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Olive Tree Speech is a private practice providing in-home services to clients in Bergen County!

11/05/2026

Got 10 minutes to play? 🚂 Here’s how to use trains to support early language development.

You don’t need special materials or structured teaching, just simple strategies woven into play.

Try this: 🚂 Model simple words like “go,” “stop,” “fast,” “train” 🚂 Create verbal routines like “ready… set… go!” 🚂 Incorporate sound effects to support early communication 🚂 Imitate your child’s play actions to build engagement

These small moments of shared play help build attention, imitation, and early communication skills in a natural way.
If your child is learning to talk, how you play matters just as much as what you play with 💛

Save this for your next play session 🚂

05/05/2026

What actually counts as a word? 👶🏽🗣️

A word counts if it is:
• Used consistently
• Has meaning
• Intentional

That means first words can look like:
• “Mama” or “Dada” (used for a specific person)
• “Ba” for ball or “baba” for bottle
• “Up” to be picked up
• “Hi” or “Bye”
• Animal sounds like “moo” or “woof”
• Vehicle sounds like “vroom”
• Fun exclamations like “uh-oh” or “yay!”

And yes, these ALL count:
• Partial words
• Approximations
• Sound effects
• Signs (communication is communication!)

What doesn’t count?
• Random babbling
• Words only said once
• Sounds without clear meaning

Bottom line: it’s about communication, not perfection. Every child’s first words will look a little different 💛

Save this for later if you’re tracking milestones!

29/04/2026

Words are building blocks 🧱💬

From 12 to 36 months, your child’s vocabulary is growing fast. Sometimes in bursts, sometimes slowly and steadily. There’s a wide range of “typical,” but tracking how words increase over time helps us understand how communication is developing.
Every child develops differently, but word count milestones matter.

If you’re concerned about how many words your child is using for their age, or feel they’re not meeting speech milestones, reach out.

Early support can make a big difference.

27/04/2026

“Let’s wait and see” is something many parents hear when they bring up concerns about speech and language development.

And the honest answer is: it depends.

Some children do naturally catch up with time, while others benefit from early support to build communication skills sooner.

The challenge is that there’s no single clear sign that gives a perfect answer which is why guidance from a speech and language specialist can be so important.

A speech and language evaluation can help you understand: ✔ what’s typical ✔ what may need support ✔ and what your next steps should be

If you’re feeling unsure, you don’t have to figure it out alone. You can book a free consultation at the link in my bio to talk through your concerns, gain clarity and decide on next steps 🩷

16/03/2026

🌈🍀 We had so much fun today exploring the colors of the rainbow and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Lots of playing, discovering, and building communication skills along the way 💛

Come join the fun at Babbles & Books! The spring semester begins April 6 for children ages 6–18 months. You can register with or DM me fit the sign up link! 🔗

13/03/2026

Had the best time with at this week. Met so many amazing moms, shared stories, and talked all things speech & language. From building first words to simple ways to encourage more language at home, we covered so much together.

Small shifts in everyday moments can make a big difference in how our little ones learn to communicate 🤍

24/02/2026

Anybody else over this weather? 🥶

SLPs, TouchChat HD with WordPower has been a game changer for my AAC learners, and you can get it FREE after doing a training!

DM me for the link! 💬✨

20/02/2026

Pop the Pig will always be number one 🏆
Puglicious… not so much 🫠

SLPs - what’s YOUR holy grail toy? 👇

13/02/2026

Got 10 minutes to play? That’s more than enough 💛
You don’t need special toys, long activities, or perfect play to support your child’s speech and language. Small, intentional moments during play can make a big difference.

Try these simple strategies the next time you’re playing together: 🌟 Label what you see
🌟 Act out actions 🌟 Model basic concepts 🌟 Repeat, repeat, repeat 🌟 Add one more word 
Remember: your child doesn’t have to say the words for this to be helpful. Hearing and seeing language during play is powerful.

Save this for later and follow along for more play-based speech tips ✨

04/02/2026

Mealtime is a great opportunity to build early language 🥄
🍌 Talk about what your baby is eating, seeing, and doing (“banana,” “soft,” “bite,” “more”)
🥄 Name foods and utensils to build understanding and vocabulary
🗣️ Describe actions like “eat,” “chew,” and “all done” using short, simple phrases
⏸️ Pause and wait. Give your child time to respond with sounds, gestures, eye contact, or words
🔁 Repetition matters! Hearing the same meaningful words during daily routines helps words stick
✨ Building language doesn’t require extra work. Daily routines are the best learning moments.

📩 Want to learn more ways to support your child’s communication at home? Reach out for parent coaching and individualized strategies tailored to your child.

26/01/2026

💬 Think sign language will confuse your little one? Think again!

Sign language is a fun, easy way to support communication and language development for babies and toddlers. Swipe to see 4 common myths and the truth behind them!

✨ Tip: Start with a few signs during everyday routines, say the word out loud, and repeat.

📚 Want to learn more signs to practice during daily routines at home? Join my baby sign language class for ages 6-24 months!

Link in bio or sign up at www.olivetreespeechtherapy.com/classes 🔗

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