Caring Communication Services, LLC

05/10/2026

An extra special “Happy Mother’s Day” to all of the moms we have the honor to work with every day! Your time and effort getting your children to their therapies does not go unnoticed! You are amazing ! 🩷🌷💕

05/01/2026

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month 🌸

Every child deserves to be heard and understood.

Speech and language skills impact so much more than talking. They affect confidence, learning, social connections, and everyday interactions. When communication is challenging, it can feel frustrating for both children and parents—but the right support can change everything.

Some signs to look for:
• Difficulty being understood by others
• Limited vocabulary for their age
• Trouble following directions
• Frustration when trying to communicate

The good news? Growth is possible, and progress happens every day in therapy.

This month, let’s raise awareness, support families, and celebrate every milestone—big or small.

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04/14/2026

Did you know that babies don’t learn words randomly? 🗣️✨
Children actually develop speech in a predictable order based on syllable shapes and early sounds!

💡 It starts simple:
Early words are usually made up of easy sound patterns like:
• CV (Consonant-Vowel): “ma,” “ball,” “no”, “moo”,
• VC (Vowel-Consonant): “up,” “eat” “out”, “in”, “on”
• CVCV (reduplicated): “mama,” “dada,” “bye-bye” “boo boo” “neigh neigh”

👶 First sounds you’ll hear:
Babies typically produce sounds made with the lips or front of the mouth, like:
/p, b, m, t, d, n, w, h/

That’s why early words often include:
• “mama,” “dada”
• “baby,” “bye-bye”
• “more,” “no,” “hi”
• “up,” “eat,” “out”

🎯 What should we model and target?
Keep it simple and meaningful!
✔ Use short, repetitive words
✔ Emphasize early sounds (p, b, m, t, d, n)
✔ Pair words with actions (e.g., “up!” while lifting)
✔ Repeat words during play and routines

🧠 Why it matters:
When we model words that match a child’s developmental level, we make it easier for them to imitate and build confidence in speaking!

💬 Try this today:
Instead of “Do you want more crackers?” → model “more!”
Instead of “Let’s go outside” → model “go” or “out”

Small words = BIG communication wins 💛

04/07/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome a new Speech-Language Pathologist to the Caring Communication Services team!

Please join us in welcoming Kaeli Verbrugge, who will be joining our practice in the evenings. Kaeli brings valuable experience working with children, including time spent in Early Intervention supporting children ages 3–5. She earned her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has a strong foundation in early speech and language development, helping children build functional communication skills while working closely with families to support carryover in everyday settings.

Kaeli is passionate about using engaging, play-based, and individualized approaches to help children communicate with confidence. We’re excited to have her on the team and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our clients and families.

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

I am so grateful for every child and family who has trusted me to walk alongside them on their journey. Being a speech therapist means being invited into some of the most important moments in a child’s development — the first words, the first requests, the first connections. Those moments are truly special, and I never take that trust for granted.

Speech therapists are often among the first professionals to notice early signs of autism, frequently when families come to us with concerns about late talking or communication differences. What begins as support for speech and language often becomes a much bigger journey of understanding, advocacy, and growth.

To the amazing children I work with — your progress, personalities, and perseverance inspire me every single day. And to the families — thank you for allowing me to be part of your team, your support system, and your child’s story.

Today we celebrate neurodiversity, raise awareness, and continue advocating for communication for all. 💙

04/02/2026

💙🩺 Happy OT Month! 🩺💙

This month we celebrate the incredible impact of Occupational Therapy and the dedicated therapists who help people of all ages build skills for everyday life. From strengthening fine motor skills and sensory regulation to promoting independence in daily activities, OTs make a difference every single day.

Thank you to all the amazing Occupational Therapists for your compassion, creativity, and commitment to helping others live life to the fullest!

If you are looking for a highly skilled Occupational Therapy practice in Greensburg, PA-we highly recommend Toman Therapeutic Services!

03/31/2026

Kind of busy over here… 🐣💬
Working on our speech & language, making big sounds and big progress, and getting ready for Easter fun! 🌷📚🗣️
Busy little learners, busy therapist, and lots of practice happening over here! 💛✨

03/24/2026

🌸 Spring is in the air! 🌸

We’re so excited to put winter behind us and celebrate new growth with a fun flower-themed therapy month! 🌼

Just like flowers bloom in spring, our little clients are blooming with new speech and language skills every day. From practicing sounds to building sentences, we’re helping young minds grow and thrive! 🌷

Let’s make this season one of growth, learning, and lots of smiles! 💛

03/20/2026

01/05/2026

🩵Snowman sensory bin this week❄️☃️
❓ Will the kids love it? Yes
❓ After I add in targeted mini objects, will it work for every goal? Also yes.
❓ Will I regret this decision around 8:12 AM when the room looks like a snowstorm hit?
Absolutely.