Speech Therapy for Expat Kids: Why Teletherapy Is the Future

As a parent raising a family abroad, providing your child with the best care can be challenging, especially when it comes to accessing specialized services like speech therapy. For expat families, finding English-speaking therapists or navigating local healthcare systems may feel overwhelming. Fortunately, online speech therapy is making it easier than ever for families like yours to access high-quality care, no matter where you live.

In this post, we’ll explore why teletherapy is a game-changer for expat families and how it can help your child thrive.

When to Choose Speech Therapy Over Tutoring for a Child with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties

Parents navigating their child’s literacy challenges often face a common dilemma: should we invest in speech therapy or opt for regular tutoring? While both services can offer valuable support, understanding the differences can help you make the best choice for your child’s needs.

As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we possess a powerful tool that can support children with social communication challenges and promote their social success. By utilizing a speaking style known as declarative language (presented by Linda Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP in her book ‘Declarative Language Handbook, 2020), we can create a positive and engaging environment for these children. Unlike directive or demand-based language, declarative language fosters comfort, curiosity, problem-solving, and independent thinking. In this article, we explore the benefits of declarative language and provide practical examples to help parents incorporate this approach into their interactions with their children.

It’s easy to look at one of our speech therapy sessions at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy and think… you’re just playing! Here’s what’s really going on behind the scenes as a Speech and Language Pathologist.

It’s easy to look at one of our speech therapy sessions at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy and think… you’re just playing! Here’s what’s really going on behind the scenes as a Speech and Language Pathologist.

It’s easy to look at one of our speech therapy sessions at Communicate with Kate Speech Therapy and think… you’re just playing! Here’s what’s really going on behind the scenes as a Speech and Language Pathologist.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.