SpeakEasy Therapy Factory Speech- Language & Swallowing Services, LLC.

02/27/2026

“Happy National Retro Day”
Taking a trip down memory lane with us and practice making the “R” sound.

Retroflex R might be a good way to practice for Retro Day!!!

There two ways to practice this sound
-Retroflex R: Lifting the back sides of the tongue to touch the upper back molars while curling the apex of the tongue
Or
-Bunched R: Keeping the top of the tongue down while bunching the back of the tongue.

Have fun!!

02/23/2026

Gullah Geechee Culture

As we come an end of Black History Month, we could not pass up the opportunity to recognize a group of African American people who live along the coastal areas and islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The Gullah/Geechee language spoken by this group is an English based- creole language recognized as a dialect and not a language disorder. Furthermore, Gullah/Geechee is not a “broken” language, but merely a language which includes unique phonological, syntactic, and lexical elements, combining West African languages with English, Portuguese, and French. This language is often mistakenly diagnosed as a speech disorder due to differences from General or Standard American English.

The Gullah/ Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor from NC to FL, was established in 2006 by Congress. The Gullah/ Geechee culture practices special and unique traditions to include homemade sweetgrass basket weaving. This tradition continues to be passed down to generations to come.

Gullah/ Geechee food is made with love and passion. No meal is complete without rice, specifically red rice, sided with gumbo and fried fish. Musical traditions include singing of songs called “ring shout”, a spiritual and musical ritual.
We thank the Gullah/Geechee culture for sharing this experience and knowledge with us. Happy Black History Month to all!!!!

02/20/2026

02/14/2026

“Smell the LOVE ❤️ in the air!”

This activity is super cute and smells amazing. All you need is Glue and Strawberry Jello! Yes, that is it.

Instructions:
- Put as much glue as you want on your heart and use a spoon to smooth it out.
- Sprinkle the Jello powder on the glue and make sure it covers the glue.
-Add another layer if you like!

That is it! Smell AWAY !!!

To make it more interesting, add pictures of your clients articulation sounds around it so they can practice at home.

Happy Valentine 💘 Day

02/10/2026

02/06/2026

“Let’s learn about Black History through reading comprehension stories. Here are a few pioneers who have created change in history and culture throughout all of America. Read these short story passages together, then have your client answer the questions below”.

01/31/2026

“As your child grows, there are specific sounds they should be able to produce by certain ages. Often times parents have concerns when their child is not yet producing a sound appropriately. The reason for that may just be that they have not yet reached the appropriate age to articulate that sound. Here is a Speech Sound Development chart you can always refer to and use as a resourceful tool to make sure your kiddo is on track!!

01/26/2026

One of the favorite toys in every SpeakEasy Speech therapist bag is the VTech Chomp & Count Dino!!! There are multiple ways to target various goals with this little guy. Below are a few examples of some goals which can be targeted using this fun toy!!!

01/23/2026

The /p/ sound is a “stop” sound at the beginning of the word “pie” (p-aI)

Correct production of the /p/ sound……….

-/p/ is a “plosive/ stop” sound which should be mastered by the age of 2;3- 3;0 years old.

-/p/ is produced by gently pressing your two lips together to form a seal, while stopping the airflow.

-Build pressure by holding the closure briefly. Allow air to build up behind your lips.

-Open your lips quickly, letting the air explode out as a short burst, releasing it as a puff.

-Do not use your voice while doing this. /p/ is a voiceless sound. (producing /p/ is similar to producing the /b/ sound, but in contrast the voice should be turned on for /b/.)

- Use a mirror to ensure proper placement of the lips. (They should come together, then pop open.)