Speech Within Reach

09/14/2025

Some children can’t focus when there’s even the faintest background noise, while others need constant sound to stay calm.
Some can’t bear the scratch of a clothing tag, while others crave deep pressure or rough textures.

👉 This is sensory processing at work.

Every child’s nervous system has its own sensory recipe — the mix of input that helps them feel safe, focused, and regulated. When we notice and support these needs, we set the stage for learning, connection, and confidence.

💛 Learn more about understanding your child’s sensory world in my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent
📖 Available at www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon

09/14/2025

07/15/2025

The MEHRIT Centre, Ltd. 🩵

07/09/2025

Playing doesn’t have to involve toys! 🧸

Many early stage gestalt language processors and autistic children are not interested or ready for toy play. That’s OKAY! You are a great toy.

Try people play or sensory-motor play instead.

💬 Want to learn more about child-led therapy and best supporting early stage gestalt language processors? Comment “MASTERCLASS” and we’ll send you the link to our FREE 54-minute masterclass on Echolalia & Child-Les therapy 👇🏼

05/29/2025

Institute of Child Psychology 💜

05/29/2025

Turn everyday moments into learning opportunities! ✨ Our latest post shares natural ways to build pre-reading skills: letter hunts at the grocery store, rhyming games on the go, exploring environmental print, and creating a print-rich home. Let's make learning fun!

Read more: https://missjaimeot.com/preparing-kindergarten-success/

05/22/2024

05/10/2024

Have a child who will be entering kindergarten soon? Here is a quick checklist of communication milestones and suggestions to help support development.

05/05/2024

If your child is in speech - skip this post- it’s not relevant 😘

Milestones can be so helpful for parents to know when a speech and language evaluation is needed but these are NOT the end all- be all. Many kids can meet milestones and need speech therapy while others may be behind on milestones but not need speech therapy.

But I am soooooo pro evaluation and early intervention that I think these are helpful to many! Once a child is getting support - meeting milestones may be a goal but is also may not be the goal. And getting an evaluation and determining a need to speech support is SO MUCH more than a simple list of skills. So- if your child isn’t quite meeting these, I recommend an evaluation. If your child IS meeting these but anyone thinks an evaluation is needed, I recommend an evaluation!

Happy Speech and Hearing Month!

04/12/2024

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