As We Speak SLP

07/04/2025

Looking for ways to keep your child engaged this summer and support their language development?

Check out my latest blog: 10 Fun Summer Activities to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills!

Summer is the perfect season for play, adventure, and building strong communication skills! Whether you’re heading to the park, playing in the backyard, or enjoying some quiet time in the shade, every moment offers a chance to help your child grow their speech and language in fun, natural ways.

06/23/2025

🚗💬 BEEP BEEP!

Headed on a summer road trip with your little one? Make the most of your time in the car with fun and easy ways to boost your child’s speech and language skills!

From games to conversations, these tips turn drive time into learning time...and may even help to pass the time!

👉 Read the full blog post for SLP-approved ideas to keep those language skills growing on the go!

We've even included a FREE DOWNLOAD in the blog post to take along in the car!

With the right language games, you can turn your road trip into a lively, interactive adventure that boosts communication skills, sparks creativity, and keeps everyone entertained.

06/11/2025

🎉 Success Spotlight! 🎉

💬We’re celebrating a recent speech therapy graduate at As We Speak!

This amazing student made incredible progress, and her mom shared a testimonial about their journey.

See what made speech therapy a fun and meaningful experience for her daughter in our latest blog post.

Repeated attempts to clarify what she was saying would leave Charlotte frustrated and sometimes in tears—along with mom, dad, and big brother Kevin feeling helpless. That’s when Charlotte began working with Katie, and everything started to change.

06/09/2025

🎙️ Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎉

I had the joy of being interviewed on ’s podcast “Private Practice Success Stories” to share my journey of starting my private practice as a pediatric speech-language pathologist.

One of the biggest reasons I took the leap? FLEXIBILITY—to create a life where I could show up fully for my amazing clients and be present for my own three kids.

Balancing motherhood and running a business hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been incredibly worth it.

If you’re a fellow SLP, working parent, or just curious about what it takes to start something of your own, I’d love for you to give it a listen. 🎧

🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199?i=1000712061412

06/04/2025

💬 Wondering when your child should start saying certain sounds?

🗣Speech sound development is a journey, and every child progresses at their own pace, but there are age-based milestones to look out for. I’ve just posted a helpful guide to understanding which speech sounds typically emerge when.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, caregiver, or fellow SLP, this blog post breaks it down in a clear, supportive way.

🔗 Check it out now and save it for future reference!

While every child develops at their own pace, here’s a general guide to when we expect kids to master specific sounds. These ages are based on typical development and may vary slightly from child to child.

05/30/2025

🎉Funday Friday is Here and As We Speak is ready to celebrate 🎉

💬As a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and a mom of three, I know summer is the perfect time for fun and learning!

📍Every Friday, I’ll be sharing simple, playful speech and language tips inspired by our family’s favorite summer activities—from park days to local field trips . Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or fellow educator, you'll find easy ways to support your child's communication skills while making summer memories.

📲Stay tuned for weekly ideas that make talking, listening, and learning part of the adventure!

☀️Let’s make this summer sunny AND speechy!

DROP YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMENTS!

05/29/2025

💬 Is your child hitting their speech and language milestones?

Understanding what to expect, and when, can ease worries and empower you to support your child’s communication journey.

⬇️Check out our latest blog post for a helpful guide to key milestones and when to seek support!

In this post, we’ll break down speech and language milestones from birth to age 5+, highlight red flags to watch for, and provide reliable resources where you can learn more.

05/28/2025

⭐️We have some exciting news!⭐️

We are thrilled to welcome Miss Bailey, CCC-SLP to our team!

We are so excited for the families in our community to meet her. Miss Bailey will be seeing clients this summer and has immediate openings for SUMMER ONLY services.

If your child needs continued speech and language support during summer months, Bailey is here to help!

💬Like, comment, and share to give Bailey a warm welcome!

📩 Interested in scheduling summer sessions? Reach out to us at katie@aswespeakslp.com or visit www.aswespeakslp.com to get started!

05/19/2025

📚Whether you're 5 or 95, it's the perfect time to dive into a great book!

Our latest blog post shares top reading picks and helpful tips for every age group. AND there’s a BONUS download of books by age group.

Plus, your local library will be starting their Summer Reading Program, soon! We always check out St. Charles City-County Library Their Summer Challenge starts June 2nd!

What are some of your favorite books? For young or old...
What are you currently reading?
Let us know if the comments!

Here’s a curated list of age-appropriate summer reads—plus tips on how to use each book to boost language at home!

05/09/2025

🎙️Coming Soon: ‘Speaking of Which’ podcast! 🎙️
Hosted by Katie LaVoi, a certified speech-language pathologist.

Each concise episode will be packed with practical, easy-to-implement advice, focusing on actionable steps that can help your child thrive in their speech and language journey.

‘Speaking of Which’ will empower parents to nurture their child’s skills at every stage!

Want to be the first to know when it drops? Comment “podcast” below, and I’ll send you a DM when it’s live!