SmallTalk Speech & Occupational Therapy

11/14/2025

Traveling this holiday season? ✈️ 🚙 🚆 For kids with sensory needs, new environments, loud sounds, and changes in routine can feel overwhelming. However, with the right preparation, your trip can be calm and fun for everyone!

In our new blog post, we share expert holiday travel tips for kids with sensory needs, including how to build a sensory travel kit, create routines on the go, and keep your child regulated and confident along the way.

Read the full guide below. Safe travels and happy holidays! ✨ 🥧

Make holiday travel smoother for your child with sensory needs. Discover expert-approved strategies, packing ideas, and calming routines to help your family enjoy the season together.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️⭐️🇺🇸

Here at Smalltalk, we are so grateful for the dedication of our veterans, active duty military families, and all who protect and support our country. Swipe to see a few ways to celebrate and honor our veterans this month in San Diego.

11/10/2025

🎅✨ Sensory Santa is back! ✨🎅

This special event is designed for kiddos who want to meet Santa without the crowds or overwhelm. SmallTalk families can sign up for a 5-minute private visit in a calm, sensory-friendly space where your little can meet Santa and take a photo! ❤️

🎄 Saturday, December 6th at La Mesa
🎄 Saturday, December 13th at Scripps Ranch

Spots fill quickly, reserve your time to meet Santa today! 🎅✨

Sign up here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/AcZssZ3Zl-5r1BxY0je3FRnR_2lDbJZnFl4czxuaPjI=

11/03/2025

Singing, playing, and learning all at once! 🎶 Music is a powerful tool in speech therapy! It helps gestalt language processors gain new skills, and it helps build language and expand play. Every note is a step toward stronger communication and confidence! 🎶🎵

10/29/2025

Happy Occupational Therapy Week! At SmallTalk, our OTs help kids build confidence and independence through play-based, hands-on therapy. Whether it’s zipping a jacket, swinging in the gym, or mastering new skills, every session is a step toward success. Take an extra minute to thank your OT this week! 💙🤍

10/19/2025

Growth looks different for all of our clients here at SmallTalk and we make sure to celebrate every single step, no matter if it's BIG (like this one) or small! ✨👏

We are so grateful for the trust that our SmallTalk families place in us! 💙

10/16/2025

SmallTalk is OPEN on Halloween! Join us for our annual Trek or Treat on October 31st from 9am - 6pm. 🎃

Current and past clients are invited to stop by, trek around the clinic, knock on therapy doors, and collect a treat! Don't worry, no tricks, just treats for our amazing clients!

Give us a hint on your little's costume in the comments! 👻👩🏻‍🚒🧙🧚🧛🏼🦸‍♂️🧜‍♀️

10/10/2025

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