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Center for Communication and Learning

CCL is an established speech - language private practice located in Rockville, Maryland.

We offer a wide range of services that will enable your child to reach his/her full potential and become successful communicators at home, in school and in the community. We pride ourselves on providing high quality individualized differential diagnoses and therapies, using the latest evaluation tools and therapy programs. CCL is committed to providing your child or adolescent with excellent services , based on your child’s individual profile. Family support is an integral part of our programs so you will have the strategies to enhance your child’s speech and language development and skills. We value parent input at every step, beginning with the assessment process and continuing with the implementation of your child’s therapy goals and program. CCL believes in a team approach that will facilitate your child’s success. We collaborate with your child’s teachers and other team members in order to provide a comprehensive and integrated program.

09/16/2025

Not sure how to help your child’s language development? Here are some tips you can use everyday!
🗣️ Get face to face - This helps your child focus on your facial expressions and how words are formed.
🗣️ Narrate their play - Describe their actions in the moment to connect words to experiences.
🗣️ Pause and wait - Give space after you speak. This shows you expect a response and encourages interaction.
🗣️ Follow their lead - Let your child guide the play and conversation. They’ll be more engaged and responsive.
🗣️ Add one word - Build their vocabulary naturally by making your sentence just one step ahead of theirs.
🗣️ Repeat - Kids need to hear words often to learn them. Don’t be afraid to sound like a broken record!
💕 Small tweaks make a big difference.

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09/15/2025

Due to excessive screen time & exposure to academic learning (alphabet, Number puzzles, rhymes), many children have a delay in learning functional words resulting in a difficulty to communicate with their parents or peers.
✨ How can you teach functional words?
👉 The most underrated way is to involve your child in functional everyday activities. Model & teach words during bathing, preparing a snack, at the grocery store, etc.
❓ How do you teach functional words?

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09/02/2025

Communication isn’t just about talking. It’s about finding the ways each child best expresses themselves.
Here are just a few ways children communicate:
👉 Using spoken words
👉 Gestures, body language and hand leading
👉 Facial expressions
👉 Robust AAC devices
👉 Sign language
👉 Sounds, movements, or actions
When we honor all of these as communication, we send the message: Your voice matters, no matter how you share it.
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08/28/2025

Try using a mirror when practicing new skills, speech sounds, and gestures.
🪞 A mirror is a great way to practice waving hi & bye, playing Peek-a-Boo, and making silly faces.
It’s fantastic because your child can see what YOU are doing AND what THEY are doing which helps with imitation.
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08/26/2025

The little breakthroughs? They’re EVERYTHING! 🙌
In speech therapy, that “small” step might be a child finally initiating a greeting, trying out a new AAC button, or correctly producing a tricky sound they’ve been working on for weeks. 🎉
As SLPs, we know these tiny moments are anything but small. They’re signs of courage, growth, and connection-and they deserve to be celebrated.
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📧 info@ccl-md.com
📱 240-883-6731
💻 https://www.ccl-md.com
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08/24/2025

Does your child struggle with starting ge conversations, maintaining them, or understanding social cues? 🗣️
Our Social Skills Group Therapy (starting October 1st) is designed to help children build confidence, improve communication, and develop meaningful connections — all in a fun and supportive environment!
Click this link to register and learn more.
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUmM_Dcsclykk7FJ7oaXi-9jKzmhFDY2sVYAwvsxw6gHf1Ig/viewform

08/18/2025

There are so many important pieces to speech therapy. ✨
It is not just working on speech. We are building rapport, following the child’s lead, modeling, cueing and prompting, using evidence-based practice, and coaching/ counseling parents.
✨ Want to learn more?
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📧 info@ccl-md.com
📱 240-883-6731
💻 https://www.ccl-md.co
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08/14/2025

Back to school season is here! 📚 ✏️
Transitioning can be challenging, but with a few simple strategies, you can make it smoother for your child.
⏰ Consistent Routine: Establish a daily routine to help your child feel secure and prepared for the school day.
🖍️ Practice at Home: Reinforce speech therapy exercises at home to keep skills sharp.
🗓️ Visual Schedules: Use visual schedules to help your child understand their daily activities and reduce anxiety.
💕 Let us help support your family’s transition with our tailored speech therapy services.
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📧 info@ccl-md.com
📱 240-883-6731
💻 https://www.ccl-md.com
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08/12/2025

If your child is saying “tat” instead of “cat” or “og” instead of “dog,” it may be more than just cute mispronunciations. It could be a phonological disorder.
Phonological disorders impact how children understand and use sound patterns, which can affect their confidence, literacy, and academic success.
The good news? 🙌 Speech therapy can help!
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📧 info@ccl-md.com
📱 240-883-6731
💻 https://www.ccl-md.com
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08/11/2025

Early shared reading gives children:
📕 Richer vocabulary
📕Stronger grammar and sentence structure
📕Improved school readiness
📕Deeper understanding of words (especially when adults point, label, and explain)
⭐️ SLP PRO TIP: Talk about the pictures, ask questions, and repeat new words. Also, sometimes reading the same book several times a week is best. This will provide repetition & strengthen a child’s memory of newly learned vocabulary.
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08/05/2025

Articulation disorders can stem from various factors, including structural issues like cleft palate, hearing loss, neurological conditions, or developmental delays. Sometimes, the cause remains unknown.
🗣️ Early intervention is key.
Want to learn more?
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📧 info@ccl-md.com
📱 240-883-6731
💻 https://www.ccl-md.com
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07/31/2025

Children often repeat words and phrases said by others as they learn how to speak. The main difference between echolalia and a child just repeating words lies in the purpose and the context.
🗣️ Echolalia is typically an automatic repetition of what is said by someone else. It lacks purpose or intent to communicate or engage. 💬 Echolalia can be a normal phase in language development.
💡 However, if a child is still showing signs of echolalia by age 3 or 4, you should have them evaluated by a speech pathologist.
👉 Speech therapy can help by addressing the underlying cause of echolalia and can equip your child with the tools and strategies to reduce and sometimes even overcome the effects.
Want to learn more?
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📧 info@ccl-md.com
📱 240-883-6731
💻 https://www.ccl-md.com
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Address

6266 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD
20852

Telephone

+12408836731

Website

http://CCL-MD.com/

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