Author Archives: Roz Griffiths

Regulation vs. Compliance: Why the Difference Matters More Than We Think

As a speech and language therapist working closely within a multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists and psychotherapists, I often find myself revisiting a deceptively simple question: Are we supporting a child to become regulated – or simply compliant? At first glance, those words may seem interchangeable. But over the years, I’ve learned that the […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Understanding, Supporting and Celebrating Neurodiversity

What if the way someone sees the world isn’t “wrong” at all – just different? That’s the reality of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that shapes how people experience life, connect with others and express themselves. ASD isn’t an illness to cure – it’s a different way of thinking, feeling and communicating. […]