Official Twitter Account for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board's Speech and Language Services | Every Student Has A Voice πŸ—£

Mississauga, ON
Joined March 2020
✨ And just like that…we are in J-U-N-E πŸ‰ Summer is officially here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy some easy, fun activities all month long. Let the sunshine begin πŸŒžβ›±οΈ #HelloJune #SLPTips #OralLanguage
3
1
3
359
πŸ’‘ Looking for easy ways to boost your child's language skills? This May calendar πŸŒ·πŸ—“οΈ is packed with playful ideas that will turn ordinary moments into talk-tastic opportunities πŸŽ²πŸ“š! Because more play = more say βœ¨πŸ’¬ #SLPTips #BetterSpeechandHearingMonth
78
When speech is clear, there is less guesswork and fewer misunderstandings πŸ’¬βž‘οΈπŸ’‘ Take a look below to see the benefits of hearing clear speech πŸ‘‚βœ¨ #SLPTips#SpeechandHearing
56
Today is World Autism Day. In our communities, let's continue to nurture more inclusive and accessible environments for people with Autism by encouraging acceptance, understanding and kindness. #CelebrateTheSpectrum
37
1
60
8,268
Spring into language fun this April! 🌸🌷 Try these simple, playful activities each day to build your child's communication skills. Turn routines like meals 🍽️, playtime 🧸, and walks πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ into easy learning moments! πŸ’¬βœ¨πŸŒ± #SLPTips
1
1
127
Why do we work step-by-step in speech therapy? πŸ€” Because children need to master each level before moving on so their sounds become clear, consistent, and easy to use in everyday conversations πŸ—£οΈ. This speech πŸͺœ shows us that starting strong makes a big difference ✨ #SLPTips
61
DPCDSB Speech Language retweeted
Back by popular demand! SELS is excited to once again support the virtual Parent Reaching Out grant on March 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm! 🌟Join this informative session on community supports & services for students with differing abilities. Register here: dpcdsb.org/download/550074
9
1
1,342
🌷✨ Check out our NEW March calendar ✨🌷 Jump in and discover fun, easy ways to boost your child's oral language skills at home. Just a few minutes of talking each day can make a BIG difference! πŸ’¬πŸŒŸ Let's grow πŸ’ͺ strong talkers and watch communication bloom all month long πŸŒΈπŸ“š
2
1
227
βœˆοΈπŸ˜„ Traveling with hearing aids? Pack like a proβ€”bring an extra battery/charger, a protective case, a dehumidifier, and cleaning tools, and you're ready to conquer any climate! πŸ”ŠπŸŒ¦οΈ Get all the smart tips here πŸ‘‰ speechhearingaid.com/traveli… #SLPTips #TravelTips
1
101
πŸ’• Roses are red 🌹 πŸ’• Chocolates are sweet 🍫 πŸ’• Our speech and language calendar is here πŸ—“οΈ πŸ’• with playful ideas that make talking feel neat πŸ‘ πŸ’• No prep, no stress, just everyday play 🧸 πŸ’• building language skills in a simple way πŸ—£οΈ#SLPTips #FebruaryFun
2
360
Have you heard of phonemic awareness skills? πŸ§ πŸ”€ These skillsβ€”like rhyming, blending, isolating, adding & deleting soundsβ€”are strong predictors of future reading success πŸ“šβœ¨ If your kid struggles in these areas, extra support can help! Credit: RISE Pediatric Therapies #SLPTips
1
1
184
πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ New Year, New Calendar πŸ‘! πŸ—“οΈ Our monthly oral language calendar is back with simple, play-based ideas to build language every day. This year we've added even more activities that fit naturally into everyday routines at home. Small moments = Big language wins πŸ’― #SLPTips
3
2
268
πŸŽ„βœ¨ Amid the holiday rush, it’s easy to forget gatherings can be tough for someβ€”50% of families will host at least one person with hearing loss. For these loved ones, the holidays can be isolating/frustrating. Here are some tips to help πŸ‘‚πŸ’¬ (Credit: Keystone Audiology) #SLPTips
91
🎁 Day 12 of Unwrapping Oral Language: Reading together daily πŸ“– expose children to new words, sentence patterns, and ideas they don’t always hear in conversation. Talking about pictures, asking questions, and repeating favourites πŸ“š all help speech and language grow πŸ’› #SLPTips
101
🎁 Praise is a language booster! πŸŽ‰ Positive feedback matters ✨ Instead of a β€œGood job,” tell kids what they did well β€œYou asked for the car” or β€œI love how you used 2 wordsβ€”red ball”.Β Specific praise helps kids feel proud, confident, and motivated to keep talking πŸ’¬πŸŒ± @SLPTips
77
🎁 Bring words to life! Pair language with pictures, gestures, or symbols to help kids understand what's being said. Visuals also reduce confusion, make language easier to remember, and turn learning into a fun, interactive experience. πŸ‘€ + πŸ‘‚ = πŸ’ͺ communication! ✨ #SLPTips
70
🎁 Choice is powerful! 🎯 Offering options like "πŸŸ₯or 🟩 socks?" motivates children to communicate. Choices create natural opportunities to use words, gestures, or AAC while building independence, a sense of control, and confidence. Small choices = big language gains ✨ #SLPTips
1
1
130
🎁 Turn-taking is the best gift 🎁 Whether you're rolling a ball back and forth, stacking blocks, or taking turns singing, these shared moments help children learn to βŒ›οΈ wait, respond, and follow the natural flow of conversation πŸ’¬ Turns make talk happen! πŸ”„πŸ˜‰ #SLPTips
1
137
🎁 Talk aloud for your child! πŸ—£οΈπŸ’¬ Self-talk (example): β€œI am pouring juice πŸ§ƒ" and Parallel-talk (example): β€œYou are stacking blocks 🧱". Hearing words with actions helps make them meaningful in the moment 🌟 and supports language growth during everyday routines πŸŒ„ #SLPTips
1
1
163
🎁 Boost your child's communication with gentle sabotage! πŸ˜€ Make everyday moments meaningful; pause a favourite song, give a tiny piece of cookie πŸͺ, hand the "wrong" cup, or put a preferred toy/snack out of reach. Encourage requests, comments and questions naturally! 🌟#SLPTips
1
2
176