Vulcan Speech Group

12/11/2025

❤️💚 The holidays are upon us! This time of year, while exciting, can also be daunting to those with special needs children. Some parents may choose to opt out of events or be stressed trying to make sure their child has an enjoyable time. Below are some things I have found useful, through plenty of trial and error, to help navigate the holidays with a special needs child.

1. Have a game plan.
2. Forewarned is fore-armed.
3. Come prepared.
4. Communicate with your child about what is going to happen.

You can read more from Brittany at this link: https://birminghammomcollective.com/parenting-perspectives/holidays-special-needs-child/

12/10/2025

Need some last minute gift ideas? These are a few of our favorite things for our early language learners!!

Counting pig: https://a.co/d/9DxbBT2
Potato Head: https://www.walmart.com/ip/647502937?sid=1c7ee222-0a2d-49d9-8cd1-d13e6e307106
Little people animas: https://a.co/d/aM1s66y
Bubble: https://a.co/d/7QoCdcV
Chalk: https://a.co/d/5ueEZd1
Wind up toys: https://a.co/d/afq1Uov
Sensory balls: https://a.co/d/30rwhxA
Baby doll: https://a.co/d/c1i0px7
Foam blocks: https://a.co/d/eO4Iw0u
Play kitchen: https://a.co/d/bJ9WtpO

12/10/2025

Friendly reminder that most deductibles start over in the new year. Please let us know if your insurance plan changes in January so we can verify benefits on your new plan!

11/27/2025

We are honored to walk beside you, celebrate progress with you, and support the goals that matter most to your family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey!

11/26/2025

🧩 Virtual Workshop: Developing Social Skills at Home
📅 Tuesday, December 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon

The RANs at The University of Alabama in Huntsville and The University of South Alabama are partnering to host a free virtual workshop featuring Dr. Jordan Albright, Assistant Professor in the USA Department of Psychology and Director of the Community-Partnered School Mental Health + Autism (COSMA) Lab.

Dr. Albright will share practical, research-informed strategies to help parents and caregivers support social skill development at home.

💻 This event is free via Zoom, but registration is required: https://uah-uasystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/J8BADxEDQkSApVo6At4WRQ #/registration

We encourage families and caregivers to join us for this valuable and informative session!

11/25/2025

If you’ve been around VSG for long, there’s a good chance you’ve either met Mrs. Allyson or she has helped with your child’s care behind the scenes in some way. She is a wealth of clinical knowledge, a source of constant entertainment in our office, and we are so thankful she’s been with VSG from the start. Please help us wish her a happy birthday today!

11/19/2025

💡 Help Advance Autism Research! Are you 19+ and the primary caregiver of a child ages 2–12 diagnosed with ASD?

You may be eligible to participate in a research study on how caregivers disclose an ASD diagnosis to their children.

🔗 Learn more & take the survey: https://aub.ie/Wlfrnx

Conducted by the Auburn University Dept. of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences.

Questions? Contact Laura Plexico at lwp0002@auburn.edu
or 334-844-9620.

11/14/2025

Mrs. Lane loved sharing with parents and educators at SECCO’s Unlocking the Mystery of Developmental Disorders Conference today!

11/10/2025

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Mrs. Claire today! For those of you who haven’t met her yet, Claire is our newest SLP to join our team. She specializes in reading disorders and dyslexia and still has some openings on her schedule. Let us know if you’d like to come meet Mrs. Claire!

11/05/2025

‼️This event is FULL ‼️

🎅🏽Santa is making a special stop at Neighbors West Homewood just for our TAP Families!

Join us on Sunday, November 30 for a cozy, sensory-friendly photo moment with Santa. 📸 (By Appointment Only.)

We will have yummy ice cream and a few calming sensory bins set up to explore while you wait.

Quick photos, sweet treats, and a relaxed holiday vibe.

Use the QR code or the link in our Bio to claim your spot! 💚❤️

10/30/2025

What a great resource!

New resource drop! Our Educational Toolkit is live on the Disability Advocacy Solutions website. Whether you’re prepping for an IEP meeting, clarifying accommodations, or figuring out next steps, this toolkit was built to make it easier.

➡️ www.disabilityadvocacysolutions.com/education/

Inside you’ll find quick guides, scripts, checklists, and templates you can use today—no jargon, just clarity. If it helps you, please share it so others can benefit, too.

10/22/2025

Today we celebrate International Stuttering Awareness Day. A reminder that every voice deserves to be heard and every word deserves to be spoken with confidence. 💙

Stuttering is just one part of how someone communicates. It doesn’t define their intelligence, personality, or potential. Let’s listen with patience, speak with kindness, and celebrate the courage it takes to share your voice.