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What if your child is already communicating . . . and you've simply never been shown how to recognize it?

Learn the missing piece that helps parents create more meaningful connection and communication - one interaction at a time.

Free Workshop: How to Unlock Your Child's Desire to Communicate

You're not alone in this

  • You want to know how to help your child communicate when nothing seems to be working.

  • You want to understand why your child doesn't respond the way other children do.

  • You know your child has more to say, and you just want to unlock it.

  • You're doing all the "right things", but not seeing meaningful progress.

  • You find yourself wondering if you're missing something or doing something wrong.

  • You're looking for a way forward that feels simple, connected and doable in everyday life

YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF . . .

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A young child plays with bubbles outdoors.

Here's what begins to feel different. . .

  • noticing that small moments throughout the day start to feel like connection

  • recognizing what your child is trying to tell you, even without words

  • knowing how to respond in the moment, with more clarity and confidence

  • knowing how to use strategies that can be added into your already existing routines

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a woman holding a baby

Your First Step

This will change how you see communication

We're Cherie and Alicia . . .

We are two Speech-Language Pathologists who have a passion for opening the doors of communication for nonspeaking / minimally speaking autistic communicators.

Our community, trainings and resources are grounded in the belief that when we meet autistic communicators exactly where they are, and focus on authentic back-and-forth interaction, we ignite their desire to connect with others. When that desire is nurtured, communication flourishes.

"We still stay that IRC with Cherie and Alicia is the single most effective and impactful intervention we've done".

"Your approach is bringing out the best not only in my son but also in me as a parent".

★★★★★
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"I remember how much I doubted this would work, but everything changed within a few weeks of working on this program".

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Most parents are trying to hard to help their child communicate . . .

but they've never been shown what to look for in the moments that matter most.

That's where everything begins to change.

This is where our approach begins.

Not by adding more, but by seeing and responding differently to the moments you already have.

We call this IRC™ . . . one minute at a time

Here's why despite everything you've been told . . you may be missing the first step

IGNITE the social driver

READ and respond

CREATE communication opportunities

Help your child discover the joy of communicating

Read ALL communication and respond in a way that helps the child understand the power of their own communication

Turn everyday moments into opportunities for communication

IRC™- One Minute at a Time

Not all at once. Not perfectly. Just one moment at a time.

Connect-it's not just speech

Contact Us

info@connect-speech.com

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