CEO Vicki Deal-Williams and Board President Tena McNamara wish everyone a happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Visit the #NSLHM website for resources: at.asha.org/hY Watch the full video on ASHA Stream: at.asha.org/hX

Whether it's the hustle of traffic or the roar of machinery, everyday sounds can pose a risk to your hearing. For National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, learn about the hazards of noise and how to practice good hearing health: go.nih.gov/UfhLTSK #NSLHM #NIDCDinfo

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia was started in Canada by Fondation Émergence in 2003 & is now recognized around the world to draw attention to the violence & discrimination experienced by 2SLGBTQI people across the globe. Simcoe County District School Board

Pausing and waiting expectantly during an interaction is one of the most powerful things parents learn at an It Takes Two to Talk Program. Here’s how one mom describes the power of waiting and the difference it made to her interactions with her child. Learn more about the power

Our department had the pleasure of meeting Michael and enjoying his book "I Belong: Can I play?". Michael has an intellectual disability and autism so when it comes to school, sports, and all the fun things children do – he learns in a different way. Thank you for sharing!

Discover the amazing programs and activities we offer for kids, teens, and adults! Join us for our Program Showcase Week from September 3-September 6 where we'll highlight a variety of programs designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. Details: bit.ly/46XERhd

Going back to school after summer vacation can be hard, but there are things you can do to make the transition easier. Check out these tips to set students up for back-to-school success! kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/kids-…

NEW HANDOUT FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR! Print Knowledge is one of the key skills preschoolers need to learn in order to have the best possible foundation for literacy. Here’s a tip sheet for parents to help them build this skill during fun everyday activities with their child.

Summer isn't quite over yet. 😎⛱️ Do you need more activity inspiration? Speech & Company lists 🗒️ great outdoor ideas & ways to keep helping your child’s language grow. 🪴 Check it out! ⬇️#summerfun #SLPTIPS speechandco.com/summer-speech-…

Today we celebrate workers who have helped to make our schools, communities & societies better and safer places to work. Happy Labour Day!

📚 Welcome back, students! 🎒 A new school year means new opportunities, challenges, and adventures. Let’s make this year one to remember—filled with learning, growth, and success. You’ve got this! #BackToSchool #NewBeginnings #LetsDoThis

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a problem with learning and using language. Language is a tool for communication and learning, DLD has functional impacts. Let's speak up for people with DLD as we approach DLD day this coming friday Oct 18!

5 top tips to share with our staff to support DLD in the classroom #DLDday

DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is a difficulty with understanding and using words and sentences. People with DLD can learn with support! Let's hear from Maisie (UK), Paula (Peru/US) and Selena, a mother with a child with DLD (China/Australia). RADLDcampaign #DLDday

On the eve of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day, listen to our special Podcast featuring some of our amazing college students. moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&ni… #DLDday #devlangdis #speakupfordld RADLDcampaign Please listen and share to help us raise awareness.

There are many things you can do to help your child learn to use sentences. Whether your child is developing typically or has a language delay, here are some ways you can talk to your child to encourage their sentence development. bit.ly/3DjvWfh

Welcome back to school! Wishing students, teachers and staff who support education in Ontario a safe, healthy and happy year ahead!

#Literacy is a critical skill for all of us. Today we celebrate #InternationalReadToMe day. Read to your children. Read to yourself. Model a lifelong love of reading.

This year’s #WorldStorytellingDay theme is “Deep Water.” Oral storytelling builds comprehension, vocab & background knowledge—bridging spoken & written language. Honoring cultural stories helps students see themselves in literacy while expanding their understanding of others.

Today is #Nowruz, marking the first day of spring. It is celebrated as the beginning of the New Year in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East and other regions.