Sunshine Speech Buds

Sunshine Speech Buds Sunshine Speech Buds offers home-based pediatric speech therapy services for children in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Full circle moment šŸ¤Over 10 years ago, I sat across from the fabulous Tracey Kellner at my very first PROMPT training. T...
02/08/2026

Full circle moment šŸ¤

Over 10 years ago, I sat across from the fabulous Tracey Kellner at my very first PROMPT training. This weekend, I got to assist alongside her as I begin my PROMPT instructor training journey.

Ao grateful, and so excited for what’s to come!šŸ¤

If you’ve ever wondered why speech therapy works on words your child can already say, this is why.Speech isn’t just abou...
01/09/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why speech therapy works on words your child can already say, this is why.

Speech isn’t just about the word itself, it’s about how the mouth moves to produce it. A word like ā€œballā€ may sound clear on its own, but movement patterns matter more as words connect and speech grows.

That’s why familiar words are sometimes part of therapy, even when a child can already say them.

Looking for motor speech support in the St. Petersburg area? Visit the link in my bio to learn more!

As I reflect on the past year and prepare for the new year, this thoughtful gift from a client was a reminder I didn’t k...
12/31/2025

As I reflect on the past year and prepare for the new year, this thoughtful gift from a client was a reminder I didn’t know I needed šŸ¤

2025 was the year I went full time time with my private practice. A year of growth, plateaus, learning, unlearning, and trusting the process.

While I’m proud of that progress, my success is not measured in numbers, schedules, or milestones checked off.

It is knowing that even one child, one family, one life felt a little lighter because of our time togetheršŸ«¶šŸ»

I’m incredibly grateful for the work I get to do and the families who allow me to be part of their journey ✨

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy new year! šŸŽ‰

12/29/2025

Winter break brings slower days and different routines.

That extra time at home can be a great opportunity to support communication in simple, everyday ways.

ā„ļøModel a few core words during play, meals, and routines.
ā„ļøPause and give time to respond.
ā„ļøRespond to every attempt to communicate, whether it’s AAC, gestures, pointing, or body language.

Small moments still matter!

Save this for easy communication strategies ā„ļøšŸ’›

11/13/2025

Sunshine, speech, and some basketball fun to put our PROMPT targets into action!

If it looks like play, that’s because it is- and that’s exactly how kids learn best šŸ’¬šŸ’›Play helps kids connect, communica...
11/12/2025

If it looks like play, that’s because it is- and that’s exactly how kids learn best šŸ’¬šŸ’›
Play helps kids connect, communicate, and grow in meaningful ways.

Start with Turkey Trouble and some farmyard fun! 🐮🐷This book is perfect for working on vocabulary, describing, sequencin...
11/10/2025

Start with Turkey Trouble and some farmyard fun! 🐮🐷This book is perfect for working on vocabulary, describing, sequencing, and story recall — all through play.

Pair it with a simple sensory bin filled with leaves, farm animals, and Thanksgiving textures to bring the story to life and keep kids engaged while targeting language goals!

Which fall books are a hit with your little ones right now? šŸšŸ’›I’d love to hear your favorites! šŸ“ššŸ’›

Such a beautiful day at this years Walk for Apraxia, celebrating our incredible Apraxia Stars! Together, we raised over ...
11/08/2025

Such a beautiful day at this years Walk for Apraxia, celebrating our incredible Apraxia Stars! Together, we raised over $15,000 to support the voices, efforts, and bright futures of children with CAS. So grateful to be part of such an amazing communityšŸ’™

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