Blue Jay Speech & Language Therapy Services

07/04/2025

I’ve been so busy, I completely forgot Blue Jay Speech’s 5th birthday on July 1st! I can’t believe a little speech therapy office that opened in the middle of a global pandemic is still thriving! I know I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the amazing families that I have the honor of serving, my dear friends in the private practice world, and of course, and my incredible husband and daughters. Cheers to another 5 years!!

07/01/2024

Is Blue Jay Speech really 4 years old?! Where did the time go?! Feeling blessed by all the children and families that I work with, dear colleagues, and all the supportive friends and family members who have carried me along the way on this crazy journey. Cheers to another year of fun, and beauty, and challenge, and triumphs, and joy. 💙

07/01/2023

Happy, Happy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Blue Jay Speech! 3 years! So incredibly grateful for all the amazing children and families I get to work with every day. And for all the friends and family members who have supported me along the way. When I opened in 2020, I never imagined how fulfilling this little speech therapy business would become for me. How lucky am I that I get to experience so much joy each and every day! Cheers for three years. And many, many more!!

07/01/2022

Happy, happy birthday to Blue Jay Speech! Two years! Who knew when I embarked on this journey in the middle of a global pandemic that I would end up with a full and thriving practice, working with the most AMAZING children and their families, and living my best life?! A special cheers to my husband and daughters for supporting me through it all. Can’t wait to see what the next year brings!

09/26/2021

I still have a few daytime sessions slots available! Perfect for homeschooling families who may have more flexibility in their schedule! 🤸🏼‍♂️🤸🏼‍♂️🤸🏼‍♂️

08/28/2021

SUPER excited to announce that I am now a preferred provider with Kaiser Permanente!🤸 I am able to get "spot contracts" with Kaiser on a case-by-case basis. A referral from your child's primary care provider is required and all services are subject to prior authorization. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Yay!

07/01/2021

Happy birthday to Blue Jay Speech! It’s been one year since I embarked on this amazing adventure. I am so blessed to work with the most incredible families. Every day is filled with so much joy and celebration. Thank you to all my friends, family, and clients for your support. Here’s to many, many more years to come!

06/03/2021

I’ve been working on articulating my values as a clinician and my vision for Blue Jay Speech. But somebody already went and did it for me. Ever since I became a speech therapist (10 years ago next week!), I have aspired to be THIS kind of therapist. Special thanks to Play Spark for creating these powerful words.

06/02/2021

I will always choose option #3. It never ceases to amaze me how strategies to aid communication for children who cannot speak yet (like a high-tech voice output AAC device or communication book) support verbal speech development. We don’t have to choose one or the other. And choosing one does not mean we are giving up on the other. Both are incredibly worthwhile goals. When children CAN speak, they WILL. And while they are learning to speak, let’s give them a way to share their voice with the world. 💙

Ok, so I know it’s not exactly the same, but just think about it. If you were suddenly unable to speak, would you want to wait things out without specialist support or for your family to not accept any other methods of communication (like writing!) or would you want to work on being able to communicate in any manner RIGHT NOW? Kids want the same- they want to be able to communicate their wants, needs, thoughts, etc and they don’t want to wait it out. Having an avenue for communication (be it with signs, pictures, high tech devices) allows for increased connection and decreased frustration. AND use of these alternative forms of communication actually supports an increase in VERBAL communication. So it’s a win-win for all- but especially for the child! ❤️

04/22/2021

This beautiful weather has me thinking about summer. I’m a big fan of taking breaks. We all need a break, especially kids. Especially after a year like this year! But sometimes, a break can cause regression in skills that your child worked so hard to achieve over the year. I’m so excited to provide summer sessions for families looking to keep the momentum going with speech therapy IEP goals. Call 360-314-2252 or email Jessica@bluejayspeech.com soon before slots fill up!

02/09/2021

Random fact about me: When I’m not working to provide the best speech therapy I possibly can, I love making and eating pie. Fancy pies. Also fact: I love Slumberkins. So when the opportunity arises to combine my two loves, I don’t hesitate for a second. Super honored to share my pie-making passion in this adorable little video, perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! ❤️❤️❤️ https://youtu.be/dfBiG73tCJs

Let’s bake a pie with our friends at Slumberkins. Follow along with Otter and friends, as we mix all of the ingredients together, pour in the filling, decora...

12/31/2020

Happy New Year!! Excited to announce I am now contracted with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and am thrilled to provide staff & family consultations and SLP services for your loved ones. Please reach out if you are interested or need more information about this wonderful service. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda

The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. The 2021-2023 Strategic Plan describes our work and expected outcomes to accomplish the mission.