We are Cherie and Alicia, two pediatric speech-language pathologists who have a passion for opening the doors of communication for all children with characteristics of autism and those diagnosed with autism.
We believe that when parents meet their children where they are, to first create the joy of back-and-forth interaction, parents unlock their children’s communication in a way that no one else can.
We teach and coach on our approach, IRC-1 Minute at a Time ™, where we empower parents with the tools and strategies to create meaningful and purposeful connection and communication with their toddlers
one interaction at a time.
Our 3 step approach is a systematic process in helping your child learn the value, purpose and joy of communication so that communication can develop naturally without prompting or pressure.
When communication comes from an internally motivated place, your child then becomes more likely to use it unprompted and with purpose
By working consistently within tiny interactions throughout your day, you are teaching your child over time that tuning in to you and others is worth it and that the communication process feels good enough to become
an active participant in it
