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🎶 “The cow on the farm says…” 🎶

This may look like playing with a farm, but so much communication is happening here!

Through familiar play and song routines, littles can practice:

👉🏾 Sharing attention
👉🏾 Taking turns
👉🏾 Imitating actions and sounds
👉🏾 Requesting and commenting
👉🏾 Following another person’s lead
👉🏾 Building flexible, back-and-forth interaction

✋🏾Some differences to that requiren a second look:

🔴 Limited interest in including another person
🔴 Rarely looking, pointing, or bringing toys to share
🔴 Difficulty taking turns in back-and-forth play
🔴 Limited imitation of actions, sounds, or pretend-play
🔴 Using toys in repetitive ways with little variation

Communication grows through connection and social routines create the perfect place to practice both. 😊

Familiar games and activities like peekaboo 🙈, “ready, set, go 🚗,” bath time 🛁 , mealtime 🍽️ , and bedtime 🛌 songs help littles learn to:

👉🏾 Anticipate what comes next
👉🏾 Take turns
👉🏾 Watch and respond to others
👉🏾 Use gestures, sounds, and words
👉🏾 Experience the joy of shared interaction

You don’t need a planned activity, just repetition, playfulness, and connection!

🚩 Differences that should be noted:
✋🏾 Not looking, gesturing, vocalizing, or moving to keep the routine going.
✋🏾 Limited imitation of simple sounds, actions, or facial expressions
✋🏾 Rarely sharing smiles, excitement, or enjoyment with another person

Communication doesn’t only happen with words…
We’re teaching and practicing
👉🏾listening,
👉🏾following directions,
👉🏾building vocabulary,
👉🏾requesting
👉🏾taking turns,
👉🏾improving coordination,
and building the skills they need for everyday communication.

Communication doesn’t only happen with words…
We’re teaching and practicing
👉🏾listening,
👉🏾following directions,
👉🏾building vocabulary,
👉🏾requesting
👉🏾taking turns,
👉🏾improving coordination,
and building the skills they need for everyday communication.

Modeling matters! Turning a tough task into teamwork 👏🏼

👀 Sometimes, the simplest moments bring the biggest smiles. ✨

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 💙 💛

Play is powerful! 🌟 In speech therapy, toys aren't just fun—they're essential tools for helping children practice communication, build vocabulary, and develop social skills. Whether it's asking for a favorite toy or using imaginative play, each request is a step toward stronger language skills! 🧸💬


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Our Halloween was full of surprises!! 🎃🎃

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Day in the Sand! ✨✨✨
Sand can get messy, but making a mess can be FUN too!

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