Products we actually recommend
Books, speech tools, sensory gear, and nutrition picks — the same stuff therapists hand parents. Some links may be affiliate links; they help keep Parla free.
Books for parents
The handful of books that actually change how you talk with your child.
The Hanen Centre's classic. Practical scripts for turning everyday moments into language practice.
Reframes autistic behavior as meaningful communication. Changes how you listen.
A nonspeaking autistic teen answers the questions parents wish they could ask.
Speech & oral-motor tools
Simple tools therapists actually use for apraxia and oral-motor practice.
A safe chew that builds jaw strength — often used for kids working on speech clarity.
Graduated straws for building lip closure, tongue retraction, and breath support.
The gold-standard picture cards for childhood apraxia of speech.
Sensory & regulation
Tools that help a dysregulated kid get back to a place where communication is possible.
Gut & nutrition
Not medical advice — talk to your pediatrician. These are things families ask about most.
Disclosure: Parla is free forever. Some outbound links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no cost to you. We only list things we'd hand a friend. Nothing here is medical advice — check with your pediatrician or SLP.