Hand in Hand Pediatric Therapy

03/03/2022

11/02/2022

That moment when their hard work pays off! Love this feedback 🙌🏼

09/02/2022

Support “small” businesses! 😉 Today’s Creativity Challenge: “If you had your own store, what would you sell?” What will your child say? What about you?

04/02/2022

Today we’re flipping…cups! Did you know you had a treasure trove of activities hiding in your cupboard?? Check them out and let me know - how do you play with cups?

31/01/2022

Last week, I was discussing a child’s expressive language skills with his mom after an evaluation. “He doesn’t have any,” she said. So I took some time to explain all the ways he communicates, verbally and nonverbally. Nonverbal communication skills are so powerful and important! But they’re often overlooked when expressive language milestones are oversimplified to “Are they talking? How many words?” An evaluation by a speech-language pathologist will identify your child’s existing preverbal and nonverbal communication strengths that typically build the foundation for verbal communication. Today, look out for nonverbal communication…it’s everywhere!

28/01/2022

Things have been a little quiet on this page, but I’ve been busy behind the scenes! Because of that, I’m lucky enough to start sharing some kind words about the impact that Hand in Hand has had on some of our sweet families.

My hand-in-hand approach prioritizes family-centered care - identifying your child’s strengths, honoring your family’s goals, and recognizing the importance of parent involvement in reaching our goals. Want to know more about my hand-in-hand approach? Let’s talk!

04/08/2021

Who’s up for a challenge? Introducing, Creativity Challenges! Quick, easy ideas for cultivating creativity in both you and your little one. Check out this week’s challenge, and try your hand at the extra credit too 😉 Let me know where your field trip takes you! ✈️

16/06/2021

Model model model!

Graceful Expression, Speech-Language Pathologist

19/05/2021

Looking for a speech therapist that will come to your home? Wanting to continue speech/language services over the summer that your child has been receiving at school? Let's talk about how I can help!

12/05/2021

You asked...”Does a word count if my child isn’t pronouncing it correctly?”

Yes! If your child is using a verbalization intentionally and consistently, it counts as a word. For example, “way” for train.

This goes back to last week’s post that touched on the difference between speech and language. First words are a product of your child’s expressive language skills. We’re generally not so concerned with speech/articulation skills during that first words period. Meaning, we’re not going to be picky about how intelligible your child’s speech is… within reason! Some speech errors are developmentally appropriate, and it is typical for kids to master some sounds and word shapes earlier than others - more on that another time! And as always, reach out to a speech-language pathologist (🙋🏼‍♀️) if you have questions or concerns about your child’s communication.

Do you know what your first word was??

06/05/2021

Today I am teaming up with Theresa from to talk about developing more complex language with the “one up” strategy! This is when the parent or adult models more complex language by adding one thing to what the child says. The “one up” helps children to speak in longer phrases and use more complex vocabulary. “One up” can be applied to many ages and stages.

Children learn new words and language best by listening to what others around them say. The “one up” is a simple strategy adults can use during everyday routines and play with kids to help them speak in longer phrases or sentences, as well as increase their vocabulary. It can be used at varying levels including children who aren’t yet speaking, toddlers who say single words, and all the way to children who speak in complete sentences!

How does it work? The adult simply repeats the word(s) a child says and then adds a verb, adjective, synonym, antonym, pronoun, or preposition! This validates what the child has said (by repeating) and then models a more complex concept all in one. Adults can exaggerate their intonation for the target words: “Ball! Yes! BIG BALL” and then say the complete sentence, “It is a BIG BALL”. They can also give lead in phrases with wait time to encourage children to participate as well as help them build confidence in these skills “Ball! Yes! BIG BALL! I see a ————— BIG ———— Ball!” Always fill in the blanks if the child doesn’t say anything as we don’t want to put unnecessary pressure on the child to speak.

Check out Instagram stories where I talk about what age kids should be able to use two word phrases, what prerequisite skills kids need before they are ready to combine words, and to see this strategy used in action!

05/05/2021

LANGUAGE and FLUENCY and SPEECH, oh my! I really didn’t grasp the full scope of an SLP, or speech-language pathologist, until I dug into my graduate program coursework. SLPs provide care in the areas of communication and swallowing with the ultimate goal of improving an individual’s quality of life. The broad scope is one of the things I love most about this field. Every case is different, and I’m always learning. Swipe to get the full breakdown. Did any of the practice areas surprise you? Let me know!

03/05/2021

Have you heard?? Hand in Hand Pediatric Therapy is OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!

I’m beyond thrilled to officially “open the doors” and start building the Hand in Hand community.

Now offering speech and language services via teletherapy and in-home sessions (teletherapy is available throughout the state of Florida; in-home sessions are available in select areas of Brevard County).

Remember, what sets us apart is our concierge, personalized approach, navigating your child’s needs “hand in hand.” Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

22/03/2021

Hi guys! I’m Alyssa Stumpf. I’m a speech-language pathologist and owner of Hand in Hand Pediatric Therapy, LLC. As I get ready to launch Hand in Hand, I wanted to share a little about me!
- I’ve been a pediatric SLP for 4 years
- I’m a Hurricane 🙌🏼 and a Gator 🐊
- I was born and raised in Brevard County, FL 🌴
- I’m an enneagram type 2, the helper (makes sense!)
- My husband and I met almost 8 years ago at Mainstreet Pub, introduced by mutual friends (thanks guys 😉)
- I can’t whistle 😗
- Instant ramen is my guilty pleasure. I ~zhuzh~ it up if I’m feeling fancy.
Now tell me, what’s your guilty pleasure??

15/03/2021

These pretty new business cards can help me introduce Hand in Hand Pediatric Therapy! 🌿 Upon our official launch, we will offer speech and language evaluation and treatment services to children in Brevard County, FL. Alyssa Stumpf, licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, will provide these personalized services via teletherapy 💻 or in-home 🏠 visits.
We will be launching very soon!!! Thank you for spreading the word and sharing in our excitement along the way! 🥳

06/03/2021

Welcome to Hand in Hand Pediatric Therapy! My name is Alyssa Stumpf. I'm a certified speech-language pathologist located in Melbourne Beach, Florida. I'm so proud and excited to be opening the "doors" of Hand in Hand Pediatric Therapy VERY soon. Stay tuned for more info...