Hey everyone,

This week’s episode is inspired by a phrase I use often in thetherapy room… behaviour is communication.

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We so often focus on stopping the behaviour… but not always on understanding what the behaviour is trying to tell us.

In this episode, I unpack how children, especially those withcommunication difficulties, often use their behaviour to express what they need, feel, want, or cannot yet say with words.

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Because behaviour usually does not come out of nowhere.

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I talk about:
💫 Why behaviour is a form of communication
💫 How children may communicate before they have the words
💫 Why behaviours can build when a child does not feel understood
💫 How to notice the early signs of communication before things escalate
💫 The importance of meeting your child at their current capacity
💫 How understanding behaviour can create more connection, safety, and confidence

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This episode is a gentle reminder to pause and look beneath the behaviour. Because when we understand what a child is trying to communicate, we can support them in a way that helps them feel seen, heard, and understood.

Lots of love,

Rita

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Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.