Competent Communicators LLC

08/08/2025

Spots have been filling up but we still have some available! Things should be ready to start up by September. Email kaitlin@competentcommunicators.org if you are looking for speech therapy for your child or if you have any questions at all!

07/30/2025

This is a great ready for parents of children who may be "perfectionists" or those who like to study things before trying them. So many great clients come to mind & this explains why so well!

07/28/2025

🌟 Exciting News!🌟

We’re expanding our team — and that means Friday and Saturday appointments will be available very soon! 🎉

Our new clinician brings a wealth of experience and specialized training, including:
✅ Early Intervention
✅ Parent Coaching
✅ Language Disorders
✅ DIR/Floortime
✅ Extensive coursework in Play-Based Therapy
… and she will soon be fully trained in supporting gestalt language processors through the Meaningful Speech course.

If you’ve been waiting for a weekend slot or have been looking for play-based and/or neurodiversity-affirming support for your child, now is the perfect time to reach out!

📩 Email Kaitlin@competentcommunicators.org to inquire about availability — spots will fill quickly!

07/21/2025

We’d love your feedback! If your family has had a positive experience with Competent Communicators LLC, we would be so grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.

Your feedback not only helps our small business grow — it also helps other families find the support they’re looking for.

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Thank you for being a part of our community!

07/18/2025

07/16/2025

Play rarely follows a plan. And that’s the beauty of it. It’s alive.

Being play responsive means staying flexible. You can prep materials, set up a beautiful environment, or imagine how things might go. But true play doesn’t always follow the script.

And that’s not a problem. That’s the point.

Children bring their own ideas, moods, curiosities, and needs into the space. Sometimes they latch onto something unexpected. Sometimes they walk away from what you thought was the good stuff. That’s not failure. It’s feedback.

Being play responsive is about keeping an open mind and adjusting your expectations in real time.
It means asking, What’s happening here? What are they drawn to? What do they need from me, if anything?

It’s not about doing nothing. And it’s not about controlling everything.
It’s the middle ground, where you stay present, observe carefully, and shift as needed.

Because when we can let go of what should happen and respond to what is happening…that’s when we truly support play.

Not just the kind we planned for. But the kind that matters.

07/16/2025

🎓We have another recent grad to shout out! Congratulations to Sailor on her graduation from Competent Communicators LLC!

When we first met Sailor in January 2024, her language consisted of a limited inventory of gestalts like “my turn,” “oh no,” “woo hoo,” “yeah,” “here you go,” “come on,” and “help me.” It was clear she had SO much to say but could not get it out. Recognizing Sailor’s unique communication style, her mom sought out a clinic specifically trained in Gestalt Language Processing — and we’ve been so honored to support her journey ever since.

By the time she graduated this June, Sailor was using 7+ word sentences, engaging in back-and-forth conversations, sharing her thoughts and ideas, and asking and answering questions with confidence. Her progress is a reflection of consistent carryover from her family, a developmentally aligned preschool program, and Sailor’s own determination and spark. We’re so proud of you, Sailor!

07/15/2025

🎓 Big congratulations to John on his recent graduation from Competent Communicators LLC! When we first met, John had an amazing vocabulary of nouns but wasn’t yet communicating in phrases. Over the past two years, we’ve watched him grow into a confident communicator — using his AAC device to type, spell, and build full sentences. Before moving to Florida, John was not only a wiz on his device but also self-generating spoken sentences and thriving. We’re so proud of all the progress he’s made and can’t wait to see what he does next! You are the best, John!

07/14/2025

Here’s a peek behind the scenes at Competent Communicators! 🌟 From sensory play to language building, every session is an opportunity for growth and connection. Our therapists work hard to create a fun, supportive environment where every child’s voice is heard and celebrated. 💬✨

07/14/2025

Here are four tips to keep in mind when working with your toddler or early language learner. These tips will take off the pressure to produce a response and make interactions fun & fulfilling for the child - typically we see best outcomes for early language clients when we decrease pressure, not increase it. Hope these help! 👶🏼

04/22/2025

There’s so much more to focus on in a speech therapy lesson than “teaching” language. If we keep these ideas at the forefront of our therapy, the language will flow naturally and won’t need to be explicitly taught. 🤝💬🌈