SmallTalk Speech & Occupational Therapy

09/18/2025

Looking for inclusive activities in San Diego? From sensory-friendly museum days to adaptive sports programs, there are so many opportunities for kids to play, explore, and feel supported. Check out our blog for a roundup of local resources your family can enjoy together! 🤸 💙

Explore inclusive activities and resources for kids in San Diego. Learn how these experiences support pediatric speech and occupational therapy.

09/05/2025

Back-to-school season means more writing, drawing, and classroom work. Is your child ready? Handwriting readiness isn’t just about holding a pencil; it’s built on foundational skills like fine motor precision and visual-motor coordination, which also support tasks like zipping, buttoning, and playing.

Discover the key developmental signs and how parents can help set their kids up for success in our blog post below.

Help your child build strong handwriting foundations with fun OT tips. Support fine motor growth at home with expert-approved ideas.

08/29/2025

When your child needs speech-language therapy or occupational therapy, choosing the right setting can make a significant difference in their progress. While in-home therapy can feel convenient, many families are surprised to learn that clinic-based therapy often offers more advantages, both for the child’s development and for the family’s overall experience. Read our new blog post below to learn more.

Discover why clinic-based pediatric therapy often outperforms in-home sessions. Learn more about the benefits of speech and occupational therapy at SmallTalk in San Diego.

08/15/2025

Is your child’s speech on track or could they benefit from extra support? Our latest blog post shares the early signs of speech and language delays and why timely intervention matters. Early support can make a big difference in your child’s communication, learning, and confidence.

“Speech and language delays are among the most prevalent developmental concerns in early childhood, yet many children with delays are not identified or referred for support until after critical early windows have passed.”

If you have concerns, ask your doctor about a referral, and be sure to request SmallTalk Pediatric Therapy!

This guide outlines key speech and language early indicators, supported by current research, to help guide referring physicians' decisions around when to refer a patient for a speech-language evaluation.

08/07/2025

Exciting news! If your insurance card says “Plan Medical Group: SCMG”, you may now be eligible for in-network services at SmallTalk Pediatric Therapy! We know how important it is to find trusted, accessible care, and we’re thrilled to be able to support even more families across San Diego County with this new update.

Read more about the update on our blog: https://smalltalkspeech.com/featured/smalltalk-pediatric-therapy-is-now-accepting-sharp-community-medical-group-insurance-plans/

Contact us to schedule an evaluation:
619-647-6157
frontoffice@smalltalkspeech.com

02/11/2025

Congratulations to our SmallTalkers for the gains they made in January!!! We are so proud of you! Keep up the hard work!

02/08/2025

✨NEW BLOG POST✨

This month on our Smallblog, Danielle Pham, a brilliant occupational therapist on our team explains what are some examples of primitive reflexes and some activities to integrate these at home! Read the article and follow up with your child’s occupational therapist to learn more specific ways to target reflexes your child may face.

https://smalltalkspeech.com/occupational-therapy/what-are-primitive-reflexes-and-what-is-their-impact/

02/03/2025

We recently celebrated our annual company party marking this year as the 20th anniversary of SmallTalk Pediatric Therapy!!! We’re so grateful for all of our hard working employees and our party is a great opportunity to celebrate them! Some of the employees even won awards and prizes for going above and beyond this year!! Congratulations to Jessica, Michelle, Gaby, and Jamie!!