PlayTalk&Grow Speech Therapy

09/28/2025

October is AAC awareness month! If you have been wanting an AAC app for your child or to build your selection as a SLP, now is the time! Discounts all month.

WooHoo! It’s almost October 🎉 …which means it’s almost time for AMAZING deals on AAC apps and special education supports for AAC Awareness Month!

A huge THANK YOU 🙏 to the vendors and developers who make these important supports accessible to more people in our AAC community.

💡 I’ve put together two downloadable versions:
• Graphic (clickable PDF with all the deals)
• Screenreader-friendly, simplified text version

👉 Download them here: https://bit.ly/AACAwarenessDeals2025

Let’s spread the word so families, educators, and professionals can take advantage of these savings all month long!

09/28/2025

We are looking for another SLP to join our Team!!! Send resumes to office@playtalkandgrow.com

We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about our field. Must be well-versed in neurodiversity affirming practices and use a strengths-based model. Desired experience of up to 2 years in the field with knowledge in Articulation Disorders and treatment strategies, AAC, language, autism, and early intervention. Full-time position available. Base salary or paid per-visit pay scale.

You will be taking over an existing caseload of 30-40 patients. Most of these patients are children with articulation delays.

09/14/2025

Discover what teens have to say about our group! We are looking for more teens to join our Neurodiverse Teen Group.

All genders are welcome. Ages 16-18 with an interest in meeting other teens. This is a hangout group. We play games, have snacks, and have conversations. It's not therapy, but guidance is offered if there is interest.

We meet on Monday evenings at 5:00 p.m. at our office. Cost is $20 per meeting, but we are flexible if this is a barrier.

Contact Chrissy at office@playtalkandgrow.com to enroll or for more details.

08/28/2025

Presuming competence matters.

Read this article and share it far and wide.

Our nonspeakers have language and abilities. They just can’t speak.

It’s all motor planning!! Focus on motor.

Message me to learn more!

Viraj Dhanda's norm-shattering acceptance was made all the more poignant because he was considered intellectually challenged for the first 14 years of his life.

08/17/2025

🗣️ Worried about your child’s communication?
Early support makes a BIG difference!

Whether it’s speech sounds, stuttering, or language skills — speech therapy helps kids build confidence and thrive. 🌟

📞 Call us today to schedule an appointment and give your child the tools they need to shine!

08/17/2025

✨ Speech vs. Language in Kids ✨

Speech = how words sound (pronunciation, voice, fluency).

Language = what words mean and how we use them (vocabulary, grammar, understanding).

💡 A child may speak clearly but struggle to express ideas (language delay) — or know what they want to say but have trouble making the sounds (speech delay).

👶 Both are important for communication growth!

08/15/2025

And just like that...

💔 Starting October 1, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will roll out a minimum 3% cut in reimbursement rates for all Medicaid providers — yes, that includes Speech services.

NC will cut Medicaid provider rates:

–3% general services
–8–10% inpatient care
–10% autism & behavioral therapy

These aren’t “extras” — they’re lifelines for single moms, families with multiples, and kids with disabilities. Fewer providers will mean fewer options and longer waits.

This isn’t just a budget cut — it’s a cut to access, dignity, and care.

Medicaid has the lowest reimbursement rate in our state, and all private insurance companies base their rates on the Medicaid rate. Once that is reduced, all private insurance companies will also lower their rates. This impact will be huge and financially devastating to medical professionals.

If you think...I don't have Medicaid, so it won't affect me. Think again. When your doctor's office closes, when your hospitals close...This WILL affect everyone. Medicaid and Medicare keep our medical industry afloat. Reduced rates mean fewer providers.

Send a message to learn more

07/18/2025

We’re Not Going Far — Just a Fresh New Space! 🏢✨

We have loved working alongside The Family OT, but we both need more space. It’s a good thing! But it means that we will be moving our office.

The Family OT will remain at 10 Regent Park Blvd.

Don’t worry, we will be right next door. We will adjust our schedules slightly to allow time for families to attend their scheduled OT sessions as needed.

To reach our new office, drive to the right of our current building and follow the parking lot around to the rear of the building. Follow the signs to drive straight up the hill. Our office is the first door on the left.

With any move, things may not be perfect at first.
We will do all we can to make this transition smooth for everyone.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.

07/12/2025

This!!! He spells using his thumb!! Communication can look different. Non speakers have things to say we just have to support the motor planning to help them share it. ♥️♥️♥️

06/16/2025

This is a perfect example of how we "work" and "play" in speech therapy! May look like chaos or too many toys to some, but it's purposeful, meaningful and child-led. Anna added letter cards to support literacy while engaging in his interests. Words were spelled and ideas were shared. It's everything we want!

06/16/2025

Play Talk & Grow has the best team of SLPs. We are a little bit serious and a whole lot of fun! We have grown from just me to a team of 7 in 3 years. It's been quite the journey with many challenges, but these ladies have stuck with me through it all! Nothing will stop us! I'm grateful for each one of you!

05/05/2025

It’s Apraxia Awareness Month. The motor cortex not only is critical for speech it’s how we control our entire body. If there is a disconnect in the motor cortex and body movements you will have difficulty controlling all parts of your body. This is very common in nonspeakers. More to come…