My Speech

👶 Is your little one always on the move? Here are some tips to help your child settle:

🌈 Create a Routine: Consistent schedules can work wonders. Establish a daily routine with set play, meal, and nap times.

🤸‍♀️ Active Play: Channel that energy! Encourage physical activities or playtime to help them burn off some steam.

🧘‍♂️ Quiet Time: Introduce calming activities like reading or coloring to ease into quieter moments.

👩‍👧‍👦 Patience & Understanding: Recognize that for some children, staying still might be tough. Patience and understanding go a long way!

🤗 Explore Together: Discover activities your child enjoys. Finding their interests might help them settle better.

💡Each child is unique! Embrace their liveliness and find what suits them best! 🌟

Seeing your child’s happiness blossom through speech therapy sessions is truly heartwarming! 😊✨

🚫 Myths busted! Stuttering doesn’t have to define your child’s future.

🦸‍♂️ Wondering how speech therapy can help? Here’s the lowdown:

✨ Boosts Confidence: Therapy teaches techniques for smoother speech and builds confidence.

🌟 Provides Ongoing Support: Your child gets tools for everyday chats and ongoing support.

🚀 Results: Stronger speech, bigger smiles, soaring confidence!

👂 We’ve Got Your Back: Together, let’s empower your child’s voice! 💪

In a typical speech therapy session, there’s far more than simply correcting pronunciation! Speech-Language Pathologists address a range of speech and language challenges, such as struggles in comprehending or processing language, expressing thoughts, needs, or ideas verbally, and so much more. 🗣️💬

Let’s take a glimpse into receptive and expressive language and how they might impact your child. 🔍🧠

✨A question clinicians receive often is “Will my child experience confusion when learning multiple languages at once?” Our simple answer is…No! 📖⭐️

It's a common misconception that learning multiple languages causes confusion. The truth is, many children can develop strong language skills in each language and have cognitive advantages from being bilingual or multilingual. Children are often quite adept at distinguishing between languages and adapting to the context in which they are used. 🌎🗺️🗣️

Children who have a speech or language delay will often struggle to meet communication milestones in one or more languages. If you have concerns regarding your child’s speech and language development, be sure to contact your local pediatrician or speech-language pathologist today! 📞📱📧

Let's clear the air on speech teletherapy! 🗣

✨ Common misconceptions say it's less effective, lacks personal touch, and only addresses specific communication issues. But truth be told, it's a powerful tool, that can help a wide range of speech challenges. 🌟💬

Here are some common misconceptions about speech teletherapy that have been debunked 📚:

1️⃣ “Teletherapy is not as effect as in-person therapy.” Some people believe that teletherapy is not as effective as in-person therapy; however, research has shown that teletherapy can be just as effective when conducted by qualified professionals. 👩‍🏫📖

2️⃣ “Teletherapy adds too much screen time.” Children are actively engaged, communicating, and interacting socially with the clinician, so that parents don’t have to worry about static, unhealthy screen time. 💻⌨️

3️⃣ “Teletherapy isn’t secure or confidential.” Therapists use HIPAA-secured platforms to ensure patient confidentiality and security. 🔐🔑

4️⃣ “My child is too young to participate in teletherapy.” Teletherapy for young children incorporates engaging activities and a parent-coaching model, which involves guiding parents on how to play and use effective therapy strategies at home. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏡

5️⃣ “My child won’t form a personal connection with the therapist.” Teletherapy involves active communication and play between the child and clinician. Many clients and therapists report forming strong connections through teletherapy. 🧩👨‍🏫

6️⃣ “My child won’t be engaged during teletherapy.” Teletherapists use various interactive tools and techniques to engage clients effectively. Movement breaks are also used to give more active children the sensory input they need. 🛝🙆‍♀️

Are you ready to give teletherapy a try? Contact us today for more information! 📞✉️📧📱💬📥

Embrace the light. 💫 Let your child’s journey to success shine bright. ⭐️🗣️👨‍👩‍👦

🌟 Navigating the Journey of an Autism Diagnosis 🗺️💙

Discovering that your child has autism can be a pivotal moment, and you’re not alone on this path. Here are some vital steps to consider:

1️⃣ Connect with Professionals: Reach out to pediatricians, therapists, and specialists who can provide guidance, assessments, and recommendations tailored to your child’s needs.

2️⃣ Consider Early Intervention: Early intervention services can make a world of difference. These therapies can help with communication, social skills, and behavior management.

3️⃣ Educate Yourself: Learn about autism, its traits, and how it affects your child. Knowledge empowers you to provide the best support.

4️⃣ Join a Support Network: Connect with other parents on social media or in support groups who have walked this path. They can offer advice, empathy, and a sense of community.

5️⃣ Celebrate Every Milestone: Recognize and celebrate your child’s achievements, no matter how small. Every step forward is a triumph.

6️⃣ Show Love and Acceptance: Your child is unique and lovable just as they are. Shower them with love, understanding, and acceptance.

7️⃣ Advocate for Inclusion: Advocate for your child’s rights and inclusion in schools, communities, and society. They have a place in this world.

This journey may have its challenges, but it’s also filled with moments of growth, love, and resilience. Together, we can create a more inclusive world for all. 🌍💙

🗣️Wondering if your child needs speech and language therapy? 🧒🏽👦🏼 Here are some common signs to look out for:

1. Late Speech Development 📆
2. Difficulty Pronouncing Sounds 🔤
3. Limited Vocabulary 📚
4. Trouble with Grammar 📝
5. Stuttering 🙅‍♂️
6. Difficulty Understanding Instruction 🧐
7. Social Communication Issues 👫
8. Frustration or Withdrawal 😞

If you notice these signs, it is essential to schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician. You may also contact your local speech-language pathologist for more information. 🚀 Early intervention can make a world of difference in your child’s speech and language development! 🗨️💬

👋 Welcoming new patients with open arms! 🗣️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚

Empowering Communication Everywhere: In-Person, Telehealth, Schools, and Daycares – We've Got You Covered! 🗣️💻🏫👶

Our team of professionals can help your child become a more confident communicator at home and in school. Contact us today to learn more about our services.🗣️📞 (786) 222-8032 | 📧 [email protected]

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Incorporating the toys or activities you already have at home into your daily routine can help your child build expressive language skills and begin to talk more.

Here are 5 expressive language activities you can practice at home:

📚 Picture books: Asking
open-ended questions like “what are they doing?” or “what’s happening in this picture?” can help encourage your child to build stories or answer questions.

🧸 Pretend Play: In a pretending or building a scenario, your child can work on storytelling, sequencing activities, answering questions and more! Remember to ask open-ended questions like “what should we do next?” or “where should we go?”

🚂 Train sets/cars: Cars and trains can be used to have your child verbalize phrases, like “ready, set, go!” or “go fast!” You can encourage your child to make these requests before handing them an item or starting an action.

🫧 Bubbles: This is one of our favorite activities to target speech therapy skills with our younger kiddos! Before blowing bubbles, ask your child to say “more bubbles”, “my turn”, or “your turn”.

🧑‍🍳 Cooking: Cooking is a great way to build expressive language skills through sequencing (e.g., asking your child what happens first? Next? etc.). Having your child narrate the recipe is a great way to do this.

The possibilities are endless! ✨✨

Did these activities help you? Let us know in the comment section below! ⬇️⬇️

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My Speech is now a participating provider with Sunshine Health plans and we are accepting new clients! 📢🥳

Our team is knowledgeable in the insurance process and can help you understand the services that are covered by your plan. We currently have availability for comprehensive evaluations and therapy. Contact us on our website or call us today to learn more!

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month!

Let’s come together to raise awareness, break stigmas, and prioritize hearing and speech health. Together, we can promote understanding about hearing and speech differences, provide resources to prevent hearing loss, and encourage individuals and families to seek treatment for hearing and speech-related difficulties.

Contact us today for more information about our specialized communication services! 💪🗣📢

✨Do you know a family that could benefit from speech and language therapy services? Tell them to contact us today! ✨