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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.

02/26/2026

If you are nodding yes
& your child has two or more of these signs,
it is not random and not something they will just outgrow.
You don't have to guess what to do next.
The BESST Life Club gives you guided step by step exercises to do at home.

Comment BESST for the link.

02/25/2026

Is your child ready for their tongue-tie release?

If you are thinking about a tongue-tie release for your child, you might feel a little nervous. You want it to be successful the first time!

But did you know that the surgery is only one small part?
To get the best results, your child needs a few “ready” skills first—like being okay with gentle touch on the face and inside the mouth,
and practicing a few simple tongue range-of-motion movements ahead of time.

If those skills aren’t in place yet, some kids feel scared of being touched,
and it can be harder to get the outcome you’re hoping for.
This checklist helps you know what to work on before you schedule—so you’re not guessing.

Don’t guess! Make sure the procedure is a success.

Want the checklist?
Comment “TongueTie” and I will send it to your DMs right now!

02/24/2026

If your child struggles with R sounds like run, hair, her, girl, bird… this isn’t random.
R is one of the most complex sounds because it requires:
✔️ Mid Tongue elevation
✔️ Lateral tongue stability
✔️ Lip tension
✔️ Jaw stability
✔️ Precise muscle control
When the tongue can’t stabilize along the sides while moving independently, speech clarity breaks down.
Could it be a tongue tie? Possibly.
But it’s always a muscle coordination conversation first.
Comment SPEECH below and I’ll send you information to help you understand what’s really going on. 💛

02/23/2026

Every child deserves to feel confident when they talk, eat, and breathe. 💛
As an Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in speech and oral motor/oromyofunctional (mouth muscle) skills, I help parents support their children with talking, chewing, swallowing, and breathing challenges.
If you’ve noticed your child struggling in any of these areas, you’re not alone and support is available.

Follow along for tips, education, and practical strategies you can use at home. Comment with questions and content that you would like to see.

02/17/2026

You don’t need hours of speech drills to see progress— You just need the right daily habit.

1. Open the mouth.
2. Lift the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth, right behind the top front teeth.
3. Hold tip on spot for 5 seconds (mouth stays open).
4. Relax and do it again.

This builds tongue stability, jaw control, and creates a foundation for clear speech… in just a few minutes a day.

Comment “ROUTINE” if you’re working on your child’s speech clarity, and I’ll reach out with 5 easy tips to try at home.

02/16/2026

“Wait and see” isn’t a strategy. Foundations matter and they can be built one small step at a time.

Comment “SPEECH” if you’re tired of “wait and see” advice and want real tools to help your child’s speech at home.

02/13/2026

So many families are told to “wait and see,” while their child struggles to be understood. The truth is speech clarity doesn’t improve by waiting. It improves when jaw, lip, tongue function, breathing, and oral motor foundations are supported the right way.

Comment “SPEECH” if you are struggling with being told to wait and see, and we’ll reach out to see if we are able to help you.

02/12/2026

If your child struggles to chew, smacks their lips, or is a slow eater, it might be affecting more than mealtime it could be holding back their speech too.

Comment “SPEECH” if you’re struggling with your child’s chewing or speech clarity, and we’ll reach out to see if we can help.

02/11/2026

If the tongue and jaw lack stability, control, and independent movement, speech can sound blurred or mumbled—no matter how hard a child tries. This is often misunderstood as laziness, when it’s really a mouth motor or tongue-tie-related issue that needs the right support.

Comment “SPEECH” if your child struggles with unclear or mumbled speech, and we’ll reach out to see if we are able to help you.

02/10/2026

The way your child breathes at night could be the missing piece in their speech progress.

Comment “SPEECH” if your child is struggling with mouth breathing or unclear speech,
and we’ll reach out to see if we can help.

02/09/2026

Chewing is more than a feeding skill it impacts speech too. If your child skips chewing, smacks their lips, or struggles with food textures, their jaw, tongue, and lips may not be working together as they should.

Comment “CHEWING” if you’re concerned about your child’s chewing habits or speech clarity, and I’ll reach out with tips you can try at home.

FeedingAndSpeech

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10260 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD
21042

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+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.