Sprouted Roots Therapy & Wellness

Portland families - we still have a few spots available!

Join us for our 6-week play-based speech-language group, designed specifically with neurodivergent children ages 3-6 in mind. Led by two neurodivergent SLPs/certified children's yoga instructors, we focus on:
✨ Body-based language & interoception
✨ Authentic communication (not masking!)
✨ Self-advocacy skill building
✨ Connection without conformity
✨ Child-led play & mindful movement

Saturday mornings starting January 31st at Raising Brave Kids - Child & Family Therapy in NW Portland. Max 6 kids, so each child gets individualized attention.

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A question we've been exploring a lot lately is "How can we better respect and support children's autonomy in our daily interactions?"

Our conversation led to our latest blog post and free resource - Nurturing Autonomy: A Caregiver's Guide & Checklist. Watch the YouTube video and check out our website to download all of our free resources.

Nuturing Safety and Bodily Autonomy in Education 🔍 Discover the crucial balance between safety and autonomy in education!As therapists, parents, educators, and childcare providers, we often overlook a fund...

New blog post!

Check out this informative blog post about supporting language development in Autistic children who communicate using echolalia. The article provides valuable insights and practical tips for speech therapists working with Autistic children who rely on echolalia as their primary mode of communication.

It's important to tailor speech therapy sessions to the unique needs and preferences of Autistic children, particularly those who are Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs). Here are five tips for designing successful and supportive sessions:

1. Make it play-based
2. Incorporate their specific interests into the session
3. Use multi-sensory activities
4. Provide experiences and activities that support regulation
5. Use visual aids to help them see the big picture

Remember, every child is different, so it's crucial to be flexible and adjust each session to a child's individual needs and communication style. Let's support Autistic children in developing their language skills in a way that is engaging and enjoyable!

Tailoring Speech Therapy for Autistic Children: Insights and Practical Tips for Supporting GLPs — Sprouted Roots Learn valuable insights and practical tips for providing speech therapy to Autistic children who rely on echolalia as their primary mode of communication. Discover how play-based therapy, incorporating interests and passions, multi-sensory activities, and visual aids can support language development

It is crucial to recognize the potential impact of trauma on a child's development and behavior, particularly when working with children with disabilities, who are statistically more likely to experience violence and neglect.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment for our clients, it is imperative to adopt a trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive approach. This means prioritizing the creation of a predictable and secure environment, building positive relationships through play-based therapy, being attuned to the child's needs and boundaries, providing unconditional acceptance, and promoting autonomy.

These practices are essential in preventing further trauma and facilitating healing, growth, and effective communication. For more information on implementing these trauma-sensitive practices in speech therapy, please refer to our latest blog post.

5 Trauma-Informed Tips for Speech Therapists — Sprouted Roots Speech therapists often work with children who have experienced trauma in their lives. In fact, studies show that disabled students are more likely to experience trauma, including violence and neglect, than students without disabilities. In addition, certain disabilities can impact an individual's a