Rocket City Speech Therapy

02/03/2026

Hey SLP friends! 👋

Rocket City Speech Therapy in New Market/Huntsville is growing and I’m looking for a part-time pediatric SLP to join me.

This is a great fit for someone who:

-Loves kids
-Supports neurodiversity affirming practices
-Wants a supportive clinic

Starting at 2 days/week but plenty of room to grow to full time if interested! Flexible schedule, competitive rates.

We focus on play-based therapy, AAC, language, articulation, and meeting kids where they are.

If you or someone you know is looking for a sweet part-time position, send me a message or email at melba@rocketcityspeechtherapy.com.

01/27/2026

Maybe you’ve noticed your child isn’t talking as much as other kids their age.

Maybe you’re hearing “they’ll catch up” from well-meaning friends and family.

Maybe you’ve googled milestones at 11:47 pm more times than you want to admit.
That quiet wondering can be heavy.

Here’s what I want you to know:
It is always better to check and not need therapy than to wait, worry, and wish you had acted sooner.

An evaluation doesn’t label your child.
It gives you clarity.
It gives you peace of mind.
And if support is needed, it gives your child a head start instead of playing catch-up later.
You don’t have to sit in the wondering.

We’re here to walk with you, answer your questions, and meet your child exactly where they are.

If you’ve been wondering, this is your sign.
Send us a message or schedule a speech and language evaluation today.

256-384-4466
hello@rocketcityspeechtherapy.com
www.rocketcityspeechtherapy.com

01/22/2026

If your child’s speech is hard to understand…
If they’re behind in their language skills…
If they rely on pointing, gestures, or need pictures or a device to communicate…

You are not alone, and there is a clear path forward. 💛

At Rocket City Speech Therapy, we meet your child exactly where they are and help them grow toward clearer, more functional communication through support with speech sounds, language development, and AAC when appropriate.

We honor how your child communicates now while giving them the tools to be more understood in everyday life.

Because every child deserves to be heard, understood, and confident when they communicate.

If you’ve been wondering whether speech therapy could help your child, we’d love to talk.

256-384-4466
hello@rocketcityspeechtherapy.com
www.rocketcityspeechtherapy.com

01/19/2026

We are OPEN today, but I do want to take a moment to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."

01/16/2026

If you’ve been asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. 💛
Sometimes the first step is simply talking it through.
No pressure — just support and answers when you’re ready.

At Rocket City Speech Therapy, we offer a free quick phone screening to help you answer questions about whether or not a speech-language evaluation may benefit your child. And we make the process of getting started easy!

Have questions? Reach out today!

256-384-4466
hello@rocketcityspeechtherapy.com
www.rocketcityspeechtherapy.com

01/14/2026

Communication isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Words, gestures, signs, pictures, devices, eye gaze, body language… it all counts.
Our job is to honor how a child communicates today while supporting them toward clearer, more meaningful connection tomorrow.

Want to improved your child's communication to build better connections? Reach out today!
256-384-4466
hello@rocketcityspeechtherapy.com

01/14/2026

Representation matters! I LOVE this!! 🥰

12/13/2025

💬 Worried your child isn’t talking the way you expected?
You’re not doing anything wrong. And you’re not alone.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• Should my child be talking more by now?
• Do I wait… or do I do something?
• How do I actually help at home?

I wrote something just for you.

📘 Navigating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a parent-friendly guide created by ME! As a speech-language pathologist with 20+ years of experience, I LOVE helping children find their voice.

Inside, you’ll find:
✔️ Clear explanations (no jargon, no overwhelm)
✔️ What speech therapy really looks like
✔️ Practical ways to support communication at home
✔️ Reassurance that progress doesn’t have to look “perfect”

This isn’t about rushing your child or comparing them to others.
It’s about understanding what’s going on and knowing what to do next.

✨ Created by Me, Melba Acey, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Rocket City Speech Therapy
✨ Written for real parents, in real life
✨ Gentle, empowering, and easy to read

👉 Grab the ebook here: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Augmentative-Alternative-Communication-AAC-ebook/dp/B0G5SWPBRW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=PYOBEWUR7OHI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GmukXDAI6wavmLEcRSmZdJMY3LT4sDYtX_Vhx-uCZwY4BcTXSxo2Pquyzja7h9lS.UYhd-hVX9jt0Iu6qwtPPXKqAeFiivuRk3WAIzCUisxw&dib_tag=se&keywords=navigating+AAC&qid=1765517349&sprefix=navigating+aac+%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-2

Because supporting your child’s communication shouldn’t feel confusing or scary.
You deserve clarity, confidence, and a plan. 💛

12/12/2025

What is “child-led” speech therapy? 🤔

Picture Buddy the Elf.
Big feelings. Big energy. Big commitment to fun.

Child-led therapy doesn’t mean no structure…
It means we sneak the structure inside the fun. 😉

For example:
🗣️ Working on speech sounds?
We might do “practice words”…
🎲 while playing a game
🚗 while racing cars
🎯 while taking turns
🍿 while cheering dramatically (Buddy would approve)

Child-led therapy means:
✔️ We follow your child’s interests to keep them engaged
✔️ Practice is woven into play (yes, even drills!)
✔️ Kids work harder because it feels fun
✔️ Therapy still has goals, data, and progress… just fewer tears

Some kids need repetition to build clear speech.
We just don’t make it boring.

Think:
❌ Sitting at a table saying words on repeat
✅ Saying words to win the game, beat the timer, or help the dinosaur escape

Like Buddy in New York City, therapy works best when kids feel excited, confident, and a little proud of themselves.

Because learning sticks when kids are having fun…
…and when the adult leading therapy knows exactly when to play and when to practice. 🎄✨

Interested in some good fun and better speech? We're building our waitlist for 2026! Reach out to reserve your child's evaluation.

256-384-4466
hello@rocketcityspeechtherapy.com

11/27/2025

Feeling Thankful. Grateful. And SO blessed for being able to serve so many amazing families in the New Market community!

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving from Melba and the rest of the Rocket City Speech Therapy team!

11/20/2025

Hi!!
These are some of the FAVORITE toys right now for my speech therapy sessions!!! Clean up time is the hardest when leaving these amazing toys behind.
AAAAAND right now MOST of them are on sale for Black Friday on Amazon, so DON'T WAIT!!!

I promised a few parents that I'd drop some links for some of these so here you are!

You can check out my blog post HERE for links AND therapy ideas for using these toys to boost language, AAC, AND Gestalt Language! https://www.aacadventure.com/blog/-top-10-speech-therapy-toys-for-aac-language-growth

If you love Pinterest as much as I do, save the pin for later:
https://pin.it/3RO4JzzrL

11/16/2025

Come out today to the Craft Market today to see me and also shop! 2-5 today!!

Come out to the Holiday market this Sunday from 2-5 at 2791 Christian Ln.

Come see me & get some handmade crafts and cool gifts while you’re there!!! (I’m told that there WILL be coffee!) ☕️ 🎁 🎄