Championing communication
through story and science
As both a speech pathologist and children's author, I believe every voice matters, whether it whispers, shouts, signs, or stays beautifully silent.
I write books that celebrate communication differences and create tools that empower families to nurture their child's unique voice through play, connection, and joy. My work bridges clinical expertise with heartfelt storytelling to support children who are still finding their words and the families who love them exactly as they are.
Because being heard isn't about volume, it's about being truly received.
We hear you.
We love you.
Exactly as you are.
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Tiny Talkers:
Sound Play for Growing Voices
helps young children build the foundations of speech through playful, sound-rich interactions.
Inspired by families navigating delayed speech and limited sound production, it empowers parents, carers, and educators to encourage communication through movement, rhythm, imitation, and joy.
Written by a speech pathologist, Tiny Talkers offers a neuro-affirming, developmentally respectful approach that celebrates every sound as a big step. It complements a card deck designed for play-based sound exploration and promotes connection without pressure or clinical language.
At its heart, Tiny Talkers champions inclusive, accessible tools that help every child grow their voice through love, laughter, and play.
Little Soundlings
is a playful and research-informed card deck created to support young children who are developing their speech sounds. Each card invites children to explore sounds through movement, rhythm, and imitation, helping them build a stronger foundation for clear speech.
Designed by a speech pathologist, Little Soundlings blends fun with purpose. The activities encourage connection between children and their communication partners while boosting confidence, curiosity, and engagement with sounds.
This resource can be used by parents, carers, educators, and therapists to create a sound-rich environment at home, in the classroom, or during therapy. It works beautifully alongside speech pathology sessions or as a stand-alone tool for families who want to bring more intentional sound play into everyday life.
Little Soundlings celebrates every small sound as a step forward, making the journey of speech development joyful, inclusive, and stress-free.
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Tash Howlett
(aka Natasha 'Tash' Nester)
Championing Communication Through Story and Science
As both a practicing speech pathologist and children's author, I believe that every voice matters, whether it whispers, shouts, signs, or stays beautifully silent. My work bridges the clinical world of evidence based practice with the profound power of storytelling to create meaningful change in how we understand and support communication.
My Core Beliefs
Communication is not one-size-fits-all.
I advocate for neurodivergent-affirming approaches that celebrate the many ways humans connect and express themselves. Through my clinical practice as Natasha 'Tash' Nester and my writing as Tash Howlett, I challenge traditional deficit based models in favour of strength based, relationship centered interventions.
Families are the first and most important communication partners.
My work empowers parents, carers, and educators with practical, play based tools that transform everyday moments into rich communication opportunities. I believe therapeutic support should enhance family connections, not replace them.
Stories have the power to heal and include.
Through children's books like Tiny Talkers and raw, honest picture books for adults, I create narratives that give voice to experiences often left unspoken, communication differences, grief, neurodivergence, and the complex beauty of raising children who see the world differently.
My Professional Stance
I stand firmly for accessible, inclusive communication support that:
Honours each child's unique developmental journey without pressure or clinical judgment
Provides families with evidence based tools wrapped in joy, play, and genuine connection
Challenges systems and attitudes that marginalise different ways of communicating
Creates space for both celebration and grief in the communication journey
My Promise
Whether I'm supporting families in clinical practice or crafting stories that speak for those who can't yet, don't always, or won't, my commitment remains constant: to help every person feel seen, heard, and celebrated exactly as they are. Because being heard isn't about volume; it's about being truly received.
We hear you.
We love you.
Exactly as you are.
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Tiny Talkers:
Sound Play for Growing Voices
helps young children build the foundations of speech through playful, sound-rich interactions. Inspired by families navigating delayed speech and limited sound production, it empowers parents, carers, and educators to encourage communication through movement, rhythm, imitation, and joy.
Written by a speech pathologist, Tiny Talkers offers a neuro-affirming, developmentally respectful approach that celebrates every sound as a big step. It complements a card deck designed for play-based sound exploration and promotes connection without pressure or clinical language. At its heart, Tiny Talkers champions inclusive, accessible tools that help every child grow their voice through love, laughter, and play.
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Tiny Talkers:
Sound Play for Growing Voices
helps young children build the foundations of speech through playful, sound-rich interactions. Inspired by families navigating delayed speech and limited sound production, it empowers parents, carers, and educators to encourage communication through movement, rhythm, imitation, and joy.
Written by a speech pathologist, Tiny Talkers offers a neuro-affirming, developmentally respectful approach that celebrates every sound as a big step. It complements a card deck designed for play-based sound exploration and promotes connection without pressure or clinical language. At its heart, Tiny Talkers champions inclusive, accessible tools that help every child grow their voice through love, laughter, and play.
Little Soundlings
is a playful and research-informed card deck created to support young children who are developing their speech sounds. Each card invites children to explore sounds through movement, rhythm, and imitation, helping them build a stronger foundation for clear speech.
Designed by a speech pathologist, Little Soundlings blends fun with purpose. The activities encourage connection between children and their communication partners while boosting confidence, curiosity, and engagement with sounds.
This resource can be used by parents, carers, educators, and therapists to create a sound-rich environment at home, in the classroom, or during therapy. It works beautifully alongside speech pathology sessions or as a stand-alone tool for families who want to bring more intentional sound play into everyday life.
Little Soundlings celebrates every small sound as a step forward, making the journey of speech development joyful, inclusive, and stress-free.
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Not a how-to guide — a mirror for the messy mix of grief, hope, and love that comes with raising a child whose voice sounds different.
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What People Are Saying!
Bec D
As a dad, I can’t recommend Tiny Talkers by Tash Howlett enough! My little boy’s speech hasn’t come easily, but this book’s fun characters and playful sound games have us laughing and learning together. Written by a speech pathologist, it’s a heartfelt, easy way to support my son’s growing voice. A total win for us!
Brock
To say that my daughter loves Tash's book is an understatement! It is a staple in our bedtime routine. Mia loves to explore the beautiful illustrations and talk about what she sees. We have read it that many times that she can parrot the words on the story. I can't wait to see more books from Tash and add them to our collection!
Shelly C
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