Speak, Learn, and Play

Speak, Learn, and Play Speak, Learn, and Play is dedicated to treating the whole child, using diverse treatment approaches and state-of-the-art techniques.

We offer speech therapy, mental health services, social skills groups, and occupational therapy.

THIS WEEK IN SPEECH THERAPY: Friendship theme in action this week! 💛 Jenn and a first grader practiced reading, sequenci...
02/13/2026

THIS WEEK IN SPEECH THERAPY:
Friendship theme in action this week! 💛 Jenn and a first grader practiced reading, sequencing, inferencing, emotional vocabulary, and friendship problem-solving using the book I Need a Hug and a coordinating activity sheet.

So many meaningful language and social skills woven into one sweet story.

Less than 2️⃣weeks away!Imagine mealtimes with less pressure and more understanding. ✨Join us Feb 23 to learn supportive...
02/12/2026

Less than 2️⃣weeks away!

Imagine mealtimes with less pressure and more understanding. ✨

Join us Feb 23 to learn supportive strategies for selective eating in neurodivergent kids—designed for real families and real life.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975829119083?aff=oddtdtcreator

Social awareness can be taught gently.This blog shares simple ways to help kids notice others’ feelings with confidence ...
02/11/2026

Social awareness can be taught gently.

This blog shares simple ways to help kids notice others’ feelings with confidence — not criticism. Read now + grab your 2 freebies.

Blog:​ https://open.substack.com/pub/peacefulparentcoachingllc/p/reading-the-room-helping-kids-notice?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Freebies:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZdPr0zC6tkIXVpkdy2GUGO4IE-bVZMM1/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EtwT6aKrx6nleGJr6INR2YYLSAXur0AA/view?usp=sharing

“Read the room” isn’t a skill kids just magically have.In Video 2, we share supportive, shame-free ways to teach social ...
02/10/2026

“Read the room” isn’t a skill kids just magically have.

In Video 2, we share supportive, shame-free ways to teach social awareness and perspective-taking so kids feel confident — not corrected.

YT: https://youtu.be/e72PqOm6saw

THIS WEEK IN PLAY THERAPY:Expecting the unexpected in session this week! 🎲 Amy and an 11-year-old put their flexible thi...
02/06/2026

THIS WEEK IN PLAY THERAPY:
Expecting the unexpected in session this week! 🎲 Amy and an 11-year-old put their flexible thinking skills to the test while playing Fluxx, practicing adaptability, problem-solving, and staying calm as the rules kept changing.

Friendship starts with feelings.Before kids can share or solve problems, they need tools to understand their emotions. V...
02/05/2026

Friendship starts with feelings.

Before kids can share or solve problems, they need tools to understand their emotions. Video 1 explores why emotional awareness comes first — and how it sets the stage for connection.

YT: https://youtu.be/VS6v40uvph4

❤ Before kids can share, collaborate, or solve conflicts, they need the tools to understand their emotions, read others’...
02/03/2026

❤ Before kids can share, collaborate, or solve conflicts, they need the tools to understand their emotions, read others’ cues, and recover from hard moments.

In this month’s Feelings & Friendship series, we explore the social-emotional foundations that help children build meaningful, lasting connections. ❤

Join us starting tomorrow!

No one gets it right all the time — and that’s okay.Video 5 is about repair after tough moments, reflecting together, an...
01/29/2026

No one gets it right all the time — and that’s okay.

Video 5 is about repair after tough moments, reflecting together, and building resilience through connection and collaboration. 🌿

https://youtu.be/CcBuqlP65p4
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About Speak, Learn, and Play

Speak, Learn, & Play, LLC was founded in 2013 by Jennifer Volpe, CCC-SLP and Amy Weber, LCSW. Started initially to meet the communication, learning, and social/emotional needs of children and families, Speak, Learn, & Play has quickly grown to offer myriad services including speech/language therapy, tutoring, social skills groups, child psychotherapy/play therapy, occupational therapy, and therapeutic camps. Using a collaborative model and state-of-the-art techniques, we strive to treat the whole child.