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The Speech Path Buffalo, 5 Limestone Drive, Suite B, Williamsville, NY (2025)

10/14/2025

What I’m most excited about this season… 🍂

I’m continuing to grow with some amazing SLPs who “get it.” These are SLPs who’ve chosen to partner with The Speech Path, not because they want something different than the traditional clinic model.

Here’s why they’ve chosen to collaborate here:
✨ Flexibility in scheduling so they can balance their own lives while still doing meaningful work.
✨ Freedom from insurance red tape so they can focus fully on kids and families.
✨ A family-centered approach that empowers parents as the most important part of a child’s communication journey.
✨ The ability to bring creativity, play, and evidence-based practice into every session, without feeling boxed in.

We’re not just checking boxes in sessions. We’re creating moments that matter, at dinner tables, during playtime, in real life. These SLPs are passionate, family-focused, and just as excited as I am to see kids thrive when parents feel confident and supported.

It’s about collaborating with like-minded professionals who share the same heart for this work. 💙

What are you most excited about this season?!

10/13/2025

MYTH MONDAY: "Autism means a child can't learn language" 🚫

This harmful myth limits expectations and opportunities for autistic children!

✔️THE TRUTH: Autistic children can and do learn language, they just might learn it differently and need different supports!

WHAT RESEARCH SHOWS:
• Many autistic children develop strong language skills with appropriate support
• Some are hyperlexic (reading before speaking) and have incredible vocabulary
• Others communicate beautifully through AAC, signs, or written language
• Language development may follow a different timeline but still happens

DIFFERENT DOESN'T MEAN DEFICIENT:
• Some autistic children are gestalt language processors (learn in chunks, not single words)
• They might have incredible memory for scripts, songs, or book passages
• Echolalia (repeating words/phrases) is often a stepping stone to functional language
• Many develop rich inner language that emerges when they find the right communication method

WHAT AUTISTIC CHILDREN NEED:
• Acceptance of their unique communication style
• Multiple ways to express themselves (verbal, visual, written, AAC)
• Reduced pressure to communicate in "typical" ways
• Recognition that stimming and other behaviors don't prevent language learning

MY EXPERIENCE: Some of my most eloquent, insightful communicators are autistic children who just needed the right supports and understanding.

REMEMBER: Neurodivergent brains aren't broken, they're different. And different can be beautiful.

What assumptions about autism have you had to unlearn? 👇

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10/10/2025

The part no one tells you actually matters most...

Most people think speech therapy is all about how many words a child says.
Count the words, add new ones, make the vocabulary list longer.
But what really makes the difference isn’t just word count, it’s building the foundation: connection, confidence, and consistent opportunities to practice in everyday life.

Progress doesn’t come from drilling flashcards for hours.
It comes from a child feeling safe enough to try, supported enough to keep going, and understood even when the words aren’t perfect.
When families focus on connection and daily carryover, communication sticks.
When they don’t, kids stay stuck no matter how many “sessions” they attend.

👉 Save this for the next time you’re wondering why speech therapy feels slow.

10/09/2025

Let's take the fear out of seeking speech therapy for your child.

A lot of parents get nervous about that first speech therapy appointment because they're imagining being judged for "waiting too long," being told their child has a serious problem, or discovering they've been doing everything wrong.

I get it. You've probably been lying awake wondering if you should have acted sooner, if you caused the delay somehow, or if you're overreacting to something that might be "normal."

Here's the truth other professionals might not tell you: there's no such thing as seeking help "too late" when it comes to early communication, and you haven't done anything wrong.

When you know that speech evaluations are actually collaborative conversations about your child's strengths and how to build on them,it stops being something you avoid and starts being something that feels empowering.

The goal isn't to find what's "wrong" with your child. It's to understand how they learn best and give you tools that work for YOUR family's real life.

Most parents leave that first appointment feeling relieved, not overwhelmed. They finally have answers, a plan, and someone who sees their child's potential.

You're not behind. Your child isn't broken. And seeking support shows incredible strength, not failure.

The hardest part is often just making that first call. Everything after that? We'll figure it out together.

Save this for the day you decide to start without the spiral. 💙

10/07/2025

Not all scary calls come from Ghostface 👀

… some come from schools saying your child didn’t qualify for services, or from endless insurance phone trees.

But here’s the good news: speech therapy doesn’t have to be scary. At The Speech Path, we guide families every step of the way so you feel supported, not spooked. 💬💙👻

10/06/2025

MYTH MONDAY: "Nonverbal children will never talk" 🚫

This devastating myth robs families of hope and children of opportunities!

✔️THE TRUTH: Many children who are nonverbal or minimally verbal can and do develop speech, sometimes well into their school years and beyond!

WHAT "NONVERBAL" REALLY MEANS:
• It doesn't mean "non-communicating,"these children often communicate in many ways
• Some children need more time for speech to develop
• Others may use alternative communication methods alongside developing speech
• Many factors can affect the timeline of speech development

INSPIRING REALITIES:
• I've seen children say their first words at 5, 7, even 10 years old
• Some children who use AAC devices later develop verbal speech too
• Communication growth can happen in unexpected spurts
• Every small step forward is meaningful progress and we can instead use "non-speaking" or acknowledge that they are not YET speaking.

WHAT MATTERS MOST:
• Continuing to provide rich language input
• Using multiple communication methods (signs, pictures, AAC)
• Celebrating ALL forms of communication
• Never giving up on a child's potential

THE GOAL: Functional communication in whatever form works best for each child, whether that's speech, signs, pictures, technology, or a combination.

REMEMBER: Communication is about connection, not just words. Every child deserves to have their voice heard and valued.

Have you been told your child will "never" do something? How did that affect you? 💙

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10/02/2025

You ever skip your child's "homework" from speech therapy for three days straight, then frantically try to cram it all in the night before your next session like you're studying for finals?

Yeah... we've all been there.

Here's the thing: missing a few days of practice doesn't undo all the progress you've already made.

Communication development is like any other skill, what you do MOST of the time matters way more than what happens once in a while.

Life gets busy. Kids get sick. Some days survival mode wins, and that's OKAY.

The strategies I teach are meant to fit into your real life, the messy, unpredictable, sometimes chaotic reality of parenting.

So if you've been feeling guilty about those missed practice sessions or skipped activities, breathe. Your child is still learning from you every single day through your natural interactions.

Tomorrow is a fresh start, and you're doing better than you think.

Share this with a parent who needs a guilt-free pass today. 💙

09/30/2025

🍂 A few fall openings left!

We have just a handful of spots remaining for individual speech and language private services this fall, and honestly...they'll go fast!

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to start your child's speech therapy journey, this is your sign.

These aren't cookie-cutter sessions, this is personalized, one-on-one support where your child gets exactly what they need to find their voice and communicate with confidence.

Don't wait until we're full and you're on a waitlist.

Give us a call today to secure your spot before these openings disappear!

Your child's breakthrough is waiting. Let's make it happen this season. 🗣️✨

Call now: 716-650-0636
Email now: contact@thespeechpathbuffalo.com

**We are private pay only and do not accept insurance at this time. We do accept HSA/FSA cards and can provide superbills upon request for potential reimbursement.

09/29/2025

MYTH MONDAY: "Children need to sit still to learn language" 🚫

This outdated approach is still haunting therapy rooms everywhere!

✔️THE TRUTH: Movement actually ENHANCES language learning, especially for young children!

THE SCIENCE BEHIND MOVEMENT + LANGUAGE:
• Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, improving learning
• Many children process information better when they're moving
• Movement activities naturally create opportunities for action words
• Gross motor skills and language skills develop in connected brain regions

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE:
• Learning "up/down" while jumping on a trampoline
• Practicing "in/out" while crawling through tunnels
• Building vocabulary during obstacle courses
• Using swings to work on turn-taking and requesting

WHY THE "SIT STILL" APPROACH FAILS:
• Young children aren't developmentally ready for long periods of sitting
• Forcing stillness can increase anxiety and reduce learning
• Movement is a child's natural way of exploring and understanding their world
• Many children with communication delays also have sensory or attention differences

MY APPROACH: If a child needs to move to learn, we move! Some of my best therapy sessions happen while walking, swinging, or building with blocks on the floor.

REMEMBER: A moving child can still be a learning child!

What's your child's favorite way to move while playing? 👇

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