ChattyKiddo Pediatric Therapy, Inc.

04/15/2026

What is social pragmatic language or pragmatics? 💡Learn the definition and see how it applies to overall development and gets integrated into every human’s life skills.

04/10/2026

Our Social Club groups are designed to help children:
• initiate and maintain conversations
• build friendships
• understand social cues
• grow in confidence in real interactions

✨ What makes us different:
• Small groups (just 4–5 children)
• 50-minute sessions
• Developmentally matched peers
• 4 thoughtfully designed levels
• Clinically guided—not just play, but purposeful connection

This is a one-of-a-kind social skills program in Orange County—intentionally created to support meaningful growth.

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Free screenings now open for May + summer enrollment

Limited spots available ‼️

📩 DM us or contact the clinic to schedule a FREE trial.

04/07/2026

What is the difference between spontaneous vs. imitated vs. elicited language? Save and share with a parent who needs this information.

03/30/2026

What does communication, play and cognition look like in a 12 month old? 💡What are some milestones? 💡Red flags? 💡Let’s talk about development by end of first year of life.

03/27/2026

Why do families choose us for speech-language therapy, feeding, and social skills (Social Club)? 😊🫶

🔹 During your first visit we alert you to any red flags in your child’s overall neurodevelopment—if something needs immediate referral (neurologist, ENT, audiologist), we’ll guide you.

🔹 In our comprehensive speech- language evaluations we go deeper than most clinics - we assess for tongue-tie or lip-tie restrictions that could hold your child back from speaking freely.

🔹 You’ll get evidence-backed therapy that works—in sessions and at home.

🔹 No generic goals—speech, feeding, social targets are fully personalized and updated often as needed.

🔹 For younger kids, we always weave play into therapy—fun and effective. Therapy materials/ toys are reviewed and refreshed every week.

🔹 We see the whole picture—speech, feeding, social—and guide you to other specialists if needed, with full transparency.

🔹 Targeting the right goals means your child truly progresses—and you’ll see results faster. We often pick up kids whose progress stalled elsewhere. We will also review and incorporate your current IEP if appropriate.

We’re with you every step! Contact us today for more information ➡️📲 office@chattykiddo.com

03/17/2026

Allow your child to just be 💡

Let them spend a few minutes in solitude—figuring out how to be alone and how to play independently, without constant entertainment or directives every moment of the day.

It’s a simple yet empowering practice that supports regulation, creativity, and confidence ✨

There is a time to talk, teach, and guide.
There should also be time to simply be—take in the world and learn the rhythm of independent play.

02/26/2026

02/14/2026

Happy V day from our kids!! 💕

02/03/2026

Learn more about our unique social skills program today and start growing your child’s social communication and play skills as soon as next week🪴
We accept children of all ages with and without diagnoses. Help your child connect with peers (and adults!) through meaningful language and play 💡Save and share with a friend who needs this support

01/27/2026

For those who are new here—hi, I’m Natalie.
I’m a speech-language pathologist, clinic owner, mom of three, and the face behind ChattyKiddo Pediatric Therapy.

I’ve been doing this work for over 15 years, and I still care just as deeply about it as I did when I first started. This isn’t “just a job” to me—it’s personal. I care about outcomes, experiences, and trust. This shapes our approach to every family who walks through our doors.

As our clinic has grown, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to build a strong, dedicated team. Having this support allows me to focus more on overseeing therapy sessions, mentoring our clinicians, and offering evaluations—especially when cases are more complex or families are looking for a second opinion.

I often work with children with:
• Apraxia of speech
• Auditory processing challenges
• Social communication differences
• Phonological disorders
• Neurodevelopmental profiles like autism, ADHD, language differences, and learning challenges

Because of this focus, my availability is limited. But every evaluation I take on is thorough, individualized, and rooted in years of experience.

If you’re wondering whether your child might benefit from an evaluation, or you’re feeling unsure about next steps, please reach out to us to check availability and take advantage of our FREE consultation. 🤍 We’re always happy to talk things through and help guide you.
Call the office to schedule (714) 451-6551 or email office@chattykiddo.com

01/12/2026

Did you know that gestures are predictors of healthy communicative development?💡

Before your child says their first words, they’re already communicating—through gestures. And these early nonverbal skills are incredibly telling.

Why gestures matter:

Gestures are symbolic. When a child points to a toy, waves goodbye, or shakes their head “no,” they’re showing they understand symbols—the foundation of all communication.

Research worldwide confirms: gesture use reliably predicts how verbal communication will unfold.

Delays in gestural communication often signal delays in cognitive development and play, too.

What to watch for as you wait for first words:

☑️ Eye contact - used to to communicate/ signal needs and intention to connect with others
☑️ Gestural communication - pointing (huge!), shaking head yes/no, waving, clapping, high-fiving, blowing kisses, reaching, giving items
☑️ Joint attention - shifting eye gaze between you and an object to share focus together

Red flags:

If your child does not use eye contact to communicate, struggles with back-and-forth nonverbal signaling via eyes gaze/ facial expressions, or isn’t understanding/using gestures, it may be worth exploring with a professional ☝️A complete evaluation will include an in depth assessment of both proverbial skills and verbal communication (if developed).

01/09/2026

Why Language Functions Matter (so much!) 🔊
Lacking functions of language may indicate a language delay or disorder, which is why it’s a crucial part of an evaluation and ongoing treatment. Understanding language functions and pragmatic development is sometimes missed but this information is key to making the right diagnosis and determining if the child is age appropriate.