All About Speech & Language

04/13/2026

All About Speech & Language is proud to be an approved VPK SIS provider for the State of Florida.

VPK SIS allows eligible children with an IEP to receive services such as speech and occupational therapy to support school readiness and development. Call 813-616-4004 to learn more or check out our new blog!

What is VPK SIS? Voluntary Prekindergarten Specialized Instructional Services in Florida

04/10/2026

One of the biggest milestones in a child’s journey to independence is the ability to put on shoes and socks by themselves. This increases body awareness, balance, coordination, fine motor skills, hand strength, and improves grasp. Our Occupational Therapy Department has written a few helpful tips and tricks for you and your child to work together on this goal! - https://aaspeech.com/tips-for-helping-your-child-put-on-their-socks-and-shoes/

04/06/2026

Spring is the perfect time to take learning outside ☀️

Did you know simple outdoor activities can help support speech and occupational therapy skills? Everyday play like bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and playground time can help children build vocabulary, strengthen fine motor skills, practice following directions, and improve social communication.

Check out more in our new blog!

Spring Outdoor Activities That Build Speech and OT Skills Spring Language Boom: Outdoor Activities That Build Speech & OT Skills Spring is the perfect time to take learning outside. Outdoor play naturally encourages children to communicate, explore, follow directions, and strengthen motor skills. Si...

04/02/2026

April 2nd is celebrated as World Autism Acceptance Day! Join us in celebrating the lives of all of our friends who we hold so dear to our hearts 💙

03/27/2026

AASL Insurance Alternative
We are proud to introduce our CARE Plan and CARE Plan+ options to help make our services more affordable for our families with high deductible insurance plans and for private pay families. Our plans work similar to insurance plans, where you pay an annual membership fee and discounted co-payments at the time of treatment. Our plans offer up to 15% savings for the cost of therapy. Call 813-616-4004 or visit https://aaspeech.com/care-plan-care-plan-membership/ for more information!

03/23/2026

At All About Speech and Language, we work to uncover the fascinating language puzzle of echolalia and scripting. These unique ways of communicating are often seen in children with speech and language disorders. Today, we dive deep into these common concerns, shedding light on what they are, how they affect communication, and how our dedicated therapists help children make incredible communication gains. https://aaspeech.com/understanding-echolalia-and-scripting/

03/20/2026

We’re excited to share, All About Speech & Language will officially be in-network with Cigna for speech therapy services! This new partnership allows us to support even more families across the Tampa Bay area. Please note that this coverage applies to in-office speech therapy sessions only at both our Tampa and Valrico locations.

03/16/2026

Occupational therapists work with children and families to support and promote academic success, assisting in adapting environments and introducing strategies to adjust to each new school year’s demands. Here are a few tips to help establish good work routines and maintain a healthy school-life balance! https://aaspeech.com/healthy-homework-habits-from-an-ot/

03/13/2026

We are so proud of this kiddo for achieving their speech goals! What a beautiful impact our therapist has made on this family's world! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

03/09/2026

Searching for ways to increase independence in your child? In occupational therapy, we are always encouraging the development of independent living skills for our clients, but it can be challenging for our busy families to integrate daily practice into their schedule.

Here are 5 tips to encourage independence in your child: https://aaspeech.com/5-ways-to-encourage-independence/

03/06/2026

Dental Problems Can Cause Speech Problems. Read our newest article on how structural dental anomalies can contribute to speech problems.
https://aaspeech.com/how-dental-problems-can-cause-speech-problems/