Leigh Harter Speech Services, PLLC

11/23/2025

Practicing /f/ blend sounds helps build speech clarity and phonological awareness, key skills for strong communication!

Target words like four, food, and fine make great practice for early learners. 🌟

11/22/2025

Blowing bubbles helps build fine motor skills, lip strength, and breath control - all important for clear speech and articulation! 🫧💬

11/19/2025

Confident readers don’t just read—they understand how words work!

Our latest article dives into the power of encoding (spelling) and decoding (reading), and how strengthening both skills helps kids become independent, confident readers. 📚✨

Check it out and give your young readers the tools they need to succeed! 👇
https://leighharterspeech.com/?p=6645

11/18/2025

🎲🗣️ Play + Speech = Fun!

We worked on fronting using a playful, hands-on activity that keeps learning exciting for little ones 👶✨

It’s all about practicing sounds, building confidence, and making speech something kids look forward to 💪🎉

💬 Have you tried play-based learning at home? Share your favorite games in the comments!

11/12/2025

Keep Speech Skills Strong Over the Holidays!

The holiday season is full of fun and family time - but it’s also easy to slip away from practicing our speech skills.

From short daily practice to using games and real-life conversations, these tips make it simple to keep communication skills growing all season long! 🍂

11/11/2025

Phonics and phonological awareness are often used interchangeably—but they’re not the same thing.

⭐ Phonological awareness is about hearing sounds.
⭐ Phonics is about connecting those sounds to letters.
⭐ Kids need both to become strong readers.

Learn how these skills work together: https://leighharterspeech.com/?p=6640

11/10/2025

🌟 Looking for ways to support your child’s speech and language development?

Our Pediatric Speech Therapy Guide is full of fun, engaging activities designed to target specific speech and language skills.

Perfect for at-home practice or to complement therapy sessions! 🗣️💡

Make learning playful and meaningful - your child’s progress starts here! 📘✨

11/08/2025

📚 New Blog Series: Building Strong Readers!

Reading doesn’t come naturally—it’s something the brain must learn step by step. The Science of Reading shows exactly how kids build lasting literacy skills.

Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how parents can help at home.

👉 Read Part 1 now: https://leighharterspeech.com/?p=6634

11/06/2025

Boosting Language Skills with Word Associations! 🗣️💡

We use word association techniques to help strengthen vocabulary, improve memory, and make connections between ideas - all while having fun!

11/05/2025

Think AAC devices limit speech? 🗣️ Think again!

We’re busting 3 common myths about AAC and showing how these tools help people of all ages communicate confidently. 💬✨

11/04/2025

Did you know SLPs help kids become stronger readers? 🧠📚

By boosting skills like sound recognition, vocabulary, and reading fluency, speech therapy sets the foundation for confident, lifelong readers! 🌟

Read more:

Speech therapy can greatly improve literacy and reading skills. Learn the techniques that help children excel in reading

10/31/2025

🎃✨ Happy Halloween! 👻🕷️

Tonight’s the perfect time to practice those spooky sounds and silly voices - whether it’s a loud “BOO! 👻,” a whispery “creep… creep…,” or your best monster growl! 🧛‍♀️🍬

Fill the night with speech, laughter, and lots of treats. Share your costumes and your favorite Halloween words with us! 💚💀