12/09/2025
✨ 10 Things I Wish I Could Tell Every Parent as an SLP ✨
1️⃣ Progress isn’t linear — and that’s okay.
Some weeks bring big leaps, others feel slow. Every tiny step forward matters.
2️⃣ What you do at home matters more than anything I do in the session.
You’re your child’s most powerful communication partner. Your follow-through changes everything.
3️⃣ Communication is more than words.
Gestures, signs, AAC, eye contact, play — it all counts and it’s all worth celebrating.
4️⃣ Comparison steals joy.
Every child grows on their own timeline. Success looks different for everyone.
5️⃣ Play isn’t “just play.”
It’s the true foundation of language. More growth happens in play than in drills or worksheets.
6️⃣ Consistency matters.
Missed sessions = missed learning opportunities. Speech progress is a marathon, not a sprint.
7️⃣ Your concerns are valid.
You know your child best. If something feels off, it’s okay to speak up.
8️⃣ Progress takes time — and the little wins are huge.
A new sound, a longer phrase, a new way to connect… we celebrate it all.
9️⃣ AAC does NOT stop speech.
It supports verbal expression — and that only builds confidence, connection, and communication.
🔟 We’re on the same team.
Our goal isn’t checking boxes — it’s helping your child connect, share, and be understood. We have no judgement of you or your child, we are here for guidance and support.
💙You’re doing an amazing job.
