Parents' and children's names have been changed to protect their privacy. The quotes below are the parent's own words from our private community, lightly trimmed.
This family saw their daughter go from only saying 'mama' and avoiding people to talking in phrases, singing along with others, potty training, and trying new foods over about ten months in the program. Results vary by child, and the parent credits consistent gut-healing and nutrition steps alongside the program's guidance.
| Where they started | Where they are now |
|---|---|
| Her daughter was only saying 'mama', had no speech, receptive language, or joint attention skills, would run away from people, throw toys and food on the floor, and struggled to sit still or engage with others. | Her daughter is chatting, singing along to songs, saying phrases like 'I love you' and 'Happy Birthday', playing calmly with strangers and family, using the toilet consistently, enjoying a wider variety of foods, and staying calm in places that used to overwhelm her. |
Her daughter, who had only been saying 'mama' up until six weeks before, greeted and played nonstop with a family member for two hours.
“was only saying, 'mama' up until 6 weeks ago before we started this course” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
She said 'I love you' for the first time, sang along to favourite songs, and repeated words and short phrases.
“She is also singing along to her favourite songs and repeating words and short phrases” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
She sat calmly for 25 minutes on a coffee date without running away, and an assessor noted progress in pointing, talking, and interacting with others.
“she sat for 25 minutes very calm and could follow my instructions asking her to sit down” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
Her mom reflected on how different her daughter was compared to a few months earlier, noting she couldn't point or speak before and is now a happier child.
“I can't believe this is the same child that couldn't point and speak a few months ago” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
She spent an afternoon at nursery hugging other children and asking for a 'Big cuddle', a big change from running away from people months before.
“5 months ago she would run away from anyone that approached her” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
She began joining in group singing at a gymnastics class, sitting front and center with the instructor, and said Happy Birthday to a cousin.
“Today she was the first child to go to sit with the instructor when he announced singing” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
After a dedicated weekend, she consistently used the toilet with no accidents, and she began trying savory foods including veggies, seeds, and fish hidden in pancakes, plus playing with unfamiliar children at a busy farm.
“she hasn't had any accidents today and yesterday and has consistently used the toilet” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
After months of building up foods gradually, she ate a full plate of roasted vegetables and meat patties and hasn't been throwing food, a big shift from before.
“She has never eaten a meal like this before, it had to be disguised in pancakes etc but the last few weeks she has been accepting more colours and textures” (parent in Six Months to Speech)
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This is one family's experience, shared by a parent in our private community in their own words. Parents' and children's names have been changed to protect their privacy. Results vary from child to child. Six Months to Speech is a coaching and education program, not medical treatment, and it does not replace care from your child's doctors or therapists.
About the author. Chelsea Juels, M.S. (@the_holistic_schoolpsych, The Holistic School Psych), is a mom of three, a Certified Nutritional Therapist with an autism focus, and holds an M.S. in School Psychology. Her twin boys were level 3 autistic and nonverbal; today they speak in full sentences. More about Chelsea.
This article is educational and is not medical advice. Talk with your child's pediatrician about any medical, feeding or diet concerns. Individual results vary. Published October 15, 2026.
This mom shared that her daughter went from only saying 'mama' to chatting, singing along, and saying phrases like 'I love you' over several months. Every child's journey looks different though, so results vary - if you want to understand the approach behind stories like this, our free live training walks through how it works.
She mentioned dedicating one long weekend to potty training alongside their food routine, and her daughter was using the toilet consistently right after. Every child is different and timelines vary a lot, so it's worth watching the free live training to see the thinking behind this kind of progress.
In these posts, this mom described her daughter slowly accepting more textures and foods like vegetables and meat over many months, after starting with just a few ingredients. Progress with eating takes time and looks different for every child, so check out the free live training to learn more about the approach.
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