The Swain Center

The Swain Center The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating, and Learning Inc. We also offer Social Skills classes, a HW Club, support groups and other services.

is a professional corporation dedicated to providing speech-language evaluation and therapy services.

01/30/2026

πŸš‚ 𝐀𝐋𝐋 π€ππŽπ€π‘πƒ π“π„π€πŒπ–πŽπ‘πŠ π’π“π€π“πˆπŽπ πŸš‚
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πŸš‚ Yesterday’s social skills mission was building a Thomas the Tank Engine railroad together. The boys put on their Social Detective hats, using their brain, eyes, and ears to make smart guesses about how the track was meant to go together by studying the directions and pictures. There was planning, problem-solving, collaboration, and plenty of perseverance as they worked through a tricky build. Piece by piece, they stuck with it and celebrated when the train finally made its way around the track. Big teamwork and even bigger smiles!
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🧠 π„π…π…πŽπ‘π“ 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒 π”ππƒπ„π‘π’π“π€ππƒπˆππ†, ππŽπ“ ππ”ππˆπ’π‡πŒπ„ππ“ πŸ§ β€’β€’πŸ“š Children with dyslexia often use far more mental energy to read, wr...
01/29/2026

🧠 π„π…π…πŽπ‘π“ 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒 π”ππƒπ„π‘π’π“π€ππƒπˆππ†, ππŽπ“ ππ”ππˆπ’π‡πŒπ„ππ“ 🧠
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πŸ“š Children with dyslexia often use far more mental energy to read, write, and process language than their peers. When they’re penalized for not finishing work on a rigid timeline, it can harm their confidence. Not because they didn’t try, but because their brain works differently. Taking away lunch, recess, or rewards doesn’t teach responsibility. It teaches that effort doesn’t matter. When hard work is recognized and flexibility is allowed, children with learning differences can succeed without their self-esteem taking a hit.
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πŸ›‘ 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 π†π‘πŽπ–π’ π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ πˆππ“π„π‘π€π‚π“πˆπŽπ, ππŽπ“ 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐒 πŸ›‘β€’β€’πŸ›‘ While screens may feel harmless, early brain development depends on...
01/28/2026

πŸ›‘ 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 π†π‘πŽπ–π’ π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ πˆππ“π„π‘π€π‚π“πˆπŽπ, ππŽπ“ 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐒 πŸ›‘
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πŸ›‘ While screens may feel harmless, early brain development depends on real interaction, not passive viewing. Speech and language grow through back and forth communication, shared attention, and responsive play. Even when watching together, screens can reduce opportunities for meaningful language exchange that build strong brain pathways. The most powerful tool for a child’s brain is a responsive adult. Every moment of connection matters.
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🀍 π„π€π‘π‹π˜ π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 π–π€πˆπ“ πŸ€β€’β€’πŸ€ Waiting doesn’t help children catch up, it makes the climb steeper. As children grow, ex...
01/27/2026

🀍 π„π€π‘π‹π˜ π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 π–π€πˆπ“ 🀍
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🀍 Waiting doesn’t help children catch up, it makes the climb steeper. As children grow, expectations increase faster than support often does. When early signs of learning or developmental differences are overlooked, children are asked to work harder with fewer tools and less time.
Differences such as dyslexia, autism, and processing challenges can be recognized early in a child’s school journey. Identifying needs sooner opens the door to support before frustration, fatigue, and self-doubt take hold. Early action reduces strain for children, families, and schools. Let’s notice early. Respond early. Support children when it matters most.
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πŸ’‘π–πŽπ‘πƒπ’ 𝐀𝐓 π–πŽπ‘πŠ! π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† ππˆπ† πŠπˆπƒπ’ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ‚π€π“π„ π‚π‹π„π€π‘π‹π˜πŸ’‘β€’β€’πŸ’‘ Speech and language development continues well beyond the early...
01/26/2026

πŸ’‘π–πŽπ‘πƒπ’ 𝐀𝐓 π–πŽπ‘πŠ! π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† ππˆπ† πŠπˆπƒπ’ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ‚π€π“π„ π‚π‹π„π€π‘π‹π˜πŸ’‘
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πŸ’‘ Speech and language development continues well beyond the early years. For children ages five through eight, skills like reasoning, narrative language, vocabulary, and social communication play a key role in academic success. Everyday interactions and play based activities help strengthen these essential skills.
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πŸ‘‚ 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 π‡π„π€π‘πˆππ† πˆπ’πβ€™π“ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘πŽππ‹π„πŒ πŸ‘‚β€’β€’πŸ‘‚ Shocking but true: a child can pass a hearing test and still struggle to understan...
01/23/2026

πŸ‘‚ 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 π‡π„π€π‘πˆππ† πˆπ’πβ€™π“ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘πŽππ‹π„πŒ πŸ‘‚
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πŸ‘‚ Shocking but true: a child can pass a hearing test and still struggle to understand spoken language. Auditory processing helps the brain organize and understand what the ears hear and it continues developing throughout early childhood.
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πŸ’‘π…πŽπ‘ ππ”π’πˆππ„π’π’ πŽπ–ππ„π‘π’πŸ’‘πŸ€ This group is the preeminent resource for private practitioners delivering early intervention ped...
01/22/2026

πŸ’‘π…πŽπ‘ ππ”π’πˆππ„π’π’ πŽπ–ππ„π‘π’πŸ’‘

🀍 This group is the preeminent resource for private practitioners delivering early intervention pediatric services. Connect with experienced clinicians, access practical insights, and stay grounded in best practices that support young children and their families!

https://pedsapalooza.com/popuppalooza/

🌼 ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπˆππ† 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 & 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ π’π„π€π’πŽππ€π‹ π€π‚π“πˆπ•πˆπ“πˆπ„π’ πŸŒΌβ€’β€’πŸŒΌ Even though days are still chilly, the sunshine and longer...
01/22/2026

🌼 ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπˆππ† 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 & 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ π’π„π€π’πŽππ€π‹ π€π‚π“πˆπ•πˆπ“πˆπ„π’ 🌼
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🌼 Even though days are still chilly, the sunshine and longer days ahead create opportunities for building speech and language through everyday moments. You don’t need special materials, just connection and conversation. A child’s brain grows through connection, repetition, and interaction, which helps build the brain pathways needed for speech and language!
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πŸ’‘ π’πŒπ€π‹π‹ π‡π€ππˆπ“π’ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 & 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ’‘β€’β€’πŸ’‘ Speech and language skills affect how children understand directio...
01/21/2026

πŸ’‘ π’πŒπ€π‹π‹ π‡π€ππˆπ“π’ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 & 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ’‘
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πŸ’‘ Speech and language skills affect how children understand directions, organize their thoughts, and participate in school. When parents use intentional strategies at home, they help strengthen the brain connections children rely on for communication, listening, and learning.
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πŸ“š π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† π˜πŽπ”ππ† 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 π‹πˆπ’π“π„π, 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ‚π€π“π„ πŸ“šβ€’β€’πŸ’‘ Strong speech, language, and listening skills help children...
01/20/2026

πŸ“š π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† π˜πŽπ”ππ† 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 π‹πˆπ’π“π„π, 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ‚π€π“π„ πŸ“š
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πŸ’‘ Strong speech, language, and listening skills help children follow directions, express ideas, and succeed in the classroom. Simple strategies used consistently can make a big difference in how students process information and communicate with confidence.
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🀍 ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπˆππ† 𝐀 π’π“π‘πŽππ†π„π‘ 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 π„π€π‘π‹π˜ πŸ€β€’β€’πŸ€ Young brains are actively building the connections that support communica...
01/19/2026

🀍 ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπˆππ† 𝐀 π’π“π‘πŽππ†π„π‘ 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 π„π€π‘π‹π˜ 🀍
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🀍 Young brains are actively building the connections that support communication, learning, and behavior. Early intervention takes advantage of this critical window by providing timely support for both children and families. When intervention begins early, it can change developmental outcomes and lay the foundation for a long-term success.
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🧠 π†π‘πŽπ–πˆππ† π–πŽπ‘πƒπ’, π†π‘πŽπ–πˆππ† ππ‘π€πˆππ’ πŸ§ β€’β€’πŸ§  Early language development is closely linked to how the brain grows and learns. Sup...
01/16/2026

🧠 π†π‘πŽπ–πˆππ† π–πŽπ‘πƒπ’, π†π‘πŽπ–πˆππ† ππ‘π€πˆππ’ 🧠
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🧠 Early language development is closely linked to how the brain grows and learns. Supporting communication skills early helps build the foundation for attention, literacy, social interaction, and success in school. Every moment truly shapes a child’s future.
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795 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA
95405

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
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