Milestones Matter Therapy

10/01/2025

🌟 October is AAC Awareness Month! 🌟

💬 AAC stands for Augmentative & Alternative Communication, and it includes all the ways someone can share their thoughts when speech isn’t enough.

✨ Examples of AAC:

No-Tech: Gestures, pointing, sign language 🤟
Low-Tech: Picture symbols, communication boards 🖼️
High-Tech: Speech-generating devices, iPad apps 📱

👉 Did you know? AAC isn’t just for children. It supports adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, or living with progressive diseases like ALS.

At Milestones Matter Therapy, we believe every voice matters....whether it’s spoken, signed, or tapped on a screen. 💜

Join us this month as we share tips, myths, and stories that celebrate communication in all its forms!

09/29/2025

Remember the first time your baby looked at you and made a sound? That magic moment when babbling turned into "mama" or "dada"? 💕

Those tiny talks are actually HUGE milestones – and we want to help you recognize and celebrate every single one!
That's why we created Tiny Talks: Your Guide to Speech Milestones from Birth to Three – a parent-friendly playbook that breaks down exactly what to expect during those incredible early years.

No more wondering "is this normal?" or frantically Googling at 2am. Just straightforward, reassuring guidance from speech experts who've seen it all.

🎁 It's completely free and yours to keep!

Download now: [https://milestonesmattertx.com/free-download-the-0-36-months-speech-milestones-checklist-for-parents]

Your little one's voice matters. Let's make sure they're set up for success! 🌟

09/22/2025

📌 Tidbit 2: What words should we model for late talkers?

✔ Familiar words
✔ Words the child doesn’t yet say
✔ Words that matter to the family’s daily life
Start with 5–10 target words and sprinkle them into routines like meals, bath time, or play.
✨ Communication grows best when families pick words that are most important at home!

09/19/2025

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Mateys! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️
🗓️ September 19th
Today be the perfect day t’ sharpen yer speech sails and set course fer clearer communication! ⚓ Whether ye be practicin’ yer /r/ sounds or workin’ on yer articulation treasures, we’re here to help ye talk like a true buccaneer (or just a bit clearer every day)! 🏝️
🗣️ Say it loud, say it proud, and don’t be afraid t’ make some waves!
📍Need help findin’ yer voice or workin’ on speech goals? Drop anchor at our clinic and let’s hoist those skills high! ⛵

09/17/2025

📌 Tidbit 1: Want to Help Your Late Talker Learn New Words?

💡 Research shows that modeling a word 9 times per minute during play is key!

That’s about 270 word models in a 30-minute session—but don’t worry, it doesn’t feel forced when you make it fun! 🧸🐶🧃

08/25/2025

Let’s soak up some sunshine and language! ☀️ Our final post in the series is "Morning Moments: Language Learning." We're showing you how daily outings and outdoor adventures—from the beach to the park—are fantastic for boosting your child's communication skills.

Describing what you see, hearing new sounds, and asking "what if" questions can turn any outing into a fun, educational experience.

Read the full blog to discover how to make every day a language learning day!

https://milestonesmattertx.com/everyday-routines-that-build-communication-skills

08/24/2025

Did you know playtime is one of the most powerful tools for language learning? 🧱

🤸‍♀️ In our third installment, "Morning Moments: Playtime Power," we're exploring how every toy, game, and imaginative adventure is a chance to build communication skills.

From narrating your child’s actions to encouraging turn-taking, there are so many ways to make play purposeful. Let's make every block tower and make-believe story a step toward a new milestone!

Dive into our blog to learn more!

https://milestonesmattertx.com/everyday-routines-that-build-communication-skills

08/23/2025

Mealtimes are more than just eating—they're a golden opportunity for communication! 🍽️✨

Our "Morning Moments: Mealtime Magic" post is the second in our series, showing you how to turn breakfast, lunch, or dinner into a fun, language-rich experience.

By simply talking about what you’re eating, sharing stories, and asking questions, you can help your child expand their vocabulary and social communication skills.

Ready to bring some "mealtime magic" to your table?

Check out our full blog post for more tips and tricks!

https://milestonesmattertx.com/everyday-routines-that-build-communication-skills

08/19/2025

Ready to turn everyday moments into communication milestones? ✨

Life can get busy, but what if we told you that the key to building your child's communication skills is already part of your daily routine? Our new blog, "Everyday Routines that Build Communication Skills," is live on the MMT site! We're breaking down how simple moments—from breakfast to bedtime—are perfect opportunities for growth.

Here's the link to read the full blog and discover how to make every routine matter!

https://milestonesmattertx.com/everyday-routines-that-build-communication-skills

08/15/2025

Skilled speech therapy takes a blended approach of following the child’s interests while embedding opportunities for the child to build meaningful and functional skills.

This child loves puzzles, space, and ABCs so this 10 FOOT puzzle was an obvious choice!

We were able to embed plenty of models for increase pragmatic functions of communication such as asking for help fitting pieces together, asking and answering questions (where’s the A? Here it is!), while also working on our verb targets. We acted out our verbs using inspiration from the cards: “r for rabbit, the rabbit is hopping!”.

This child also doesn’t like to clean up but a game of finding the letter made it oh so much fun while using expanded phrases to “put the B in the box”, “put the C in the box” and so on.

08/11/2025

These are great talking points to take to your child’s teacher to create goals and effective strategies this school year!

Executive Function Challenges + Ways to Help

08/08/2025

Thank you to all the participants in our "Adorn your Classroom" back to school Amazon wishlist drawing 📚 The winners have been notified via email 📧 We truly appreciate you all taking the time to enter and don't forget to 'Like' and follow our page and all that is happening at MMT! Happy 2025-2026 School Year from us to you!