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Making Connections LLC

Pediatric speech and language therapy clinic

12/05/2025

✨ Winter is the perfect time to build speech + language skills at home! ❄️
Try these simple tips to keep little voices learning all season long. ⛄️📚

12/03/2025

The Busy Bins Co. subscription boxes are rolling out, and I’m so excited to have contributed a Speech & Language guide this month! Play + language = the best combo. Can’t wait for you all to see what’s inside! 🎉🫶

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Making Connections! 🧡
Today, we’re feeling extra grateful for the families we serve, the little victories we get to be a part of, and the amazing progress we see every single day.

Whether it’s a new word, a smoother swallow, a stronger sound, or a big communication win — we celebrate every step with you. Thank you for trusting us to support your child’s growth.

We hope your day is filled with connection, joy, and moments worth remembering. 🍁✨
Happy Thanksgiving!

— With gratitude,
The Making Connections Team

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11/20/2025

A tongue tie release changes structure… but function comes from therapy 💕

At Making Connections, we help families understand that optimal feeding, oral strength, and coordinated movement don’t happen from a release alone. They come from preparing the body before and after the procedure.

When infants have a tongue tie, function is always part of the picture. That’s why we look at the whole body and provide a functional feeding evaluation along with skilled therapy to support long-term success.

Here are key areas we focus on improving before a tongue tie release
✔️ Latch comfort
✔️ Tongue cupping and extension
✔️ Tongue wave patterns
✔️ Lip and cheek seal for effective suction
✔️ Suck swallow breathe coordination
✔️ Endurance
✔️ Postural symmetry and oral strength
✔️ Nervous system and sensory processing

We focus on function first, ensuring families feel confident and babies are truly ready for the next step.

If your little one is struggling with feeding, suction, comfort at the breast or bottle, or oral coordination, we’re here to support you every step of the way 💗

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11/14/2025

✨ Why Myofunctional Therapy BEFORE a Tongue-Tie Release Matters ✨

Did you know that working with a myofunctional therapist before a tongue-tie release can make a huge difference in your results?

Myofunctional therapy helps prepare the tongue, strengthens the muscles, and teaches proper movement patterns so healing is smoother and more successful.

Here’s why it’s so important:
💗 It makes the procedure easier
💜 It supports better healing
💙 It helps prevent re-attachment
💗 It improves long-term function and mobility

If you’re considering a tongue-tie release for yourself or your child, starting therapy first sets the foundation for the best outcome possible.

✨ Want to learn more or schedule an evaluation?
Send me a message or comment “myo” below!

11/11/2025

These sensory bins made by Busy Bins Co. are the cutest and would be a great holiday gift for your littles.

11/07/2025

❤️ We love partnering with other local businesses that share our passion for helping children learn and grow through play!

A special project with Busy Bins Co. is coming soon — and we can’t wait to share how it will support communication, curiosity, and connection. 🗣️🙏

Stay tuned… something wonderful is on the way! 🎁

11/03/2025

✨Thank you to Dr. Jackie Demko and team at Demko Orthodontics for today’s lunch and for being incredible partners in promoting airway-focused care!!! We’re grateful for your collaboration and dedication to whole-body wellness 🙏❤️

10/31/2025

💥Even Wonder Woman needs strong muscles to save the day 💪😆 Orofacial myofunctional therapy: helping superheroes (and kids!) use their super muscles for healthy breathing, eating, and speech!

10/30/2025

🎃 Boo! Building Language is Fun! 👻

Speech and language learning doesn’t have to be spooky — it can be filled with laughter, creativity, and connection! This Halloween, every moment can spark communication.
🦇 Describe costumes with fun words and imagination
🍬 Sort candy by color, size, or type to grow vocabulary
🎃 Tell Halloween stories together to boost sequencing and memory

Every “trick or treat” moment is a chance to build language skills while having fun!✨

Let’s make communication magical this Halloween — because learning happens best when we play.💬🧡

10/28/2025

Every voice deserves to be heard. 💜

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) opens doors to connection, understanding, and expression. From signs and gestures to communication apps and boards, AAC helps individuals share their thoughts, needs, and feelings in ways that work best for them.

You may see AAC boards at playgrounds, libraries, or parks. These tools give everyone the opportunity to participate, be included, and feel understood. When we model and respond to AAC in public spaces, we make communication inclusive for all.

Let’s celebrate and support every way people communicate because communication is a human right. 🫱📱📷💬✨

Address

525 East McCarty Street, Suite 5
Jefferson City, MO
65101

Website

http://www.makingconnectionsjcmo.com/

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