Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting

Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting Provides: Speech & Language Services - Comprehensive Speech & Language Assessments - School Based Consultations - Professional Development

šŸŒšŸ»ā€ā™‚ļøIf you’ve been following us for a while, you’ve probably seen Matt—one of our longtime patients and all-around awes...
07/26/2025

šŸŒšŸ»ā€ā™‚ļøIf you’ve been following us for a while, you’ve probably seen Matt—one of our longtime patients and all-around awesome human. But what you might not know is that Matt is also a phenomenal golfer… and now he’s got the magazine feature to prove it! ā›³ļøāœØ

Check out the July/August issue of Golf magazine, where Matt is featured in an article written by none other than his sister, Abby Snowden—a rising junior and journalism major at UVA. Talk about a talented family!

Matt continues to inspire us with his passion, dedication, and heart. He’s not just a patient—he’s a friend and a role model for what’s possible. šŸ’™

Go grab a copy, give it a read, and keep cheering Matt on!

Note: Patient and family privacy is a top priority. Full approval was received to share this article.

07/21/2025

Last week, we explored story elements and plot, with a special focus on language—not just how we pronounce words, but how we use them to connect.

🧠 Language is a powerful tool for understanding, expressing, and building relationships.

In this ā€œSneak Peakeā€ session, you’ll hear how I work with an adult client on framing their words—not only to say what they mean but to increase clarity, reduce miscommunication, and support more positive interactions with others.

šŸ’¬ It’s not just about what you say, but how you say it. With the right language tools, we can shape better conversations and better connections.

Friday afternoon was a blast! šŸŽ‰Jacob and I had the pleasure of joining Liz League from the Greater Severna Park & Arnold...
07/18/2025

Friday afternoon was a blast! šŸŽ‰

Jacob and I had the pleasure of joining Liz League from the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce to present the Olde Severna Park Improvement Association (OSPIA) with the award for "Best Theme" for their float in the 50th Anniversary 4th of July Parade! šŸŽ†

Their "Peace"-themed float was totally groovy šŸŒ¼āœŒļøā€”and as the proud Supporting Sponsor of this award, we couldn’t be happier to celebrate such creativity and community spirit.

Just another reason we’re honored to be part of the Severna Park community. šŸ’™

07/09/2025

How does language develop? Through the power of stories. šŸ“š

Listen in as Mr. Michael shares why focusing on story elements—not just articulation and language drills—is key to meaningful growth in speech therapy.

Because language isn’t just about the mechanics—it’s about connection, comprehension, and curiosity.

At Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting, we believe every child has a story to tell. And through stories, they learn to:

✨ Understand others
🧠 Solve problems
šŸ“Œ Focus on key events
🌟 Learn lasting life lessons

It’s not just about the sounds—it’s about the meaning behind them.

Here’s how we support your child’s journey:
āœ… Customized sessions
āœ… Evidence-based strategies
āœ… Smiles all around

šŸ“ž (240) 702-3251
🌐 www.peakespeechtherapy.com

Let’s turn the page—together.

07/04/2025

šŸŽ† The day is finally here — Happy 4th of July! šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

My family and the Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting Team can’t wait to see YOU at the 50th Anniversary Severna Park Independence Day Parade today! šŸŽ‰

We’ll be out in full spirit with smiles, waves, and fun Peake Speech goodies to share. Make sure to say hi and celebrate this special day with us! ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™

Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful, and memory-filled holiday—no matter where you're celebrating!

With gratitude,
Michael, Deirdre & the Peake Speech Therapy Team

We’re in full "go-mode" getting ready for the 50th Anniversary Severna Park Parade! šŸŽ‰Here’s a little ā€œsneak Peakeā€ of wh...
07/01/2025

We’re in full "go-mode" getting ready for the 50th Anniversary Severna Park Parade! šŸŽ‰

Here’s a little ā€œsneak Peakeā€ of what we’ve got in store — and we promise, it’s going to be full of fun, smiles, and community spirit!

We can’t wait to wave hello to all the friendly faces lining the parade route.

Be sure to look out for the Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting team!

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It’s Friday, folks—and it’s been a long (and HOT šŸ”„) week here in Severna Park.This is your official reminder from Michae...
06/28/2025

It’s Friday, folks—and it’s been a long (and HOT šŸ”„) week here in Severna Park.

This is your official reminder from Michael and the Peake Speech team to kick back, chill out, and find a little joy this weekend. Whether it’s popsicles on the porch, pool time with your crew, or just doing absolutely nothing... you’ve earned it.

šŸ’¬ Let us know how you’re unwinding—we could use some ideas too!

Michael + The Peake Speech Team šŸ’™

ā˜€ļø So, how’s your summer shaping up? šŸ˜…At Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting, our scheduling board is set and the learning...
06/20/2025

ā˜€ļø So, how’s your summer shaping up? šŸ˜…

At Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting, our scheduling board is set and the learning never takes a vacation! 🧠

Whether you're soaking up the sun or dodging popsicle drips, we hope your summer is off to a great start.

āœ… If you're already a client—can't wait to see you soon!
šŸ¤ If you're new and looking for creative, customized, and compassionate therapy for your child, let's connect:

šŸ“ž (240) 702-3251
🌐 www.peakespeechtherapy.com

We'll get you on the board! šŸ§©šŸ’¬

🚨 Big News at Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting! 🚨We’re growing — and thrilled to introduce the newest member of our tea...
06/19/2025

🚨 Big News at Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting! 🚨
We’re growing — and thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team: Deirdre Gent, M.S., CCC-SLP!

Deirdre is a proud Loyola University Maryland alumna, completing both her undergraduate and graduate studies right here in our home state. She brings invaluable experience from her time as a speech-language pathologist at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC).

Her clinical passion lies in working with infants and toddlers, enhancing Peake’s early intervention services for families. Deirdre has been extensively trained in The Hanen Approach — an evidence-based method that empowers parents to support their child's communication development.

Based in Baltimore with her husband and two children, Deirdre is excited to begin meeting families at our Severna Park office — including offering Saturday appointments to better support our busy clients.

Having Deirdre on board is truly a game-changer for our practice, and we can’t wait for you to meet her!

Welcome, Deirdre! šŸ’™

06/15/2025

To the fathers - In your child’s eyes, you are more than just ā€œDad.ā€

You are comfort in chaos, courage in challenges, and the steady heart that never gives up. šŸ’™

Today, we honor your strength, patience, and love that often goes unseen but is always deeply felt.

Happy Father’s Day!

Michael and the Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting Team

šŸ“š Resource Spotlight šŸ“š šŸ‘‹ At Peake, we believe that how we think 🧠 is just as important as what we think—and that include...
06/14/2025

šŸ“š Resource Spotlight šŸ“š

šŸ‘‹ At Peake, we believe that how we think 🧠 is just as important as what we think—and that includes our hands.

šŸ’” Inspired by Susan Goldin-Meadow's book, Thinking with Your Hands, we use gesture-based strategies in therapy to build executive function (EF) skills in adolescents. Why? Because gestures don’t just communicate thought—they shape it.

Here’s how using our hands can support EF development:
✨ Working Memory – Gestures help offload mental load by representing steps or sequences.
šŸ”„ Cognitive Flexibility – Movements reinforce abstract thinking and help shift perspectives.
šŸ—‚ļø Planning & Organization – Gestures visually chunk and sequence information to make plans easier to follow.
šŸŖž Self-Monitoring – Using gestures while thinking out loud reveals patterns—and gaps—in understanding.

When kids learn to move with meaning, they learn to think with intention.

šŸ™Œ At Peake, we’re building brains and bodies—one gesture at a time.

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Severna Park, MD

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Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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