Help Me Speak, LLC

Help Me Speak, LLC Oromyofunctional, Communication, & Learning Skills
Improving BESST skills for all clients
(Breathing, Eating, Swallowing, Sleep, & Talking)

Our SLPs are trained in the latest and most effective evaluation & therapy techniques, such as: *PROMPT*, *Orofacial Myology*, Talk Tools, *Complete Speech--SmartPalate*, Beckman stretches, Kaufman techniques, *Help Me Eat* (Food Chaining, SOS Approach to Feeding, AEIOU), Interactive Metronome, REI, Sign language, *iPad apps* for therapy, & more. We treat clients with a variety of genetic diagnoses, Tongue Tie, oral swallowing difficulty, Autism, Apraxia, Down syndrome, dyslexia, language learning difficulties, tongue thrust, articulation errors, hearing impairment, & others.

01/19/2026

Chronic mouth breathing impacts:
Speech clarity
Sleep quality
Focus and behavior
Swallowing and chewing
Even facial growth and posture
That’s why nasal breathing is one of the very first things we work on inside the BESST Life CLUB.
We help you:
✔️ Identify red flags (like open-mouth sleep)
✔️ Strengthen nasal breathing patterns
✔️ Support jaw, lips & tongue function for lasting results
✔️ Build a calm, clear communication system—starting with the basics
Because when the mouth is open 24/7...
…the system can’t rest, grow, or speak at its BESST. ✨
Want the guided plan that helps you start from the root?

Comment “BESST” and I’ll send you the link.

01/18/2026

You do not have to wait for weekly speech therapy sessions to help your child make progress.

Foundational skills like breath control, oral motor coordination, and early sound support can start at home and make speech therapy more effective. Small, consistent steps build the foundation for clearer speech, feeding, swallowing, and confidence.

Inside the Best Life Club, parents learn how to support breathing, eating, swallowing, sleeping, and talking with simple, guided strategies that fit real life.

You have more power than you think and you can start today.

💬 Comment JOIN and we will send you the link to get started.

01/18/2026

Sometimes it takes driving through the soapy mess to finally understand what’s underneath.

For so many parents, speech clarity feels like a mystery. The words sound jumbled or mumbled and no one explains WHY.

Inside the BESST Life Club, we help you wipe away the confusion & focus on what actually drives clear speech:
🌟Jaw stability
🌟Lip & Tongue control
🌟Overall oral motor coordination & independent movement

When these under the surface oral motor skills improve…speech clarity follows.

So while others say “wait & see”, we say, “Let’s start now!”

You don’t need perfect conditions. You need the right tools & a guided path…just like in this car wash.

🗣️Comment BESST & we’ll DM you the details.

Speech clarity does not start with saying more words.It starts with how the jaw, lips, and tongue work during chewing an...
01/17/2026

Speech clarity does not start with saying more words.
It starts with how the jaw, lips, and tongue work during chewing and swallowing.

When chewing lacks control or coordination, speech often sounds unclear or inconsistent. These are not just feeding quirks. They are functional signs the orofacial system needs support.

Inside the BESST Life Club, families learn how to improve chewing, swallowing, breath support, and oral control so speech progress lasts.

Better chewing builds better function.
Better function leads to clearer speech.

💬 Comment BESST to get the step by step system to start at home.

01/15/2026

When lips stay open to breathe, they dry out — constantly.

And no amount of lip balm will fix what’s actually a breathing issue.
Here’s what chronic mouth breathing can impact:
🚫 Speech clarity
🚫 Chewing & swallowing
🚫 Sleep quality
🚫 Posture & facial growth
🚫 Focus and emotional regulation
Inside the BESST Life CLUB, we help you:
✔️ Identify subtle signs like dry lips & open-mouth posture
✔️ Support nasal breathing during day and sleep
✔️ Build function across jaw, lips, tongue, & breathing
✔️ Improve communication, sleep, and self-regulation from the inside out
💡 Want to start at home, the right way?

Comment “BESST” and I’ll send you the link.

01/14/2026

If your gut says, “Their sounds aren't clear”... you’re probably right.
👀 While others are waiting for things to click...
📆 You’re putting in 5-10 minutes a day to build lifelong skills.
And it’s not just random “speech tips” from social media.
It’s:
✔️ Guided videos by a certified expert SLP
✔️ Exercises that target why speech sounds unclear (think jaw, lips, tongue—not vocabulary)
✔️ Support for real progress at home Let’s replace the stress of the unknown with small wins you can actually see. 🧠 Because speech clarity isn’t just about talking.
It’s about improving the function of the jaw, lips, & tongue to improve connection, confidence, and being understood.
💡 Want the step-by-step plan we use inside the BESST Life CLUB?

Comment “BESST” and I’ll send you the link. ⬇️

Mouth breathing during sleep can impact jaw position, facial growth, and speech clarity. Checking nighttime breathing an...
01/11/2026

Mouth breathing during sleep can impact jaw position, facial growth, and speech clarity. Checking nighttime breathing and addressing airway concerns early can support clearer speech and healthy development.

💬 Comment “SPEECH” if you want help understanding how breathing patterns may be affecting your child’s speech.

01/10/2026

Because when the jaw can’t move independently from the tongue…

Or when the lips can’t seal or stay closed at rest...
No amount of “say it like this” is going to stick. 💬

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
🧠 Speech clarity comes from how the orofacial system works—
Not just from practicing words over and over.

That’s why inside the BESST Life CLUB, we start with:
✔️ Jaw, lip & tongue control
✔️ Abdominal & nasal breathing
✔️ Chewing & swallowing
Before layering on speech sounds that last.

Because functional foundations = lifelong clarity.

💡 Want the full guided plan?
Comment “BESST” and I’ll DM you the details.

01/09/2026

Start with the muscles, not the words 💪

01/08/2026

Speech clarity doesn’t start with saying more words.
It starts with how the jaw, lips, and tongue move during meals.

🧠 Because if they can’t chew with strength and coordination…
…it’s likely their speech sounds are weak, imprecise, or inconsistent too.

✅ Does their jaw shift side to side when they bite?
✅ Are they stuffing food or chewing just a few times before swallowing?
✅ Do they avoid certain textures?

These are not just picky eating quirks.
They’re often signs that the orofacial system needs support.

Inside the BESST Life CLUB, we show you how to:
✔️ Identify feeding patterns that impact speech
✔️ Build jaw stability and oral control
✔️ Improve chewing, swallowing & breath support
✔️ Lay the foundation before speech drills begin

Because better chewing = better function = better clarity. 💬

💡 Want the step-by-step system to start at home?
Comment “BESST” and I’ll send you the link.

01/06/2026

Five minutes a day can change your child’s speech clarity.

Many parents think progress requires hours of daily practice.
In reality, small, consistent routines are what make skills stick.

In my clinic, children who practice just a few minutes every day improve more consistently than those who practice longer but less often.

Start simple:
• Mouth open so you can see
• Tongue tip up on the spot behind the front teeth
• Hold for 5 to 30 seconds, based on your child’s ability

Then build:
• Add slow jaw opening and closing
• Progress toward mouth closed, tongue up, nasal breathing
• Make it part of a daily routine

Consistency beats intensity every time.

💬 Comment ROUTINE and I’ll send you 5 simple tips for home practice.

Therapy may happen once a week, but real speech progress happens at home.Small, consistent daily routines guided by a tr...
01/05/2026

Therapy may happen once a week, but real speech progress happens at home.
Small, consistent daily routines guided by a trained Speech Language Pathologist help children build stronger oral motor skills, clearer speech, and lasting confidence.

Just five minutes a day practicing oral resting posture can support speech, breathing, and swallowing development over time.

Consistency matters more than perfection.

💬 Comment SPEECH if you want support figuring out what to practice at home.

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10260 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD
21042

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Monday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm

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Barbara Taylor is an SLP & Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) & trained in CranialSacral Therapy.

Our SLPs are trained in the latest and most effective evaluation & therapy techniques, such as: level 2 PROMPT, Orofacial Myology, Myofascial release, Talk Tools, advanced Beckman stretches, Kaufman techniques, Help Me Eat (Food Chaining, SOS Approach to Feeding, AEIOU), Interactive Metronome, REI, Sign language, iPad apps for therapy, Complete Speech--SmartPalate, & more.

We treat clients with a variety of complex congenital diagnoses, Tongue Tie, oral swallowing difficulty, picky eaters, Autism, Apraxia, Down syndrome, dyslexia, language learning difficulties, tongue thrust, articulation errors, receptive/expressive language, hearing impairment, & others.