Center for Speech, Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy - CSLOT

09/12/2025

Supporting Children with Delayed Speech

Children with delayed speech can thrive with a little extra support from parents and caregivers! Here are some simple strategies to help your child develop their speech and language skills:

✨ 1. Celebrate Progress – Give specific praise to encourage confidence, like “I like the way you said that!”
✨ 2. Be Patient – If you don’t understand your child, ask for a repetition. And if that doesn’t help, kindly ask them to show you what they mean.
✨ 3. Own the Communication Breakdown – If something’s unclear, take responsibility, saying, “I wasn’t listening well” to ease any frustration.
✨ 4. Set Up Success – Introduce familiar topics (like their favorite toy or a fun outing) to get them engaged in conversation, especially with new people!
✨ 5. Model Correct Speech – Instead of correcting mispronunciations, gently model the right word right after. (“You’re right, that’s a duck!”)

Remember, patience and positive reinforcement can make a huge difference! We have a handout for you: https://linktr.ee/cslotweb

09/05/2025

Separation from parents can be tough — but it’s also an important step in your child’s development. At CSLOT, we support both children and parents through this process.

With patience, routines, and teamwork, children learn to separate smoothly — building trust, independence, and confidence along the way.

Click the link https://linktr.ee/cslotweb for a list of Do's and Dont's written by our clinicians!

09/03/2025

Gestures, Signs, Pictures, and Words: How Does It All Work? ✨

When parents hear that their child might be taught signs in speech therapy, many worry: “But we want them to talk!”

Here’s the good news - Using signs does not prevent speech — in fact, it helps children communicate sooner and supports spoken language development.

From babies waving and reaching at 9 months, to kids combining gestures with babbling, research shows gestures and speech are tightly connected in the brain.

For children with speech delays, signs can be a bridge: giving them a way to express themselves now, while building the foundation for words later. Over time, those signs naturally fade as speech takes over. Visit our website to learn more! https://linktr.ee/cslotweb

08/28/2025

Parents, you are your child’s first teacher! Speech therapy can give your little one the tools they need to communicate with confidence — and we’ll support YOU every step of the way.

✅ Practical tips you can use at home
✅ Fun, play-based sessions your child will love
✅ Progress you can see (and hear!)

Call our office to learn more!

08/26/2025

Did you know speech therapy can look like playtime?
From board games to storytelling to arts & crafts, our sessions are designed to feel FUN while helping your child grow their:
✨ Vocabulary
✨ Clarity
✨ Social communication
Learning doesn’t have to feel like work — we make it engaging every step of the way!

08/22/2025

In an effort to best serve you, we are transitioning our speech and OT department EMR to Raintree Systems.

This will allow you to:
-view your appointments
-communicate with your clinicians
-pay your Invoice at your convenience

Look out for an email to set up your account!

08/21/2025

08/19/2025

SLP's from both CSLOT's organization, and outside of CSLOT, as well as BCBA's, ABA Program Supervisors, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Parents gathered together to learn about Language Nutrition and how to effect change for their clients and families- all thanks to our speaker, Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer!

We'll see you at the next event!

08/15/2025

What is the difference between in-clinic and teletherapy? We've got your answers!

Book your child’s spot today and start the school year strong! Call us to schedule.

08/14/2025

🎉 SAN JOSE, CA!
Now Accepting New Clients!
Looking for Speech Therapy for your child? We have a few rare openings in our schedule—and we'd love to support your family's journey!

Our experienced therapists create fun, personalized sessions to help children thrive in communication skills and daily life.

📅 Appointments are limited—call today to schedule an appointment or learn more!

07/25/2025

Fun Activity Friday: Speech Sound Scavenger Hunt! 🔍
Let’s turn articulation practice into an adventure!
Create a mini scavenger hunt where kids search for objects that start with their target sound (like /s/, /r/, or /ch/).
Bonus: Have them describe the item using complete sentences!

Why it’s awesome:
✔️ Boosts speech sound production
✔️ Encourages expressive language
✔️ Builds attention and categorization skills
✔️ So much fun, they won’t even realize they’re working!

Target goals: Articulation, sentence formulation, vocabulary

07/24/2025

Hybrid Speech Therapy Sessions! 🗣️
Looking for flexible, effective speech therapy? We’ve got you covered!
CSLOT offers in-person and virtual appointments, the best of both worlds — a mix of in-person and virtual sessions tailored to your schedule and your child’s needs.

✅ Convenient
✅ Personalized care
✅ Consistent progress, wherever you are

We know your schedule is busy. Appointments are limited—contact us today to get started!