Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist

Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist Speech therapy services for children with speech disorders such as apraxia of speech, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders.

World Braille Day reminds us that communication looks different for every child ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ“š. Braille is one of many ways people a...
01/05/2026

World Braille Day reminds us that communication looks different for every child ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ“š. Braille is one of many ways people access language, stories, learning, and connection and it plays an important role in inclusive communication. In speech therapy, we talk often about meeting kids where they are and supporting communication in ways that work best for them, whether that is spoken words, visuals, AAC, or tactile systems like Braille.

Today is a great moment to talk with your child about how people communicate in different ways and why access matters. Point out textures, letters, books, or signs you see throughout the day and name how they help people share ideas and understand the world around them.

These small conversations build awareness, empathy, and strong language skills all at once.

With the new year starting, I want to take a moment to reintroduce myself ๐Ÿ˜Š.Iโ€™m Jill King, M.A., CCC-SLP, a Speech-Langu...
01/02/2026

With the new year starting, I want to take a moment to reintroduce myself ๐Ÿ˜Š.

Iโ€™m Jill King, M.A., CCC-SLP, a Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Foundation Communication. I have over 20 years of experience working with children in outpatient and private practice settings, with specialized training in verbal apraxia, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders. I am ASHA-certified, PROMPT-trained, and provide individualized speech therapy in my home practice.

Each therapy session is designed specifically for your child ๐ŸŽฏ. Just as important, I work closely with families so speech and language strategies carry over into everyday routines at home ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’ฌ. That consistency is what supports real progress.

Speech therapy is a partnership, and parents play a powerful role in their childโ€™s communication growth โค๏ธ. If you have questions about services or are wondering if speech therapy may be a good fit for your child, Iโ€™m always happy to talk. Contact me at kingfoundationcommunication@gmail.com.

01/01/2026

A new year feels different in every home ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ. As we step into 2026, itโ€™s the perfect time to remember that every day is a fresh start in your child's communication journey. Whether you are just beginning therapy or have been with us for years, this year is a blank page waiting for new words, clearer sounds, and bigger smiles.

We are so proud of the progress made in 2025, but we are even more excited for whatโ€™s to come. Letโ€™s make 2026 the year where every word counts! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

What is one "speech win" youโ€™re looking forward to this year? Drop it in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡

The end of the year is a good time to look back at all the small steps your child took to grow their communication ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ. N...
12/31/2025

The end of the year is a good time to look back at all the small steps your child took to grow their communication ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ. New words, clearer sounds, longer sentences, braver attempts โ€” they add up, even when the progress felt slow in the moment. Your support at home made a real difference, and your child felt that encouragement every time you practiced together, paused to listen, or celebrated a tiny win.

Today is about recognizing how far theyโ€™ve come and giving your kiddo and family credit for the effort behind it.๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

What speech win from this year feels most meaningful to you?

If your child needs to burn off some winter energy, indoor snowballs are an easy way to keep them moving while still bui...
12/30/2025

If your child needs to burn off some winter energy, indoor snowballs are an easy way to keep them moving while still building speech and language skills โ„๏ธ๐Ÿงฆ. A few rolled-up socks or crumpled paper balls are all you need, and every game gives you natural moments to practice the words and directions your child is working on.

Try these at home:
๐ŸŽ Wrapping Paper Basketball: Use holiday gift bags or boxes and some crumpled-up wrapping paper to create snowball. Assign point values to each bag to make it a bit more competitive!

โ„๏ธ Snowball Fight Vocabulary
A quick snowball toss lets you model simple action words in real time: stop, go, throw, run. You can add describing words too, like big snowball or two snowballs, depending on what your child is practicing.

๐ŸŽฏ Knock โ€™Em Down
Stack lightweight cups, then take turns knocking them over with your snowballs. Turn-taking becomes part of the game, and counting the fallen cups gives you an easy way to build number vocabulary. If your child is working on articulation, use a target word before each throw.

๐Ÿฅ„ Snowball Relay Race
Use wooden spoons and walk, tiptoe, or dance across the room while balancing a pretend snowball. Give short directions like stop, go, slow, or fast, and let your child follow your lead. These simple changes help them work on listening and vocabulary during a game they already enjoy.

Indoor snowballs are quick to set up and give your child playful ways to practice the skills theyโ€™re building this winter.
Which game would your kiddo pick first?

At home with the kids during these holiday weeks and looking for ways to keep them entertained while still supporting th...
12/29/2025

At home with the kids during these holiday weeks and looking for ways to keep them entertained while still supporting their skills? Crafts ๐ŸŽ„โœ‚๏ธ work well because they are simple, motivating, and full of natural chances to practice language during the break.

Here are a few you can try while they are still in the holiday spirit:
๐Ÿฌ Candy cane craft
Use red and white 1โ€ x 1โ€ paper squares and glue them onto a candy cane outline. Each piece gives your child a chance to repeat their target word or sound several times while they work.

Read more on how to create on my blog: https://www.foundationcommunication.org/post/getting-festive-using-a-christmas-theme-in-speech-therapy.

๐ŸŽ„ Christmas wreath
Use the wreath pattern and let your child decorate with stickers, markers, daubers, poms, buttons, feathers, or anything you have on hand. Every decoration adds another moment for describing, labeling, or following a short direction.

Grab the pattern here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Wreath-FREE-Reinforcer-for-Articulation-Phonological-Language-Drills-10666424

Which craft would your child want to make first?

The days after Christmas can feel full and a little tiring โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™, and itโ€™s a good time to pause and remember that your ef...
12/26/2025

The days after Christmas can feel full and a little tiring โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™, and itโ€™s a good time to pause and remember that your effort matters just as much as the work your child puts in. Every time you repeat a word, slow down a sentence, model a phrase, or listen through a long story, you are part of your childโ€™s progress.

You deserve the same encouragement you give so freely to them.

What small win can you give yourself credit for today?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all my speech families ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ. Today is full of the small moments that help kids grow their communication without them even realizing it. Telling someone about a new toy, asking for a turn, sharing a story from the morning, showing a favorite giftโ€ฆ each one supports the progress theyโ€™ve made this year.

Thank you for the trust you place in me and for everything you do at home. I hope your day is warm, joyful, and full of moments you want to remember.

What made your child smile the biggest today?

12/24/2025

Christmas Eve brings a mix of excitement and calm moments for families ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ. Kids bounce between playing, waiting, and checking the window for Santa, and all of those little moments create natural chances to talk together. When your child helps wrap a gift, watches a favorite movie, or shares what they hope happens tomorrow, those conversations support the language theyโ€™ve been building all season.

Keep things relaxed tonight and lean into the tiny moments that matter. They learn more from these simple connections than anything structured.

What are your Christmas Eve traditions?

Holiday break brings extra time at home with your kiddo โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ. Those slower days give you simple chances to build language...
12/23/2025

Holiday break brings extra time at home with your kiddo โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ. Those slower days give you simple chances to build language during things youโ€™re already doing together, and it all feels easy for kids because it fits right into your normal routines.

Try these five simple ideas:
โ€ข Turn gift wrapping into a language moment ๐ŸŽ label items, describe colors, and talk through each step.
โ€ข Play holiday-themed vocabulary games ๐ŸŽ„ quick prompts build new words while keeping attention.
โ€ข Bake holiday treats together ๐Ÿช talk about ingredients, sequence steps, and name actions as you go.
โ€ข Tell holiday stories ๐Ÿ“– share memories, add details, and let your child jump in with their own ideas.
โ€ข Play holiday-themed charades ๐ŸŽ… act out actions, guess words, and build expressive language through play.

Check out my blog post for 5 fun activities to do with your kiddo during winter break. ๐Ÿชโ›„๏ธ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ https://www.foundationcommunication.org/post/5-fun-ways-to-help-your-childs-speech-and-language-skills-over-the-winter-holidays

Winter break gives families extra time together, and these little moments keep communication growing.

Which one will your kiddo want to do first?

Winter break gives you extra time with your kiddo, and itโ€™s a great chance to sneak in a little speech and language prac...
12/22/2025

Winter break gives you extra time with your kiddo, and itโ€™s a great chance to sneak in a little speech and language practice without turning it into work โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ. Kids learn best through real play, so here are two simple ideas that fit easily into your days at home.

๐Ÿงฑ Legos or blocks
Building gives kids so many natural chances to talk while they stay busy. You can work on describing pieces, planning what to make, giving directions, or retelling how something fell apart and got rebuilt. The conversation grows right out of the play.

๐ŸŽพ A ball
Rolling, tossing, or hiding a ball can support turn-taking, following directions, and quick language moments. Older kids can work on asking for the ball with full questions or describing where it rolled, and younger kids can stay engaged with simple back-and-forth play.

Winter break routines shift, but these little ideas of play give you easy opportunities to keep language growing along the way.

12/19/2025

Winter break shifts routines and energy levels โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’›.

Some days go smooth and others feel a bit louder and bigger. When your child curls up with a book, builds with blocks, or shares a silly moment, theyโ€™re building language through connection.

Speech practice lives inside these tiny everyday moments. Youโ€™re doing an amazing job helping your child stay grounded during this busy month.

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