Lifespan Speech & Language Services

22/09/2021

08/08/2021

Do you or a loved one need help with speech, language, voice, or cognition? Would you like to have your concerns addressed in the comfort of your own home, either in person or by videoconference? Book a free phone or video consultation today! https://calendly.com/lifespan-speech/free-consultation

Lifespan Speech & Language Services provides individualized, highly skilled therapy in your home (if in the greater Tulsa area) or virtually. We work with children and adults and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Traditional Medicare, SoonerCare, and private pay at a competitive rate. If we are out of network with your insurance company we will provide a superbill for you to submit to access your out-of-network benefits.

Check out our website for more information! www.lifespanspeechtulsa.com

We are proud to serve clients of all ages in refining speech, language, voice, and cognitive skills with the mission to improve quality of life for all individuals.

27/11/2020

Here are some tips to keep in mind when purchasing toys that make noise for your little ones this Christmas!

Something to keep in mind as the holidays approach.

24/11/2020

Love this tip by Mrs. Speechie P! This is a great low-pressure way to elicit and model language for your child.

My sneaky trick to asking questions- without actually asking, and with no pressure! The trick is to just “wonder” aloud - and if the child doesn’t add info at first, keep speaking your thoughts. “I wonder how trains travel from one place to the other.... I know it’s not on a road..... oh! I think I know... on tracks!” No pressure, no obligation to speak- but LOTS of opportunities to communicate with the wait time and expectant facial expression- plus they are receptively gaining information!

08/10/2020

We're online!!! Check out this shiny new website for information on our speech-language pathology services. We specialize in home based therepy and teletherapy. Send us a message or give us a call; we would love to help your family with any communication needs. Feel free to share the link and help us spread the word! www.lifespanspeechtulsa.com

31/07/2020

Waiting after you speak is so valuable in helping your child with early communication skills!

22/07/2020

Looking for speech and language help without the potential risk of in-person therapy during a pandemic? We are offering teletherapy services for children and adults! The technology is easy to use with no software download required. We are in-network with BCBS, Medicare, and SoonerCare and accept private pay as well. We will gladly give you a receipt to file with your insurance provider if we are out of network. Please contact us with any questions!

918-288-0540
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17/03/2020

Due to current recommendations for social distancing, we are now offering teletherapy! That means you can participate in speech and language therapy via videoconference. All you need is a decent internet connection and a computer with a we**am and microphone, although a tablet or smartphone can work if a computer isn’t an option. No software download involved, you’ll just get a link to follow and you’ll join the session right from your browser. Please contact us with any questions!

06/03/2020

These are some good tips for encouraging speech at home! I would add to “don’t say ‘say’” that I like to use “you could say” as a more natural, less demanding way to give your child one possible way they could express themselves. For example, the child points to his or her cup and makes a sound that is not an intelligible word, you respond “oh you could say ‘drink!’” This is easy to combine with the strategy of adding 1-2 words to what the child says. So if the child says “drink” you respond “you could say ‘I want a drink!’” And then wait, and give the child the opportunity to attempt what you modeled!

Wondering what you can do at home to help your child talk? Here’s my list of favorite DO’S and DON’TS for how to help! It’s important to note that we will allll end up doing some of the don’ts sometimes- and that’s ok- but we definitely need to be aware and try to decrease those while increasing the positive communication supports! Anything you would add? Let us know 👇🏼

23/01/2020

Yes! In addition, as parents we often wanting our children to have politeness markers like “please” and “thank you” and abstract words like “more” in their early vocabularies but teaching them more concrete, useful words first like “drink” “bite” “up” etc to request things that they want will have clearer benefit to the child (they can get something they want if they ask for it) and therefore they make the connection that spoken language is useful for them! “More,” “please,” “thank you,” and colors and shapes can come later!

When you have a child with limited language abilities, it’s important to focus on and teach FUNCTIONAL language - not academic language like letters, numbers, colors, or shapes! Here’s why! Do you agree? 👇🏼👇🏼

10/01/2020

Here’s a rough idea, in case you’re wondering how much of your child’s speech should be able to be understood!

Love this simple explanation about how much and when you should be able to understand your child! **it’s okay if you don’t understand young children!

Thanks .slp

31/12/2019

Sabotage sounds like a harsh word, but it’s really just deviating from the expected routine with your child in a way that motivates them to communicate to fix the problem! Contact us if you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development and we will be happy to help.

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Learn how to use *sabotage* in daily routines to help facilitate communication skills and increase the use of spontaneous words. This strategy is best for children that are already using single words and some simple phrases.
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14/12/2019

So true. And we sometimes get a little teary when we discharge you. ❤️

07/12/2019

Talking to your little ones, narrating what you’re doing as well as what they are doing, is a huge deal for promoting language development!

What an impact just talking about what you’re doing can have on your child’s vocabulary!

27/11/2019

Here are some helpful suggestions to make the holidays a little easier on loved ones with aphasia from The Aphasia Center!

15/11/2019

Parents, if you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development trust 👏 your 👏 instincts! “Wait and see” is an approach often recommended by well-meaning pediatricians when parents being up their concerns. (“If she’s not talking yet when she turns two I’ll refer you to a speech therapist.” 🤦‍♀️) This article provides a few reasons why this approach is outdated and is not in your child‘s best interest. If your child’s pediatrician suggests the “wait and see” approach, we would suggest telling him or her you’d like to go ahead and pursue a speech and language evaluation with a licensed speech pathologist.

Contact us for information on in-home speech and language services in the Tulsa area!

It is not uncommon to hear people suggest that you can just “wait and see” if your child is experiencing delays in areas such as speech or language. However, recent research by Singleton (2018) asserts that the “wait and see” approach for children’s speech and language is outdated and a ri...

10/11/2019

10/11/2019

Lifespan Speech & Language Services is now accepting new clients of all ages! We provide speech, language, voice, and swallowing therapy in the comfort of your home. We offer flexible scheduling and individualized, patient-driven care. Contact us for more information!