Building Up Words

Merry Christmas from Building Up Words! 🎄
I’m deeply thankful for each family I’ve been blessed to walk alongside, and for the continued support of this community.

Praying your Christmas is filled with joy, love, and peace ❤️

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POV: me after the BCBA and parent hype up play-based therapy 😌💃
Nothing beats teamwork and sessions that actually work.

When a new client asks if I work with AAC..

Withholding a toy doesn’t create communication, Connection does. 🤗

When a child feels safe, regulated, and supported, the language comes naturally. 🤸🏽‍♀️

This is it — the heart of what I do.

Helping individuals communicate in whatever way is theirs. AAC, verbal language, signs, pictures…
Every voice matters, and being part of that journey will forever be my best therapy 💛

Anyone else? 😅

We got this 👏🏽

Therapist, what you’re doing is making a difference!! 🤩

To my parents, speech therapy can help unlock your little ones language! 🤸🏽‍♀️

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to DM me or visit my website for more information at buildingupwords.com

These moments remind me why I do this. 🫶
Celebrating every win, big or small. ✨

Parents ask me all the time:
“Should I be concerned?”
“Is this typical for my child’s age?”
“Do we need an evaluation?”

To make it easier, I created a FREE, easy-to-download milestone checklist for:
🧡 12–18 months
💛 18–24 months

My Does My Child Need an Evaluation? checklist helps you identify red flags, understand communication expectations, and feel confident about your next steps.

➡️ Download it for free using the link in my Instagram bio
OR
➡️ Comment/DM and I’ll send the link right to you!

✨Friendly + Personal:
“Yesterday’s little office glow-up moment 🪄 Adding wallpaper to my cabinet — because even storage deserves a makeover 💕

Happy AAC awareness month! This is one of my specialties and I’m shouting from the mountain tops about providing access to communicate for EVERYONE 🗣️