Buckeye Speech Path

02/28/2026

It was a fun experience today! 😍❤️

02/28/2026

Updating head shots - because I should look like myself, right? Not someone who has ever felt comfortable posing, lucky to have guiding me through the phases of smiling 🙂, lol. Also, let this be a gentle reminder to everyone that you are more than enough - be proud of you! I hope that shines through in my updated pictures more than anything! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

02/04/2026

This is such exciting news to have this option state wide! If you or your loved one has difficulties communicating, I HIGHLY recommend you fill in this form!

We will have paper copies at our office! Grab one at your next visit, or just stop in and say 👋!

House Bill 144, also known as Keith's Law, went into effect in Ohio on January 19. The law improves interactions between first responders and people with disabilities. It does this by giving first responders advance information about a person's specific needs.

People who want to register under Keith's Law can submit a disability verification form to the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: https://bit.ly/4sWtznM

To learn more about House Bill 144, visit: https://bit.ly/4qF0qMm

01/31/2026

We are so excited to share our first ever provider spotlight! Meet owner, Amy Mcmillin. Find out more about her business and the many ways her company can help you live a more active life! On a personal note, Amy is a wonderful colleague, and someone I am proud to call a friend. Enjoy the video, and check back next month for our next spotlight!

Join Buckeye Speech Path for our 2026 Provider Spotlight Series! This January, we were excited to meet with Amy Mcmilin, PT and owner of Custom Care Rehab. W...

01/23/2026

Fun Fact Friday! 🙃

Last week we talked about how memories can be closely tied to food experiences. This week we talk about the power of a picture! 📸

Did you know that research in cognitive neuroscience shows that pictures are strongly linked to memory because visual information activates multiple brain networks at once? 🗣

This includes areas responsible for language, attention, and executive functioning. In speech therapy, picture-based tasks support cognition by strengthening word retrieval, sequencing, inference, and narrative skills, while also tapping into stored memories and personal experience! Basically, personally relevant picture recall tasks can make learning more efficient and meaningful...pretty much, an IDEAL ACTIVITY. 🌟

Please enjoy - my adorable Jax baby, just a quick 15 years ago!

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday! 🤓

Do you find yourself supporting someone in need of practice with conversation skills? Maybe you are caring for someone who had a stroke, someone who needs social skills practice, or help speaking more clearly. This is a great strategy! ⬇

Pair conversation with a picture of an experience having a favorite food or food related memory. Even better, try that food again! When we eat something tied to our past, the flavors, smells, and textures activate brain regions responsible for memory and emotional regulation. It's not just about recall, it's about cognition! Our brain is amazing in how it processes and relives experiences.🍽

Having a great speech therapist is super important, but having tools and ideas of how to work on skills at home is where the real magic happens! 🏠

Pictures are of my handsome sons a few years earlier, all having a fun food experience on vacation! I miss those little faces!👦

01/14/2026

Do you ever fall into the trap of thinking therapy will be better with fun new toys, fancy apps, or complex materials? Every once in a while, I do too... But then, I remember the power of simplicity.

Children love "forbidden objects" they might not have easy access to at home. Let's be honest, no mom or dad wants to be cleaning marker off the wall... So, I give them a dry erase marker and an eraser, and the real magic happens!

Adults...sometimes the more simple, the better. Pen and paper for an adult is sometimes the best way to keep things from feeling overwhelming. Straight forward, simple, focused work.

OBVIOUSLY...there is a time and a place for everything, all the fancy bells and whistles. BUT, this is your reminder that in 2026, don't fall into the trap of "fancy is better", let basic simplicity guide your way!

01/10/2026

We are so excited to host this virtual meeting for new friends and old! Do you know any young stroke survivors? Feel free to share! All are welcome to join for FREE - register below ⬇️!

Lets get our 2026 goals set as a team 👊🏽

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01/09/2026

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with keeping up with best practice, most recent evidence or research, and just staying in the know? Yeah, same here!

Pro tip: you don’t have to do it all! Find a good pod cast on the topic you want to learn more about… and listen for at least ten minutes when (and if) you are driving! Before you know it, you’ll be learning and ready to listen to another!

Drop your favorite pod casts in the comments and I’ll share mine! ❤️

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01/06/2026

4 years ago at this time, I was dreaming of a day where I would be my own boss, treat patients who really needed help, and provide services people couldn’t easily find! At that time it was just a dream…but a little voice said, “you’ll never know if you don’t try…”

Petrified, unsure, full of doubt, learning to block out the haters, I started taking steps to make that dream became a reality… and I’m so glad I did! Loving the life I have created, although it’s full of endless hard work, I wouldn’t change a thing!

If you’ve got a dream, but are a little (or a lot) unsure, maybe my story will help inspire you! What do you have to lose?

01/05/2026

Hey look - it’s me!!!!! 🤣💅

My patients know how much I love this virtual rehab center, and any SLP I get the chance to talk to knows as well. If you’ve been waiting to give it a try, DON’T. It’s a total game changer. 🔥

This is not a paid ad, it’s just me being a fan girl of all the amazing products Tactus offers. I’m trying to make my life more simple in 2026, and this program is helping me make that happen! 🤩

01/04/2026

New year, new goals — communication included.

Happy New Year, Buckeye Speech Path family! Check out our blog and share it with your friends! We have a lot of exciting changes to come in 2026, and we are excited to share them with you! Thanks for being a valuable member of our community!

The start of a new year often brings reflection, motivation, and goal setting. Many people think about improving physical health, routines, or productivity—but communication, executive functioning, and swallowing health are just as essential to quality of life . January is an ideal time to pause, ...