Skill Builders

09/09/2025

We’re excited to share a wonderful opportunity with a new community partner. The McClerren Group is hosting a free parent group for those of children with special needs. The next cohort launches September 30th! Link in comments for more information.

09/04/2025

Huge welcome to our newest OT member, Ms. Georgia! Be sure to give her a wave or a high five when you see her in any one of our offices.

08/29/2025

Excited and belated welcome to one of our newest SLPs, Cindy! Give her a big hello when you see her after school on Wednesdays & Thursdays in McLean 👋

08/28/2025

Next month! Save the date: Saturday 9/27 in our McLean office. RSVP to Jane.

08/04/2025

SAVE THE DATE: August 16, 2025. 11am. 💻

LINK in comment: Toby Latham, counsel at Vasseghi Law Group, advises individuals, organizations, and companies on matters concerning disability law and policy.

During this webinar, Toby will share his experience as an advocate for and with people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This conversation will cover (i) common pitfalls Toby has encountered with developing and managing Individualized Education Programs for students who need and use AAC, (ii) an overview of Virginia’s first law addressing supports and services for students who need and use AAC in our public schools, and (iii) a preview of advocacy projects he and others are working on to improve AAC services and supports.

The event will close with an informal meet-and-greet — a chance for attendees to connect, ask questions, and build community.

07/23/2025

Our Board Member Toby Latham and his family were featured in USA TODAY, sharing their story about how proposed Medicaid cuts could impact families of children with disabilities across our community.

The Latham's know firsthand how critical Medicaid is for families like theirs. Their son, Calvin, was born with a brain malformation and needs daily support with eating, drinking, bathing, and getting dressed.

When private insurance couldn't cover all of Calvin's needs, Medicaid stepped in to fill the gaps, covering everything from his adaptive equipment and speech device to the in-home attendant care that helps him start and end each day.

"We're not on this because we're trying to play the system. We're on it because we need it. He needs it. He deserves to have a fulfilling, rich life in his community," Lindsey Latham told USA Today.

Every child deserves access to the services and support they need to thrive in their community. We're grateful to have advocates like Toby and Lindsay who are willing to share their family's journey to help others understand what's at stake.

Read the full USA Today story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/19/caregiving-parents-disabled-kids-medicaid-cuts/84028418007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLt6_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFick91VDF3TTRVYmVxOGRyAR7_tTX665UzolPfL6t4lcbpAf1AUGCkY16WMQ7PGJdQzyJA4xVa3a7wGrcNKg_aem_i0Za1TlLcevtyrjxwNro3A

07/22/2025

👟 Save the date and let’s walk! Excited to support a wonderful organization and cause 👟

07/11/2025

06/23/2025

Good morning! We have discovered that our automated appointment notification system is down and therefore, reminders were not sent out as usual last night. If you have an appointment scheduled today and have not heard otherwise from your child's therapist, you still have an appointment! If you would like to confirm or have further questions, please email your child's therapist and appointments@skillbuildersllc.com. Thank you and we do apologize for any confusion!

05/30/2025

We are closing out National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with our final post honoring a few more fabulous Skill Builders speech-language pathologists!!!

We are thankful for all our amazing SLPs and team members!

05/21/2025

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

As promised, we are continuing to play “Guess that Speech-language pathologist?”

We are learning about their favorite childhood toys and activities along with some tips on how to develop speech and language skills with these toys and activities.

05/16/2025

Happy Speech-Language- Hearing Month! We are celebrating our SLPs at Skill Builders by playing “Guess that Speech-language pathologist (SLP)?” while also learning about their favorite childhood toys and activities.

Be on the lookout for upcoming posts as we have more Skill Builders SLPs to honor.