5-Minute Blogs

Do you find yourself asking, ""What's that? Where is it? How do you say that? Look, what's this called? Who is that?" If so, we have the perfect topic for you...

“By reading to your child starting at a young age, even before they’re able to communicate verbally, you help lay the neurological groundwork for effective language use and literacy”

When it comes to learning about the experiences of autism, who better to learn from than autistic self-advocates themselves?! In this blog, we aim to bridge the gap between research and lived experiences, and share what we've learned in order to better understand and support the autistic people in our lives.

In a messy room filled with scattered toys, a clash of wills unfolds. A young child sits hunched over a pile of neglected flashcards.

"Ugh, do I really have to do this?" the child's pleas. 

The parent firmly responds. "Yes, sweetheart, you do. It's important to learn these!"

"NO! I don't want to!" The child's words ring out....

You’ve heard of Portuguese, Japanese, and even Cantonese, but have you heard of parentese? Well chances are… you're fluent!

Parentese is also referred to as motherese, infant-directed speech (IDS), and child-directed speech (CDS). It is a special way of speaking to infants and young children that has many benefits to their language development. It is seen across most cultures and languages, crosses gender roles and strengthens...

To be neurodivergent, is to have a brain that operates in a way that is different from what is considered ‘typical’. This includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and Down syndrome. Curated Communication is committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming practices. We cultivate an environment that embraces individual differences, values and supports those differences...

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and you may be wondering what to gift the child in your life. It’s so difficult to determine what gift is right for a child while considering education, development, and trends. Plus, there are so many different types of play that children might enjoy. Just remember..

“At birth, the infant brain can perceive the full set of 800 or so sounds…that can be strung together to form all the words in every language of the world” (Kuhl). Let’s just say your baby is born with magical abilities to learn language! Now, let's dive into specific ways parents can harness those innate language learning abilities.

This month’s blog is a nod to AAC awareness month. If you shrug your shoulders at this article, don’t tap out just yet… direct your gaze at the many ways we communicate everyday. You just may be surprised at some of the things we will point out.

If you’re a parent or someone who works with children, then it’s likely you’ve heard of the lovable blue Australian cattle dog, Bluey. For many reasons, Bluey has become a favorite in many households. Here’s what Hannah and Ruby, dynamic speech therapist duo behind Curated Communication, love about what Bluey can teach from a language and communication perspective...