Speech Unbound

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

testing toys is part of the job 🥰⭐️🫶🏼🫡



02/26/2026

Tired of singing Ring Around the Rosie? Us too. Ms. Loren has a great alternative!!

Songs are a super people/social game that offers great opportunities for language learning & following directions!

- intentional use of anticipatory pausing
- verbal routines
- turn taking
- social engagement
- following the steps to complete the song / dance

Comment a 🎤 or 💃🏼 if you’re going to try this in your next session, or at home!

02/26/2026

🐾 Pawject Manager Report: Beating the Mid-Week Slump 🦴

Is it just me, or does Wednesday feel like a really long walk with no treats at the end? As your Morale Manager, I’ve been observing the team, and I’ve noticed the "Mid-Week Slump" trying to creep in. Here is how we’re going to shake it off!

‼️Zoomies are Mandatory: If you’ve been sitting at your desk for too long doing SOAP notes, stand up and do a lap! A 30-second "human zoomie" does wonders for your productivity.
‼️High-Value Reinforcement: You know how I’ll do anything for a piece of cheese? Treat yourself to that "high-value" coffee or snack today. You’ve earned it for handling those 40-visit weeks!
‼️The "Puppy Tilt" Perspective: If a session didn't go as planned, don't overthink it. Just tilt your head, learn what you can, and move on to the next one with a wagging tail.
‼️Deep Pressure Therapy: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, come find me for a 5-minute snuggle. It’s scientifically proven to lower your stress (and it’s my favorite part of the job).

The weekend is in sight, but the work we’re doing right now is what changes lives. Keep your nose to the ground and your spirits high—we’ve got goals to crush!

Team: How are you "treating" yourself today to get through the slump? ☕🍪🐾

02/25/2026

The Red Glasses Movement!
Live Boldly
Love Big
Pass it Along

02/25/2026

Q: When will my child finally start talking?
A: This is the question every parent wants an answer to, and we wish there was a simple date we could put on the calendar! However, speech is personal and there is no timeline.

Before we hear those first words, we have to see Pre-linguistic Skills in action. These are the building blocks of communication:
✨ Joint Attention: Can we look at the same toy together? This is the "social glue" of conversation.
✨ Imitation: Can they copy a gesture or a silly sound? If they can’t imitate a "high five," imitating a "word" is much harder!
✨ Turn-Taking: This is the "back-and-forth" flow of communication, whether it’s with a ball, a block, or a babble.

✨ The Bottom Line: Every child’s timeline is different. We focus on these foundational skills first to ensure that when the words do come, they have a solid base to stand on!

02/24/2026

🫶🏼 Speech Unbound family

02/24/2026

Why did the student eat his homework?

02/23/2026

𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🍎
Present foods in sizes that match your child’s oral-motor skills. Modifying texture and bite size can support safer chewing and more positive eating experiences. ✨🍽️

02/23/2026

🧠 Mindful Monday: The Private Practice Reality
Grad students often ask: “What’s the pace really like?” At Speech Unbound, the answer is: fast, diverse, and incredibly rewarding! Here is the "day-in-the-life" breakdown:

The Stats:
-Caseload: Average of 42 visits/week.
-Sessions: 30-minute blocks that keep our energy high!
-Ages: From 12-month-olds to 65-year-olds.
-The "Switch": We jump from NLA (Natural Language Acquisition) to CAS (Apraxia) to Cog-Com strategies in a single afternoon.

The Balance:
-Parent Coaching: Teaching families to be the "therapist" at home.
-Collaboration: AAC evals, school connections, and team meetings.
-Documentation: 1 hour/day for daily notes, plus bimonthly progress reports and annual re-evals.
-Cancelations: Around an 82% attendance rate, amounts to about 4 hours of cancelations per week. Great time for CEUs.

The Reality? It’s a hustle, but it’s filled with joy. We pride ourselves on a culture that supports clinicians so they can show up fully for their patients.

Students: What is your #1 question about working in a clinic? Ask us below! 👇

02/20/2026

Sarah Says appreciate your people!
All great things to ask about in an interview as well!