Walky Talky - Speech & Occupational Therapy

09/16/2025

🍎🍏 Apple Festival Week! 🍏🍎
As a reminder, we’ll be closed this Wednesday & Friday.

Enjoy the festival—we’ll see you after!

09/03/2025

✨ A wonderful free program open to individuals of all ages with disabilities—and their families! 🩵

Our friends of the Appalachian Family Center for Autism and Disability Resources & Education (AF-CADRE) are once again hosting Friday Open Swim at the Beacon School pool!

The first session starts this Friday, September 5th.

This is a FREE program open to anyone of any age with a disability and their family members.

It takes place on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month during the school year from 5-7 pm at Beacon School in Athens, Ohio.

Finally, if you plan to attend and have never registered, please complete this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zpAMGHxU-T2zYPhT6d69rXzbRZ3kc9DdPm2OmB-AZ4M/edit

You only need to register once; so no need to fill this out if you already did last year or the year before!

For more information about AF-CADRE, you can find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/506387919450884/

07/28/2025

🌟 Now Hiring 🌟
Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – School and/or Clinic Setting
Location: Southern Ohio
Pay: Highly competitive — with opportunities for additional hours as desired

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist looking for flexible hours, a supportive team, and meaningful work? We’re growing and would love to have you join our dynamic therapy practice!

About Us:
Walky Talky, LLC is a therapist-owned, multidisciplinary practice serving clients in schools and clinic settings. We strive to provide personalized care, strong collaboration, and a fun, child-centered approach.

Are you ready to join a team that values your time, talent, and passion? ✅

Apply today! 😃 Send your resume and a brief note about your interest to:
Sarah@walkytalkyllc.com

Please share this with SLPs you know. 😊

07/23/2025

This is wonderful! 💫

Come hang out with us tonight at Hope Haven!

07/14/2025

🌟 We’re Growing! 🌟
Walky Talky is excited to announce that we now offer Occupational Therapy in addition to our Speech Therapy services! 🎉✋

Whether your child needs support with fine motor skills, sensory regulation, or daily routines, our OT services are here to help them thrive in fun, meaningful ways. 💪✨

✅ Appointments now available!

📍Located in Jackson, OH
📞 Call or text to schedule: 740-675-0310
📧 info@walkytalkyllc.com
🌐 www.walkytalkyllc.com

Let’s keep growing together! 💙

07/03/2025

Great opportunity for FREE, ONLINE American Sign Language Classes 🤩

📣 FREE Online ASL Classes Coming Soon! 🤟

Get ready to sign up for our upcoming American Sign Language (ASL) online classes from Oklahoma School for the Deaf!

Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our ASL courses are designed to help you grow in language and connection with the Deaf community.

✅ Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
✅ Designed for beginners and all skill levels
✅ Taught by certified ASL instructors
✅ Open to the public

🗓️ Enrollment opens soon – sign up to get alerts. https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/pages/coming_soon

Take the first step toward learning ASL and building meaningful connections with the Deaf community — on your schedule!

07/03/2025

In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th.

Wishing all of our clients, families, and friends a safe and happy holiday! 💙❤️🤍

06/18/2025

🔹 June is Dysphagia Awareness Month 🔹
Did you know that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are trained to assess and treat swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia?

Swallowing difficulties can affect people of all ages and can lead to serious health issues like malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia.

Some common signs of dysphagia include:
▪️ Coughing or choking during meals or with drinks
▪️ Food or liquid leaking from the mouth
▪️ Food often feeling ‘stuck’ in throat
▪️ Wet or gurgly voice after eating or drinking
▪️ Frequent pneumonia
▪️ Unexplained weight loss or dehydration

At Walky Talky, our SLPs are passionate about helping clients improve their health and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based dysphagia treatment.

📞 Reach out to learn more about how we can help, or to schedule an appointment.

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month! 💙

Dysphagia—difficulty or discomfort in swallowing—affects **1 in 25 adults in the U.S. each year**, and is especially common among those with neurological conditions or cancer.

Let’s raise awareness, support those impacted, and advocate for better care and treatment options. Learn more at nfosd.org.

06/03/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨

We’ve heard you — and we’re excited to announce that we are now accepting Anthem insurance for speech therapy services! 🎉

We’ve had a lot of requests for this, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this option to even more families in our community.

💬 If you’ve been waiting for Anthem to be accepted, now’s the time!
📞 Call or text us at 740-675-0310 or
📧 Email info@walkytalkyllc.com to be added to our call list and get on the schedule.

05/17/2025

🌟 Exciting News at the Clinic! 🌟

We’re jumping for joy — literally! 🎉 Our speech therapy clinic just added a trampoline for our sensory space! This fun and functional addition helps our clients regulate their energy, improve focus, and get ready to engage in learning and communication.

Movement-based breaks like trampoline time are a great way to support sensory needs and make therapy even more engaging!

Come bounce with us! 💙🗣️

05/16/2025

✨ Looking for some easy ways to promote language development? ✨

You don’t need fancy toys or flashcards—just everyday moments and a little intention! 💡

Here are 6 simple ways to boost early language development at home 🏠.
From offering choices, to singing together, these strategies help your child learn to understand and use words in a natural, playful way. 🎨🧃🗣️

👶 Great for toddlers
🧠 Backed by speech therapy strategies
❤️ Easy to use during play, meals, and routines

Your words matter—and the more your child hears, the more they’ll learn! 🌟

Save this for daily inspiration, and don’t forget to talk it out together! 💬💕

05/11/2025

🌼Happy Mother’s Day from Walky Talky!🌼
Today we honor the incredible moms who are their children’s biggest advocates, cheerleaders, and communication partners.

Whether you’re celebrating a first word, a new sign, or progress with an AAC device—we see your dedication, patience, and love every step of the way.

Thank you for the countless ways you support your child’s voice and growth. You are a vital part of the journey, and we’re grateful to walk alongside you.