More Than Words: How Children Really Understand Communication

Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support · Apr 23, 2026 · 12m

Hey everyone,

This week’s episode is inspired by something I use often in the therapy room… a simple reminder that communication is more than words.

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We so often focus on what children say… but not always on what they are showing us.

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In this episode, I unpack how much meaning is carried through tone, gestures, and facial expression, and how these can completely change the way a child understands and communicates.

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Because for many children, especially those with communication difficulties, words alone are not enough.

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I talk about:

💫 Why communication is about what we show, not just what…