The Speech & Language Center

01/13/2026

When kids say “wion” instead of “lion,” it’s often because of a phonological process called gliding — when /l/ (and sometimes /r/) gets replaced with /w/

This is common in younger kids, but if it sticks around past age 4–5, it can start to affect how clear a child’s speech sounds to others.

The good news?
With the right support, kids can absolutely learn how to lift their tongue, hear the difference, and start using a clear /l/ in real words and conversation.

👀 STAY TUNED!!
And… let’s just say we’re working on something special that makes this kind of speech practice easy, social, play-based, and FUN!!!
👀 STAY TUNED!!

01/12/2026

Babble & Books is BACK! 📚✨
Join us at Harmony Kids Playhouse in Media, PA on Mondays at 11am for a playful, language-rich class led by an experienced SLP.

Each session includes:
🗣️ 30 minutes of Babble & Books (songs, stories, and speech-boosting play)
🧸 30 minutes of open play to keep the learning going

Perfect for little ones who are building their first words, sounds, and social connections — and for caregivers who want to learn how to support language at home through everyday play.

Ages 0-4

Spots fill quickly — come read, play, and grow with us! 💙

01/09/2026

If you’re feeling frustrated because your child has been “in speech” but is still saying things like “tar” for “car” or “do” for “go,” you’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working.

Phonological delays are pattern-based. That means your child’s brain has learned an incorrect rule for how sounds work.
Until that rule changes, you’ll keep hearing the same errors — even if they can say the sound when prompted.

At The Speech & Language Center, we don’t just practice sounds — we target the patterns behind them using evidence-based phonological approaches so kids can make faster, more meaningful progress across their whole speech system.

✨ If you’ve been wondering whether your child’s therapy is really targeting what they need, we’re here to help.

DM us or click the link in our bio to learn about evaluations, treatment sessions, and how we support real, lasting growth.

01/06/2026

✨ Cuentitos is here! ✨
Cuentitos is a Spanish-language, play-based speech and language group designed to support early communication, vocabulary growth, and social interaction through stories, songs, and hands-on play.

Led by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, this small-group experience creates a fun, supportive space for children to build language skills while connecting with peers.

🗓 Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
📍 Our West Chester office

Perfect for little ones learning and growing their language skills—Cuentitos blends connection, culture, and communication. 💬💛No prior Spanish experience needed!

💙Like, share, and leave a comment below to receive a discount code!

Register for classes on our website!

12/16/2025

The holidays are one of the best times to work on perspective taking—an important executive functioning skill.

Perspective taking helps us understand that:
• other people have different preferences
• reactions won’t always match expectations
• our feelings and someone else’s feelings can exist at the same time and yet be different

Gift-giving (and receiving!) gives us real, meaningful moments to practice this skill—no worksheets required.

If reactions feel tricky this time of year, it doesn’t mean your child is ungrateful.
It means their executive functioning skills are still developing.

And that’s okay💙🎁

12/16/2025

The holidays are a naturally great time to work on perspective taking skills, one of the most important executive functioning skills.

Perspective taking is crucial for:
-understanding other people think differently
-reactions may not match expectations
-gifts might excite one person and make someone else anxious or mad

Gift giving (and receiving) gives us really, meaningful moments to practice this skill.

Leading up to the holidays this year, make gift giving and receiving have a bonus lesson. Chat with your loved one about different aspects of the gifts they plan to give. Also- plan ahead for reactions of all kinds!!

If reactions feel tricky this time of year, it doesn’t mean you or your child are ungrateful. It means their EF SKILLS are still developing.
And that’s ok!💙🎁

12/16/2025

The holidays and gift-giving seasons bring excitement, traditions, and big emotions, but they also bring some natural opportunities to work on executive functioning skills. One skill in particular that has come to mind during this season is perspective taking.

If your child struggles with understanding others’ viewpoints, big emotional reactions, or flexible thinking, these moments can become powerful learning opportunities.

12/15/2025

🎯 Why are we working on “ffff” during play?

That “ffff” sound is called a fricative—a speech sound made by pushing air through a small space (think f, s, v, sh). These sounds require precise lip and airflow control, which is why they can be tricky to master.

👉 /f/ typically emerges between ages 2–3, so if it’s missing, distorted, or replaced with another sound, we may need to target it—especially when it’s affecting how well a child is understood.

During play, we sneak in lots of opportunities to practice “ffff” in a way that feels fun and natural with words they are motivated and eager to say with games they want to play!

Because when kids are engaged, motivated, and relaxed… learning sticks.

💡 Noticing your child skipping or replacing any sounds?
Early support can make a big difference—reach out to learn how we can help

Parents- you are not expected to know all of this stuff or navigate it on your own!! That’s what we’re here for!

12/11/2025

Thank you for having me! 💙💙💙💙💙
Our Babble & Books session was full of stories, songs, early language skills, and the most engaged little ones!!

We love bringing connection, communication, and early literacy into spaces that support both mamas and their kiddos.

And hosting this group in Media is especially close to my heart — I’m a Media mama myself, so being able to pour into this community means so much to me.

If you’re interested in more Babble & Books sessions, follow along to stay up to date on upcoming dates for this class and the many programs we offer!

12/10/2025

These are the messages we find ourselves repeating many times or wishing we had said but maybe missed the chance.

As speech-language pathologists, we work with clients across the lifespan — from toddlers discovering their first words to adults rebuilding or improving communication skills. No matter the age, there are some universal truths about communication, progress, and the therapy process that we wish eve...

12/09/2025

✨ 10 Things I Wish I Could Tell Every Parent as an SLP ✨

1️⃣ Progress isn’t linear — and that’s okay.
Some weeks bring big leaps, others feel slow. Every tiny step forward matters.

2️⃣ What you do at home matters more than anything I do in the session.
You’re your child’s most powerful communication partner. Your follow-through changes everything.

3️⃣ Communication is more than words.
Gestures, signs, AAC, eye contact, play — it all counts and it’s all worth celebrating.

4️⃣ Comparison steals joy.
Every child grows on their own timeline. Success looks different for everyone.

5️⃣ Play isn’t “just play.”
It’s the true foundation of language. More growth happens in play than in drills or worksheets.

6️⃣ Consistency matters.
Missed sessions = missed learning opportunities. Speech progress is a marathon, not a sprint.

7️⃣ Your concerns are valid.
You know your child best. If something feels off, it’s okay to speak up.

8️⃣ Progress takes time — and the little wins are huge.
A new sound, a longer phrase, a new way to connect… we celebrate it all.

9️⃣ AAC does NOT stop speech.
It supports verbal expression — and that only builds confidence, connection, and communication.

🔟 We’re on the same team.
Our goal isn’t checking boxes — it’s helping your child connect, share, and be understood. We have no judgement of you or your child, we are here for guidance and support.

💙You’re doing an amazing job.

12/04/2025

Here are some ways to navigate the season while protecting your emotional, cognitive, and sensory well-being.

As a speech-language pathologist (and parent, partner, friend, and human), I see firsthand how stress and burnout can show up this time of year — both in the families I support and in myself. Personally, I find it so hard to “practice what I preach” this time of year. I am starting now, before...