Bright Light Language LLC

02/21/2026

This is a core board for a little one who is new to AAC! A binder like this is affordable, durable, and customizable! I always want to make sure AAC is being used for more than just wants and needs so for beginners I love to model social words and descriptions/comments too!

Yes/no questions are not the best place to start for early communicators (it’s a much more abstract concept than most people realize!) but they get used often at school and out & about! Plus, “no” is important to have for teaching and promoting self-advocacy in beginning communicators!

There’s plenty of room in the binder for actions, items, and other category-specific icons too 💛

What would you add?

02/20/2026

🔥 Hot takes incoming! 🔥

🔥 AAC does not have to be high tech to be robust!! For some kids, an iPad or dedicated device just becomes a really expensive paperweight (or worse, projectile). Mid-low tech methods, especially for early communicators, are often overlooked!

🔥 Direct teaching is the missing puzzle piece for a lot of kids. If they aren’t picking up a skill from play/child-led therapy, sometimes it takes getting down to brass tacks and teaching it directly. A little bit of rote learning is not going to hurt anyone and can make a world of difference!

🔥 Kids cannot summarize, make predictions and inferences, understand humor or figurative language if they don’t have enough content knowledge as a foundation. Sometimes low-exposure to world knowledge can masquerade as a language disorder.

🔥 I see the motor planning benefits, I do. But for pre-literate children LAMP is basically impossible to navigate. Their symbols are opaque and confusing and since the vocabulary isn’t set up semantically it’s really hard for teachers and parents to follow, potentially leading to less follow-through in the classroom and at home.

🔥 What are your SLP hot takes?? 🔥

02/12/2026

It’s been a while since I introduced myself! This is what I do out in the real world! Aside from being a clinician and business owner, I’m also a wife, dog mom, enneagram 9 (wing 8, iykyk), Virgo, older sister, aunt, and reality TV fan 🤩

Drop a comment to say hi! 👋🏻

02/03/2026

Neurodivergent kids deserve literacy instruction that keeps their learning differences in mind. Get your student help that actually works! I've got spots open for after-school sessions available NOW! Call/text (314) 252-8228 or visit www.brightlightlanguage.com for details!

01/26/2026

REMINDER: There are still spots available for the upcoming social skills group! It runs from February-June and should be a great time for creativity, learning, and camaraderie! I’d absolutely love to fill this table, take a look and tell your friends 🧙🏽‍♂️🎲✨ visit www.brightlightlanguage.com/groups-and-classes for more info!

01/26/2026

I’ve seen a few folks asking about speech therapy services recently! I have spots available now for speech therapy and dyslexia support! Not sure if your student is on track with speech and language? I can help with that too 😊 visit www.brightlightlanguage.com or call/text (314) 252-8228 to get connected!

01/19/2026

One more chance for a FREE speech and language screening coming up this weekend, January 24th! If you have concerns for your child's communication, now is the time to act! Register at https://www.brightlightlanguage.com/resources 🥳

01/17/2026

Good morning, all! There are still a few spots open for my upcoming game-based social skills group! Check out https://www.brightlightlanguage.com/groups-and-classes for more info and contact me to register your student 🥳

01/01/2026

Happy new year! Let's make 2026 be the year you get answers about your child's development. I'm offering FREE speech and language screenings for kids ages 3+ at my office on January 17th and January 24th! Register by visiting https://www.brightlightlanguage.com/resources or scanning the QR code in the photo! 🥳✨🎆

12/30/2025

Adventure Awaits! Now registering for my spring semester social skills enrichment group at Bright Light Language! Check out https://www.brightlightlanguage.com/groups-and-classes for all the details 🦄🐉🧙‍♂️🧝‍♀️🧚‍♀️✨

12/22/2025

Absolutely loved getting to visit Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and partner with their wonderful staff and students!

It truly takes a village 💖

Through our partnership with Bright Light Language, we’re able to support speech and language development in a familiar, nurturing environment—helping children build confidence and connection every day! 😊

12/10/2025

What does it take to read? More than just knowing letter sounds, that’s for sure! This week’s substack is meant to help parents and teachers review what reading is really made of, and help SLPs understand our role in it a little better ✨📚

Check it out now at the link in my bio!