Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy

11/19/2025

🌟 “What’s That Word?” Wednesday

Theme: Sensory & Descriptive Language
Word of the Week: “Soft”

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🧸✨ Language grows when we notice how things feel!
This week’s word is “Soft” — a sensory-rich describing word that helps kids talk about textures, objects, emotions, and more.

🎯 Today’s Word: “Soft”
💬 “That’s a soft blanket.”
💬 “I want the soft one.”
💬 “Bunny is soft.”

🧠 Why it matters:
Describing words like soft help build rich vocabulary, support sensory regulation, and give kids language for what they like (or don’t like). They’re also key for comparing, contrasting, and storytelling.

🎉 Try This at Home:
➡️ Collect soft vs. rough objects and play a sorting game.
➡️ Narrate textures during your day: “Your towel is so soft!”
➡️ Read books with sensory-rich language (e.g., “That’s Not My…” series).

💡 GLP Tip: You might hear:
🗣️ “So soft!”
🗣️ “It’s a soft one.”
🗣️ “Don’t want scratchy — want soft!”

11/18/2025

⭐️ Talk It Out Tuesday

Grow Language With ONE MORE WORD!

A simple, powerful strategy to help your child expand their sentences is to model just one more word than what they say.

💬 Try This:
   •   Child says: “Ball!”
→ You say: “Big ball!”
   •   Child says: “More!”
→ You say: “More bubbles!”
   •   Child says: “Dog!”
→ You say: “Brown dog!”

🌱 Why this works

Children learn naturally from the language they hear. Modeling short, simple expansions gives them a clear example to build from—without pressure.

🏡 Home Tip

Practice this during play, meals, bath time, or errands. Every little moment is a language opportunity!

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11/18/2025

11/17/2025

🦃 Make-It-Happen Monday: Easy Activities to Boost Language! 🦃

At Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy, we LOVE helping families turn holiday moments into meaningful communication time — and Thanksgiving is full of opportunities!

✨ This Week’s Simple Idea:
Thanksgiving Talk & Play!
Use simple Thanksgiving activities to spark conversation, teach new words, and build shared joy:

🍁 1. Thankful Talk
Go around the table or room and share something you’re thankful for:
➡️ “I’m thankful for my family. What about you?”
➡️ “You’re thankful for your toys!”

🥧 2. Holiday Helper
Invite your child to help with easy steps during meal prep:
➡️ “Let’s stir the potatoes!”
➡️ “Put the napkin on the table.”
➡️ “The pie smells sweet!”

🧡 3. Turkey Play
Use a paper turkey craft or toy to model fun vocabulary:
➡️ “The turkey has big feathers!”
➡️ “Let’s give him orange, red, and yellow feathers!”

💡 Why it helps:
✅ Teaches seasonal vocabulary (feast, turkey, thankful, harvest)
✅ Builds describing words and feelings vocabulary
✅ Encourages turn-taking and conversation in a real-life context
✅ Helps kids participate meaningfully in family traditions

👂 Speechy Tip: Keep the language simple, slow, and joyful. Holiday routines can be busy — brief moments of connection make the biggest difference.

💛 Giggles & Gab Speech Therapy — Helping Little Voices Shine This Thanksgiving! 💛

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

💛 Small Wins Sunday

Not all communication comes in words…
And this little one reminded us of that in the sweetest way. 🥹💕

At the end of a fun-filled therapy session, this child wrapped his arms around his SLP, gave the biggest smile, and even blew a kiss on his way out. No spoken words. Just pure affection.

✨ A hug.
✨ A smile.
✨ A kiss.

All of it said:
➡️ “I feel safe.”
➡️ “I’m happy here.”
➡️ “I trust you.”

These moments speak volumes — without a single word. At Giggles & Gab, we believe every form of communication is valid, meaningful, and worth celebrating.

To this sweet little communicator:
Your heart spoke loud and clear 💛

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11/16/2025

11/15/2025

🎄 Sensory Support Saturday: “Parent Tip Saturdays” – Holiday Edition

🎄 Parent Tip Saturday 🎄
The holidays are full of fun — and full of sensory overwhelm 😵

New smells, crowded houses, loud music, itchy outfits, blinking lights, skipped naps…

That’s a lot for any child — especially for those with sensory differences.

💡 Plan ahead with these holiday sensory strategies:
✅ Create a visual schedule (with flexible options!)
✅ Pack a “calm kit” (headphones, fidgets, preferred snacks, chewies)
✅ Choose comfy clothing — ditch the scratchy tags
✅ Give permission to say “no thanks” to hugs or greetings
✅ Offer breaks in a quiet room or car
✅ Celebrate in smaller bursts — not marathon gatherings

🎁 Connection over perfection. When sensory needs are supported, the season becomes more joyful for everyone.

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

💡 Tips & Tricks Thursday | Neurodiversity Affirming Support

🗣️ Modeling Language During Play

Playtime is a perfect opportunity to support communication — no flashcards required!

➡️ TIP: Simply talk about what your child is doing or what you’re doing together.

Examples:
🧸 “You’re stacking blocks!”
🚗 “The car goes fast!”
🐻 “I see the teddy. Hi, teddy!”

This is called modeling language — and it works beautifully with all types of communication, including gestures, AAC, echolalia, and scripts. There’s no pressure for your child to respond — just soak it in.

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🧠 Why It’s Neurodiversity Affirming:

We honor and respect each child’s unique communication style by offering language without expectation. Whether a child communicates with signs, pictures, AAC, or scripts — we meet them where they are 💛

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💬 Let’s Share:

What’s your child’s favorite toy or play routine right now?
Tell us below ⬇️ — and let’s celebrate the way they connect and communicate through play!

11/13/2025