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Help Me Speak, LLC

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Help Me Speak, LLC

Oromyofunctional, Communication, & Learning Skills
Improving BESST skills for all clients
(Breathing, Eating, Swallowing, Sleep, & Talking)

Our SLPs are trained in the latest and most effective evaluation & therapy techniques, such as: *PROMPT*, *Orofacial Myology*, Talk Tools, *Complete Speech--SmartPalate*, Beckman stretches, Kaufman techniques, *Help Me Eat* (Food Chaining, SOS Approach to Feeding, AEIOU), Interactive Metronome, REI, Sign language, *iPad apps* for therapy, & more. We treat clients with a variety of genetic diagnoses, Tongue Tie, oral swallowing difficulty, Autism, Apraxia, Down syndrome, dyslexia, language learning difficulties, tongue thrust, articulation errors, hearing impairment, & others.

01/11/2026

Mouth breathing during sleep can impact jaw position, facial growth, and speech clarity. Checking nighttime breathing and addressing airway concerns early can support clearer speech and healthy development.

💬 Comment “SPEECH” if you want help understanding how breathing patterns may be affecting your child’s speech.

01/10/2026

Because when the jaw can’t move independently from the tongue…

Or when the lips can’t seal or stay closed at rest...
No amount of “say it like this” is going to stick. 💬

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
🧠 Speech clarity comes from how the orofacial system works—
Not just from practicing words over and over.

That’s why inside the BESST Life CLUB, we start with:
✔️ Jaw, lip & tongue control
✔️ Abdominal & nasal breathing
✔️ Chewing & swallowing
Before layering on speech sounds that last.

Because functional foundations = lifelong clarity.

💡 Want the full guided plan?
Comment “BESST” and I’ll DM you the details.

01/09/2026

Start with the muscles, not the words 💪

01/08/2026

Speech clarity doesn’t start with saying more words.
It starts with how the jaw, lips, and tongue move during meals.

🧠 Because if they can’t chew with strength and coordination…
…it’s likely their speech sounds are weak, imprecise, or inconsistent too.

✅ Does their jaw shift side to side when they bite?
✅ Are they stuffing food or chewing just a few times before swallowing?
✅ Do they avoid certain textures?

These are not just picky eating quirks.
They’re often signs that the orofacial system needs support.

Inside the BESST Life CLUB, we show you how to:
✔️ Identify feeding patterns that impact speech
✔️ Build jaw stability and oral control
✔️ Improve chewing, swallowing & breath support
✔️ Lay the foundation before speech drills begin

Because better chewing = better function = better clarity. 💬

💡 Want the step-by-step system to start at home?
Comment “BESST” and I’ll send you the link.

01/06/2026

Five minutes a day can change your child’s speech clarity.

Many parents think progress requires hours of daily practice.
In reality, small, consistent routines are what make skills stick.

In my clinic, children who practice just a few minutes every day improve more consistently than those who practice longer but less often.

Start simple:
• Mouth open so you can see
• Tongue tip up on the spot behind the front teeth
• Hold for 5 to 30 seconds, based on your child’s ability

Then build:
• Add slow jaw opening and closing
• Progress toward mouth closed, tongue up, nasal breathing
• Make it part of a daily routine

Consistency beats intensity every time.

💬 Comment ROUTINE and I’ll send you 5 simple tips for home practice.

01/05/2026

Therapy may happen once a week, but real speech progress happens at home.
Small, consistent daily routines guided by a trained Speech Language Pathologist help children build stronger oral motor skills, clearer speech, and lasting confidence.

Just five minutes a day practicing oral resting posture can support speech, breathing, and swallowing development over time.

Consistency matters more than perfection.

💬 Comment SPEECH if you want support figuring out what to practice at home.

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01/04/2026

“L𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲” rarely leads to change. Waiting often allows old muscle patterns to stay in place, instead of getting stronger or more coordinated. The good news is that you do not have to wait. With skilled guidance, parents can start supporting healthier speech and oral muscle patterns at home today.

01/03/2026

Small daily routines can make a big difference in your child’s speech clarity and confidence. You do not need hours of practice. With short, targeted oral motor exercises that support jaw, tongue, and breathing function, progress becomes easier and more consistent. At Help Me Speak, we guide families step by step so skills actually stick at home.

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01/02/2026

🚨 Let’s bust 3 common speech myths that hold kids back 🚨

❌ “They’ll grow out of it.”
✅ Many children don’t. Early support makes progress easier and faster.

❌ “If they’re talking, there’s no problem.”
✅ Speech clarity and ease matter for confidence, learning, and social connection.

❌ “Only therapists can help.”
✅ Parents with the right tools can accelerate real, lasting progress.

If any of these sounded familiar, you’re not alone and you’re not too late.
I help parents get expert guidance without long waits or confusion.

💬 Comment JOIN and we’ll send you the link to the BESST Life Club so you can get started today.

12/31/2025

Mouth breathing is not just about sleep or energy. It can affect facial growth, tongue posture, and speech clarity over time.

When the mouth stays open, the tongue cannot rest on the roof of the mouth. This can lead to a high, narrow palate, longer facial growth, and unclear speech sounds.

In my practice, improving nasal breathing and oral resting position is often the first step toward lasting speech progress. It creates the foundation for how the jaw, lips, and tongue work together.

Try this at home. Gently remind your child to rest with lips closed, teeth together, tongue lightly on the roof of the mouth, and breathe through the nose while watching TV, reading, or sitting in the car.

Small habits built early can make a big difference.

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12/30/2025

Try this quick check at home:
Have your child open their mouth and place the tongue tip on the spot behind the front teeth.
Now ask them to slowly open and close their jaw without sliding or jutting forward.

If that feels hard, unclear speech makes sense.
And yes, this is something we can help with.

💬 Comment below if you want support figuring out what is holding your child’s speech back.

12/29/2025

Tongue ties can absolutely affect speech in school-aged kids even if things look “normal.”

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10260 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD
21042

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm

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+14104429791

Website

http://www.linktr.ee/helpmespeak

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Barbara Taylor is an SLP & Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) & trained in CranialSacral Therapy.

Our SLPs are trained in the latest and most effective evaluation & therapy techniques, such as: level 2 PROMPT, Orofacial Myology, Myofascial release, Talk Tools, advanced Beckman stretches, Kaufman techniques, Help Me Eat (Food Chaining, SOS Approach to Feeding, AEIOU), Interactive Metronome, REI, Sign language, iPad apps for therapy, Complete Speech--SmartPalate, & more.

We treat clients with a variety of complex congenital diagnoses, Tongue Tie, oral swallowing difficulty, picky eaters, Autism, Apraxia, Down syndrome, dyslexia, language learning difficulties, tongue thrust, articulation errors, receptive/expressive language, hearing impairment, & others.