Kids First Communication

Kids First Communication Therapy, Evaluations, Consultations and Training Specializing in Early Childhood and Autism

Looking for some new resources for your waiting room or for therapy sessions?? (Or even your own kids) 📖Join me for a Pa...
07/30/2025

Looking for some new resources for your waiting room or for therapy sessions?? (Or even your own kids) 📖
Join me for a Paper Pie "Book Look" and find so many fantastic books for toddlers - elementary ages.
Interested?
Just LIKE or comment "ME" for more info!

05/20/2025

This is the WHY behind Kids First Communication.


This is such an interesting and thought provoking discussion about AI in healthcare.  As a provider, I know that there a...
04/01/2025

This is such an interesting and thought provoking discussion about AI in healthcare. As a provider, I know that there are ways that AI makes my job easier, but the knowledge I gain in patient interactions isn't something that could be replicated by technology!

Artificial intelligence is seeping into nearly every field, including health care. But with the technology’s rise in popularity, some researchers are asking: Just because you can use it, should you

Preschoolers learn how to handle emotions by watching us!  If you want them to manage big feelings, show them how.Feelin...
03/24/2025

Preschoolers learn how to handle emotions by watching us!
If you want them to manage big feelings, show them how.
Feeling excited? Say, "I'm so excited! I'm going to do a happy dance." (Kids love silliness 🤪)
Feeling scared? Try, "I feel nervous, so I'm going to take a deep breath."

When you model emotional skills in everyday moments, kids pick them up.
With time, they'll start using these tools too!





That's right! We communicate up to 70% of our message non-verbally (not using words)!So our face, hands, eyes, and body ...
01/26/2025

That's right! We communicate up to 70% of our message non-verbally (not using words)!

So our face, hands, eyes, and body are ALL saying things when our mouth isn't.

Gestures (like waving 👋)
Facial expressions (like 🤔 or 😉)
And even Eye Contact all convey emotions, clarify our words, and even explain our silence!

Remember- your body speaks even when you don't!

How do YOU use non-verbal communication??

Comment and tell me 🗣




Kids First Communication is a private practice serving the Kent, WA community. I've been an SLP for 30 years and in priv...
01/15/2025

Kids First Communication is a private practice serving the Kent, WA community. I've been an SLP for 30 years and in private practice for 29 of those!

Excited for a new challenge this year! 🎉

A 10-week summer ☀️ session with kiddos

AND creating online content to help childcare providers and caregivers navigate late talking and communication delays.








Wondering about your child's speech?  Here are a couple of things to look for!
12/19/2024

Wondering about your child's speech? Here are a couple of things to look for!



Address

11670 SE 217 Place
Kent, WA
98031

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12066504358

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The power of communication

I started working as a speech language pathologist in 1995. Over the last 20+ years I have had the privilege of working with children and families with the goal of improving their communication and quality of life. I am inspired every day by a child’s ability to learn and grow as they begin to understand the power of communication.