Resources for families
Handpicked, mostly-free resources to help you support your child's communication at home — and help them grow as independently as possible.
Start here — understanding your child's communication
What to expect at each age, and everyday ways to help your child talk.
How speech and language usually develop, from the national association of speech-language pathologists.
Age-by-age checklist of the communication skills most children reach.
Free one-page handouts you can print and keep on the fridge.
Practical, research-based tips parents can use during everyday routines.
Speech sounds & stuttering (fluency)
Support clear speech and confidence for children who stutter.
Plain-language info on speech sound and language difficulties.
Free guides on what helps (and what to avoid) with a child who stutters.
Specific guidance for stuttering in the preschool years.
Language & literacy
Build vocabulary, understanding, and reading at home.
A friendly guide to how kids learn to read and how to help.
Simple activities by age to grow language and reading.
Support for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Talking with devices & pictures (AAC)
For children who use pictures, boards, or a device to communicate.
Hearing & Deaf / hard of hearing
Unbiased, parent-driven support for families of Deaf/HoH children.
Feeding & swallowing
Help for picky eating and pediatric feeding challenges.
Autism & social communication
Building social communication and independence for autistic children.
Bilingual & Spanish-speaking families
Supporting communication and reading in more than one language.
Arizona DDD & local support
Your DDD member benefits, services, and how to navigate the system.