

02/10/2026

Especially when no one's heard of hyperlexia... ⬇️

Or when people make you feel like you're that parent who read a diagnosis on the internet.

But here's the thing: you know your child best. And you care the most.

And in many cases, parents are the first ones to identify hyperlexia.

So trust your instincts and keep advocating.

💛 Share this if you've ever felt like you were "that parent" who had to teach the professionals about hyperlexia.

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[Image description: Green overlay on top of a faint image of a child playing with word tiles. There is navy text with white background that says, "Not only do you know your own child better than anyone else, you care more than anyone else. That's the best reason in the world to be an advocate." The quote is from the book "Reading Too Soon" by Susan Martins Miller.]

02/06/2026

✨Now accepting new clients! ✨
I’m excited to support individuals and families with personalized, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language services. If you’re looking for compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I’d love to connect with you. 💬🧩

05/30/2025

05/07/2025

🧠 Autistic kids aren’t manipulating you- they are doing what they need to survive.

When an Autistic child resists a demand, insists on routines, avoids eye contact, or has a meltdown- they are doing what they need in order to feel safe.

What looks like “controlling” behavior is often their way of coping with anxiety, sensory overload, or a nervous system on high alert.

Calling this “manipulation” misses what kids actually need: safety, security, regulation, and support.

Now, I know what some of you are going to say, and yes- Autistic kids are capable of manipulation, just like anyone else. BUT sooo many Autistic behaviors are incorrectly labeled as manipulative, and this is SO harmful. It’s best to just give kids (regardless of their neurology) the benefit of the doubt and consider a child’s individual needs before jumping to conclusions about their intentions.

04/27/2025

Far more boys than girls are diagnosed with autism. But that might not be because more boys have autism. Often, autism in girls just looks different from the stereotype of autistic behavior, so some doctors might not diagnose it.

Repetitive behavior, like flapping their hands, is one sign of autism that most doctors recognize. But girls with autism might not have as many repetitive behaviors as boys, or they might be quieter about them. Having an intense interest in something specific is also common in people with autism. If that interest is something considered “girly,” like horses, a doctor might dismiss it as normal.

Autistic girls are sometimes better at controlling their behavior in public. They might have learned early on to smile or make eye contact. They might also be more interested in making friends than boys with autism are. All of this can make for a more subtle version of autism that a doctor might not recognize. Some girls with autism get diagnosed with ADHD instead, which can look similar on the surface.

When girls with autism don’t get diagnosed, they miss out on support that can help them understand their challenges, build skills and excel in school. They might get exhausted from trying so hard to fit in or be bullied because they miss social cues. That can lead to depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Therapists might not see that autism is the underlying cause. Getting diagnosed early on is important so girls can get the support they need as soon as possible. (Child Mind Institute)

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04/04/2025

04/03/2025

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