Speak To Me, Inc.

02/23/2026

✨ Why Transitions Matter ✨

Transitions — moving from one activity to another — may seem simple, but for many children, they can be one of the hardest parts of the day.

Shifting from playtime to cleanup, from the iPad to homework, or from one therapy task to the next requires:

✔️ Flexible thinking
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Attention shifting
✔️ Executive functioning skills

When children struggle with transitions, it’s not about “not listening” — it’s often about developing the skills needed to shift their brain and body to something new.

In therapy, we support smoother transitions by using visual schedules, countdowns, first-then language, timers, movement breaks, and consistent routines. These tools help children feel safe, prepared, and successful.

Strong transition skills build confidence, reduce meltdowns, and support success at home, school, and in the community. 💛

Because growth doesn’t just happen during the activity — it happens in the moments in between.

02/17/2026

🧠 DID YOU KNOW?

Speech therapy isn’t just about talking.

We also work on:
✔️ Understanding language
✔️ Social communication skills
✔️ Feeding & oral motor skills
✔️ Play skills
✔️ Executive functioning

Communication is more than words — and we love helping kids build confidence in all of it 💬✨

02/14/2026

💕 Spreading Love 💕

Our Valentine’s Day crafts and activities are more than just fun — they’re full of purposeful play! 💌✨

As our little ones cut, glue, tear tissue paper, and create, they’re strengthening fine motor skills, building hand-eye coordination, and improving grasp patterns to support OT goals.

When they reach, move, sit, and explore during activities, they’re working on balance, core strength, and coordination to support PT development.

And through following directions, expanding vocabulary, requesting materials, and sharing with friends, they’re growing communication skills to support speech therapy (ST) goals.

Every heart we make and every smile we see is a reminder that learning happens best through play, connection, and joy. ❤️

Wishing all of our families a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with love, laughter, and sweet moments together! 💕

02/13/2026

Happy Birthday to our incredible Lead Speech-Language Pathologist in the clinic setting! 🎂
Your expertise, leadership, and caring spirit make such a difference in our clinic and in the lives of our patients. We’re lucky to have you leading the way. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

02/11/2026

Sensory Bin Fun at Speak To Me Inc.

Our themed sensory bins are packed with hands-on learning! Kids used scoops, bowls, and tiny snowman pieces to follow “Snowman Mix-Up” cards and build their own creations.✨ What we’re targeting:

🖐 Fine Motor Skills
Scooping, pouring, pinching, and placing small pieces strengthens little hands.

👀 Visual Perceptual Skills
Following picture cards supports matching, sequencing, and attention to detail.

🗣 Speech & Language
Following directions, counting pieces, labeling body parts, and expanding sentences (e.g., “The snowman has 3 buttons!”).

🧠 Executive Function
Planning, organizing materials, and completing multi-step tasks.

🌨 Sensory Processing
Exploring different textures in a safe, structured way supports regulation and engagement.

Play is powerful — and purposeful. 💛

If you’re looking for therapy that’s engaging, creative, and individualized for your child, we’d love to help.

📞 Contact Speak To Me Inc. to learn more about our OT, PT, and Speech services!

02/11/2026

Did you know that outdoor activities help build strength, coordination, communication, and regulation? Everyone loves fresh air.

02/08/2026

🏈 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Snacks

for Picky Eaters & Feeding Difficulties

Big game. Small bites. Less stress at the table.

At Speak To Me Inc., we know celebrations can be overwhelming for kids with sensory or feeding challenges. These high-interest, sensory-friendly foods help kids participate while supporting feeding skills.

🌟 Sensory-Friendly & Interactive Snack Ideas

🌀 Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels
Simple, high-protein rolls made with whole-wheat tortillas, turkey, and cheese.
✔ Easy to chew • ✔ Familiar flavors • ✔ Bite-sized

🌮 Walking Tacos
Individual chip bags kids can customize with ground beef or black beans.
✔ Reduces mixed-texture anxiety • ✔ Encourages independence

🥦 Veggie Tots
Broccoli, cauliflower, or sweet potato tots as a crunchy, familiar shape.
✔ Predictable texture • ✔ Fun alternative to fries

🍗 Chicken Meatballs
Soft, protein-packed, and easy to hold.
✔ Great for self-feeding • ✔ Less mess

🍓 Fruit Kabobs
Fresh fruit on sticks or served with yogurt for dipping.
✔ Builds variety • ✔ Encourages interaction

🍎 Apple Nachos
Thin apple slices drizzled with peanut butter and mini chocolate chips.
✔ Sweet but structured • ✔ Familiar + fun

💡 Tips for Kids with Feeding Challenges

✔ Keep it Simple
Offer “safe foods” alongside new or festive options.

✔ Make it Interactive
Let kids build their own snacks to increase comfort and engagement.

✔ Focus on Shape & Structure
Use fun shapes (like footballs!) to increase interest.

✔ Control Texture
Choose smooth dips and easy-to-chew foods to avoid overwhelm.

02/06/2026

Occupational therapy: sponge painted polar bears 🐻‍❄️❄️

Have you ever painted with a sponge?! 🧽 Sponge painting is a strong, purposeful activity because it naturally combines play with multiple developmental goals. Here’s why therapists use it so often:

1. Builds Fine Motor Strength & Control
• Squeezing, pressing, and releasing a sponge strengthens intrinsic hand muscles
• Encourages graded pressure (press lightly vs. firmly)
• Supports hand endurance needed for writing, cutting, and self-care tasks

2. Enhances Sensory Processing
• Provides tactile input (wet, squishy, textured)
• Offers proprioceptive input through squeezing and stamping
• Can be calming or alerting depending on pressure, pace, and resistance
• Easily graded for children with sensory sensitivities

3. Improves Bilateral Coordination
• One hand stabilizes the paper while the other paints
• Promotes midline crossing and coordinated use of both hands

4. Supports Visual–Motor Integration
• Children plan where to place the sponge
• Encourages matching colors, shapes, and spatial boundaries
• Helps with skills needed for handwriting, puzzles, and copying tasks

5. Encourages Motor Planning (Praxis)
• Requires sequencing steps (dip → squeeze → stamp)
• Allows practice with initiating, adjusting, and refining movements

6. Facilitates Emotional Regulation & Engagement
• Rhythmic stamping can be self-regulating
• Creative expression supports emotional processing
• Success-oriented and forgiving—no “wrong way” to do it
• Highly motivating, which increases participation and attention

7. Easily Adaptable Across Ages & Abilities
• Can be done seated, standing, or prone
• Sponge size, resistance, and paint thickness can be modified
• Works for children with delays, sensory needs, motor challenges, or anxiety

8. Supports Functional Outcomes
All of the above skills translate directly to:
• Handwriting
• Dressing and feeding
• Classroom participation
• Play and peer interaction.

02/05/2026

We will be open regular hours today, Thursday February 5th. See you all soon.

02/04/2026

🗣️ What is the PROMPT Method?
PROMPT stands for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets — a hands-on, evidence-based speech therapy approach used with children who have motor speech disorders like apraxia, dysarthria, and phonological delays.

✨ How it works:
A trained speech-language pathologist uses gentle touch and tactile cues to guide jaw, lip, tongue, and larynx movements to help children feel how speech sounds are produced. Sessions start with more physical support and gradually reduce cues as skills improve.

🎯 Why it’s effective:
PROMPT combines physical guidance with language building — improving not just sound production but also vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills through repetition and practice.

👶 Who can benefit:
It’s especially helpful for kids with motor-based speech challenges where traditional articulation therapy hasn’t worked as well.

02/04/2026

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