Communication is about much more than talking. At its core, communication is a tool. We communicate to ask for help, share information, express opinions, solve problems, and connect with other people. The ultimate goal is not simply for a child to say more words, it's for those words to serve a meaningful purpose. This is where functional communication skills become so important. When language is functional, children can use it effectively across different people, settings, a

Parents often think language development happens during structured teaching moments, therapy sessions, or educational activities. While those experiences can certainly help, some of the most powerful opportunities for growth happen during the ordinary moments that occur every day. Breakfast conversations, getting dressed, running errands, playing games, and helping with household tasks all create natural opportunities for communication. When we start viewing everyday interact

So you’ve got your framework in hand— Know How, Can Do, Want To —and you’re starting to spot it in real time. You’ve figured out that...