Beyoutiful Adventures in Speech

11/19/2025

It’s that time of year again where we pull out the Thanksgiving bingo game! So many great language and articulation targets as well as conversation starters and I love getting to hear my older students read the clue cards!

11/17/2025

How fun to see someone using an AAC device in a TV show! What a great model for kids!

A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet.

11/15/2025

✨ Feel Good Friday! ✨
Best part of this week? Listening to one of our amazing students spell a story all about their feelings on life! 💬 They titled it “Terrible Twos” and spelled out:
“The baby needs mom all the time—when will it grow up?”
Now that’s some incredible spontaneous communication of thoughts and emotions! 💕
We love helping our students find their voices through spelling and communication. Want to see your child make progress like this? 🌟
📩 Contact us today to learn how we can help build meaningful communication skills!

11/12/2025

This looks like fun!

☃ Sensory Friendly Hour from 5:00-6:00pm on Saturday, December 6 ONLY! $6 per person and online registration is required.
https://explorenature.regfox.com/winter-in-the-woodlands

Questions?
gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov or call 513-231-8678

11/08/2025

🌟 Weekly Wins in Speech🌟

So many amazing moments this week that remind us why we love what we do 💛

✨ A student spelled out her favorite song — Taylor Swift’s “Fearless”!

✨ Another student wanted to chat all about the Philistines (who would’ve guessed?!) and even clearly shared his protein shake preferences 🥤

✨ And one sweet kiddo started using spontaneous words to communicate — with the best eye contact and biggest smiles 🥰

Every child has so much to say — sometimes they just need the right tools to express it. 💬

If you’ve been wondering whether your child could benefit from speech or spelling-to-communicate sessions, now’s the perfect time to start! 💫

👉 Send us a message or comment below to learn more — we’d love to help your child find their voice! 💖

10/28/2025

🎃👻 Halloween fun has taken over speech this week! 👻🎃
We’ve been working on our communication goals with a spooky twist:
🧡 Making Halloween creations out of play dough
💚 Putting googly eyes on our target words to make silly monster faces
💜 Finding target words hidden inside monster eggs
🧡 Playing Chompin’ Charlie
💚 Opening acorns to practice labeling and requesting
Who says speech can’t be spooky and speech-tacular? 💬🕷️🕸️

10/24/2025

✨ Feel Good Friday! ✨

This week’s highlight was watching a sweet friendship blossom between two kids who communicate through spelling on letter boards 💛

Through their pen-pal connection, they’ve been learning so many important skills — from greetings and giving compliments to asking on-topic questions, sharing personal details, and finding common interests. 🌟

What makes it even more special? Just a few weeks ago, one of these amazing students was only able to request food or motivators using AAC — and now they’re spelling full thoughts, expressing preferences, and even shared that they’re an avid reader! 📚💬

Communication comes in many forms — and spelling can be a powerful one! 🧠💛
If you want to help your child find their voice and connect with others, come learn with us! 💌

10/23/2025

This looks fun!

👻CAM "Spooky" Sensory Saturday is THIS Saturday! Non-candy treats will be handed out around the museum (how cool is that?). NO registration required

Last opportunity in 2025 but, event will return in 2026.

Visit the museum's "accessibility" page for supports and additional details.
https://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/events-programs/accessibility/

Accommodations and supports (social narrative and more) available here:
https://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit/accessibility-accommodations/

10/15/2025

What a cute little social story for trick or treating!

🎃🍬 Trick-or-Treat Social Story! 🍬🎃

Our social story guides your autistic kiddo through the entire Trick-or-Treat experience, from getting ready to returning home — making Halloween fun, safe, and predictable! 💙✨

👉 Check it out here: www.bpiaba.com/social-stories/trick-or-treat

10/14/2025

Good to know if you are looking at purchasing an AAC app soon!

Save the date for an out of this world App Sale! Get 50% off AAC Apps starting October 15, 2025!

Learn more: https://www.prc-saltillo.com/articles/fall-2025-app-sale?mode=view

10/14/2025

So good to remember! We must model AAC ALL the time!

It seriously is mind blowing. I use this stat all the time when coaching teams because it’s such a powerful reminder!

And this isn’t about shaming anyone! It’s about keeping our eyes on what truly matters: consistent, rich modeling – without expectation.

So important for us to think about and share with others. 🖤

10/13/2025

When you have a little friend who LOVES cariboo so much you have played it weekly for what feels like ETERNITY you switch it up with new vocabulary practice so You can add new target words as needed.