Wildflower Pediatric Therapy

06/03/2023

Language Tip 🗣️
You don’t need to tell your child every time they make a language or articulation mistake. Nobody likes to be called out all the time! You can model correct language and articulation by repeating what your child said and emphasizing the correct language or articulation.

04/26/2023

☀️Summer Speech Therapy☀️

Are you looking to boost your child’s speech and language development? Do you want to learn strategies to support your child’s speech and language development? Does your student have an IEP but did not qualify for summer speech therapy services or could benefit from additional services this summer?

Now scheduling weekly in-home 45-minute sessions June 28-August 18. Sessions include direct individual therapy, parent training, and carryover activity ideas.

Ideal for children of all ages with or without a current IEP or diagnosis. Reach out today to reserve your slot.

Wildflowerpediatrictherapy.com
Tess@wildflowerpediatrictherapy.com
(508) 251-9774

Providing in-home speech and language services in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

04/19/2023

Meet the Speech-Language Pathologist behind Wildflower Pediatric Therapy

😁Tess Antonitis, M.S., CCC-SLP, Owner
👄In-home speech and language services in MA and RI
📱(508) 251-9774
✉️tess@wildflowerpediatrictherapy.com

Questions? Reach out!

04/07/2023

Did you know AAC is my passion and my speciality!? I LOVE working with AAC users and their families.

In addition to working directly with AAC users, I also provide consultation services to caregivers, schools, or other facilities in need of AAC support. What do these consultation services look like?

🌟Training caregivers how to use specific communication systems.

🌟Training caregivers how to edit software and use device-specific features.

🌟Training caregivers how to model and support AAC users.

🌟Educating caregivers, schools, or facilities on the world of AAC.

🌟Second opinion of current communication system and access to communication.

Reach out today to schedule your consultation!

✉️ tess@wildflowerpediatrictherapy.com

02/24/2023

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENINGS

⭐️Speech and language screenings are a quick and easy way to determine if further evaluation in the areas of speech and language is warranted.

⭐️ Speech and language screenings can identify children at risk of speech and language delays and help them gain access to the services they need.

⭐️Daycares, preschools, and private schools can reach out to schedule screenings for their students.

⭐️Screenings are available for children three years of age and older.

⭐️Parents/caregivers must consent to the screenings.

⭐️Want to set your facility apart from others? Wonder if your students would benefit from speech language screenings? Question about who pays for these screenings? Are you a parent interested in a speech and language screening? Reach out today with any questions or to start the scheduling process!

✉️ tess@wildflowerpediatrictherapy.com

11/29/2022

🫧Bubbles 🫧
Want to know how to use bubbles to expand language? When trying to expand language, copy what your child is saying and then add one or two other words. For example, if your child says “Pop!” You can say “You popped!” or “I popped!” Check out the ideas below for additional vocabulary to use with bubbles:

Early sounds:
Pop
P-p-p
T-t-t

Verbs:
Go
Stop
Blow
Jump
Stomp
Clap
Touch
Catch
Chase

Adjectives:
Numbers
A lot
Big
Small
Fast
Slow
Up
Down

Comments:
High
Low

11/11/2022

TRUCKS 🚒🛻🚚
Want to know how to use toy cars and trucks to expand language? When trying to expand language, copy what your child is saying and then add one or two other words. For example, if your child says “Crash!” you can add on and say “Wow! You crashed!” or “The truck crashed!” or “That was a loud crash!” Check out the ideas below for additional vocabulary to use with toy trucks:

Early sounds:
Beep beep
Vroom vroom
Whoosh
Wee-oo wee-oo
Bump bump

Verbs:
Go
Stop
Crash
Fall
Jump

Adjectives:
Colors
Loud
Quiet
Big
Small
Fast
Slow

Comments:
Oh no!
Watch out!
My turn!
Your turn!

10/19/2022

Remember, developmental milestones are a guideline and all babies develop differently. Looking at developmental milestones can assist in early identification of children with delays. Concerned about your little ones development? Reach out to speak with a professional.

10/07/2022

October is AAC Awareness Month📱

What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC is when alternative means are used to augment speech or as an alternative to speech.

AAC is such a special area of speech pathology to me and something I am so passionate about! I have worked with so many different types of devices, communication systems, and communicators.

I love helping someone learn how to become a more effective communicator. Sometimes that may be a young child being encouraged to use some form of AAC for the first time or an older child improving their ability to communicate with their chosen communication system.

Everyone has the right to communicate 💬

10/04/2022

Terrible twos or terrific twos 2️⃣ ?

However you think of it, two-year-olds are developing rapidly. They have thoughts and opinions that they want to communicate to you! This is a great age to start teaching new vocabulary words, and the concept of shapes, colors, letters, and numbers.

Remember, developmental milestones are a guideline and all babies develop differently. Looking at developmental milestones can assist in early identification of children with delays. Concerned about your little ones development? Reach out to speak with a professional.

09/26/2022

Sensory bins ⭐️

Sensory bins can be a great activity for little ones. They offer children an opportunity to play and explore with a variety of materials. They are also full of language opportunities. Let your little one guide the play and see their imagination and language come alive.

Not sure how to make a sensory bin? It’s easy! Add one or two base items (colored rice, beans, rocks, sticks, sand, etc.), some cups or scoops, and some toys. That’s it! Sensory bins can have a theme, like construction vehicles, ocean, or farm, or it can be random things you find in your house. Sensory bins don’t need to be pretty to be fun!

Need ideas for using sensory bins for language development? Reach out!

09/20/2022

Toddlers 👧🧒Between your child’s first and second birthday they go from being a “baby” to a “toddler.” A lot changes during this year and their language development really takes off. This is often when parents and caregivers notice delays in their child’s developmental milestones.

Remember, developmental milestones are a guideline and all babies develop differently. Looking at developmental milestones can assist in early identification of children with delays. Concerned about your little ones development? Reach out to speak with a professional.

09/14/2022

BOOKS 📚

I’m sure you’ve heard that reading books is important for your child’s development but do you know why? Here are five reasons reading books helps your child’s language development:

1. Vocabulary. Books are full of new vocabulary words for your child to learn. Better yet, they are often paired with pictures to offer a deeper understanding.

2. Language. Children hear a variety of sentence structures within books. When they become familiar with books they might even start repeating those sentences.

3. Topics. Books are available on any topic you can imagine! They can help you preview new adventures or can provide background knowledge about new subjects.

4. Communication. Books provide you an opportunity to talk with your child. You can ask and answer questions about a shared context.

5. Literacy skills. Reading books in early childhood improve children’s early literacy skills including, how to turn the pages, how to orient the book, what letters and words look like, and more!

09/08/2022

Did you know babies are expected to say their first word right around their first birthday!?

Find out about the next set of developmental milestones and ways to support your child’s development 👶

Remember, developmental milestones are a guideline and all babies develop differently. Looking at developmental milestones can assist in early identification of children with delays. Concerned about your little ones development? Reach out to speak with a professional.

09/07/2022

Always trying to make therapy fun 🥳

One of the best things about in-home speech therapy is that we can use what you already have in your house. Toys and activities that your child enjoys and is comfortable with. Better yet, I can show you how to carryover skills learned in therapy with your own toys!

09/02/2022

Babies are constantly growing, developing, and learning. Every month brings on new milestones.

Find out about the next set of milestones and ways to support your babies development 👶

Remember, developmental milestones are a guideline and all babies develop differently. Looking at developmental milestones can assist in early identification of children with delays. Concerned about your little ones development? Reach out to speak with a professional.

09/02/2022

Babies are constantly growing, developing, and learning. Every month brings on new milestones.

Find out about the next set of milestones and ways to support your babies development 👶

Remember, developmental milestones are a guideline and all babies develop differently. Looking at developmental milestones can assist in early identification of children with delays. Concerned about your little ones development? Reach out to speak with a professional.