Clearly Speaking Speech Pathology Services

09/19/2025

If you feel that your child is warm and acting a little worn down, but the thermometer says his temperature is normal, you might want to check with another thermometer. I just sent a child home who had a normal temperature on one thermometer, but had a 102.4 temperature with another.

09/18/2025

“Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Play dough, coloring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc.
All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready.” ❤️
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09/12/2025

Sometimes it can make Littles (and parents!) a little nervous about coming to the office for the first time. Maybe this will help! This is the waiting room! I can't wait to see you!

09/05/2025

08/08/2025

What do I do about Covid exposure or a positive Covid test?

With school starting, there are already reports of Covid cases.
Please understand that schools and daycares do not follow these steps and allow children to return once symptoms reduce.

The guidelines in this office follow the CDC procedures for medically fragile individuals in a medical setting. Since I work directly inside children's mouths and we are in very close contact, this increases my exposure. If I am exposed, so is your child.

Home tests will not be accepted. They are only ~50% accurate and are highly dependent on your ability to obtain a good swab on a wiggly and upset child. Take your child to the doctor for a PCR test if they have symptoms.

Contact me right away with any Covid reports! Thanks!

08/05/2025

Eliminate the question “Can you say…” for more verbal responses. It’s harder than you think! Have fun!

08/01/2025

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Can you believe it?! Today is the 26th Anniversary for Clearly Speaking! That’s THOUSANDS of children and their families who have come through the doors. So many lives have been changed, but most of all, I have been blessed beyond measure with the privilege of working with all the sweet faces! Everyone becomes family as we navigate the waters together to provide the best possible treatment. Thank you for the past 26 years and here’s to many many more!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

07/26/2025

07/25/2025

Fun Fact Friday!!

Open mouth breathing? Tongue thrust swallow?
Swollen tonsils and/or adenoids? TMJ? Neck pain?
Headaches? This might be your cause! I can help!

07/18/2025

You can tell your picky eaters that they might like it in 7 days! Keep trying!

07/11/2025

Highchairs rarely have proper foot support. Invest in an Abiie, Tripp Trapp Stokke or Keekaroo chair. They will grow with your child! Begin at 6 months of age until about age 3. They can hold up to 250 - 300 lbs! See links in the comments.