Competent Communicators LLC

03/01/2026

February recap 🤍

This month felt full in the best way.

We spent a lot of time focused on AAC - programming devices, modeling language, troubleshooting, collaborating with teams, and celebrating those small but powerful moments when a student uses their device independently. There’s nothing quite like watching a child realize, “Oh… this works.” Behind the scenes, I’ve also been working with school districts to help students access and implement AAC devices.

And in between all of that? Sensory room sessions filled with movement, play, laughter, and connection. Swings, obstacle courses, jumping, regulating, co-regulating. Because communication grows best when kids feel safe, supported, and engaged.

AAC. Advocacy. Play.

Grateful for the families and schools who trust me to support their students’ voices. 💛

02/25/2026

We have openings for speech therapy and AAC evaluations! Please click the link in the bio for more information.

Www.competentcommunicators.org

02/20/2026

Therapy doesn’t always look the way people expect.

Some activities help kids feel more settled and ready to engage.

Therapy that is child- led has great outcomes for speech development, and children want to move!

02/18/2026

When parents see therapy like this, they often wonder how this is helping with speech.

We use leg weights in the gym, how will this help my child’s speech? 🤔

There’s more going on here.

What do you think this activity is helping with?

02/11/2026

We see so many families who were told to “wait and see.”

Getting support early is care, and it’s never too early to see if your concerns require extra support.

If this helped you breathe a little easier, save it or share it with someone who needs reassurance today.

👆Click the link in our bio to get started with a speech therapy consultation.

02/04/2026

Your toddler is hitting new milestones, and you want to choose the best toys to help their speech and language development, but Ah! so many options!

How do you choose the best ones?

Ask yourself these questions:

📍 Does the toy do the talking for them?

If a toy has batteries and talks, sings, or flashes, it often takes over the “work” of the play. We love toys that require the child to make the “vroom,” “choo-choo,” or “animal sounds.” The more the toy does, the less the child has to do!

📍 Can it be used in more than one way?

Open-ended toys like blocks, silk scarves, or magnetic tiles are speech therapy gold. A block can be a phone, a cookie, or a car. This type of play builds symbolic thinking, which is a massive stepping stone for language.

Most importantly, is your child interested in the toy? Give it some time before giving up on a toy, but play should be fun for the child, and lean into their interests.

📍 Which toy is a household favorite in your home right now? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📍 Looking for an early intervention evaluation in Rhode Island? Click the link in our bio to see how we can support your family here in East Providence!

01/30/2026

When it’s cold in Providence and you’re running out of things to do, books provide a nice escape!

These tips are great to get your kiddo excited about reading and using language! Whether it’s labeling images, using gestalt scripts, or using core AAC all language users can benefit from books that will provide the language for what they are experiencing!

Or, you could always choose a different book to help you escape to a tropical island 🏝️😄

01/24/2026

Here’s one for the toddler mamas!

The toddler stage is one of testing, and protesting and it’s not always easy. But know this is a crucial time where connection is imperative. So even if you’ve picked that chicken nugget your toddler keeps throwing on the floor for the 5th time today, know you patience is planting a seed. Those seeds continue to grow and form a deep connection. That connection becomes communication whether it be through words or, gestures which is on e of the most important skills a child can develop.

Take a deep breath mama, you’re navigating it all at once with grace. You’re doing an incredible job ✨

❤️

Alt text: An video if a boat passing a lighthouse during the day in Rhode Island. There is a text overlay that reads “send this to a toddler mom who is doing a good job”

01/21/2026

Does my child need an AAC evaluation?

If your child has been in Speech Therapy for a while, but still struggling to meaningfully connect and communicate, they may benefit from an AAC evaluation.

At Competent Communicators, we provide AAC evaluations which is the first step toward helping these children connect and be heard!

If you would like more information on AAC evaluations, please visit our website in the bio.

01/15/2026