Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist

Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist Speech therapy services for children with speech disorders such as apraxia of speech, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders.

When your child lights up over something they love, speech and language often come more easily right along with it. 🧸💬A ...
04/03/2026

When your child lights up over something they love, speech and language often come more easily right along with it. 🧸💬

A favorite toy, a pretend game, a train, a set of bugs, a baby doll, a puzzle. Those are the moments where connection is already there. And when connection is there, talking, describing, turn-taking, and sharing ideas have more room to grow.

That is one of the reasons play matters so much in speech therapy. It meets your child where their attention already is and turns that interest into meaningful communication.

At home, it can be as simple as joining in, noticing what has their attention, and talking with them about what they are doing. Little moments like that can hold so much value.

What is your child loving most right now?

04/03/2026

Every child deserves to be seen, heard, respected, accepted, and included 💙💚. On World Autism Awareness Day, we’re celebrating autistic individuals and the many ways communication shows up in daily life. Speech therapy can support communication, social connection, and everyday safety by helping children express needs in ways that work for them.

For some children, that support grows through spoken language 💬. For others, it grows through gestures, visuals, signs, or AAC devices 📱. Early support can help build life skills that matter every day, from connecting with others to following directions and sharing wants, feelings, and needs with more confidence.

Today is a good day to remember that acceptance starts with support, patience, and real inclusion 🤝💙. The world is filled with all kinds of people, and every person wants the same thing: to belong, to be valued, and to have their voice honored. When communication is supported, connection grows.

How do you help your child feel seen, heard, and included each day? 💚

Some of the best conversations start with a question your child already has something to say about. 💙💚This month’s conve...
03/31/2026

Some of the best conversations start with a question your child already has something to say about. 💙💚

This month’s conversation starter is: What is your favorite movie and what happens in it?

Questions like this give your child the chance to share details, retell, describe, and keep the conversation going in their own words. You may hear about favorite characters, funniest parts, big moments, or the part they want to tell all over again.

Try it in the car, at dinner, or before bed, and let their answer lead the rest of the conversation. 💬

Small wins matter so much in speech therapy because they help your child feel successful along the way 💬.When your child...
03/31/2026

Small wins matter so much in speech therapy because they help your child feel successful along the way 💬.

When your child makes eye contact 👀, says a first word, gives one more try, or stays consistent with practice, those moments deserve to be recognized.

Celebrating those small wins helps build confidence, supports self-esteem, and reinforces the positive behaviors that keep progress moving forward .

Your encouragement carries weight. When children hear that their effort matters, they feel more motivated to keep trying, keep practicing, and keep growing.

Over time, those little moments shape a stronger, more positive therapy process for everyone involved 💙💚.

What small win has your child had lately that made you smile?

Hey everyone, Miss Jill here! As many of you know, I’m dedicated to helping young children overcome Severe Speech Disord...
03/27/2026

Hey everyone, Miss Jill here! As many of you know, I’m dedicated to helping young children overcome Severe Speech Disorders, Verbal Apraxia, and Phonological & Articulation Disorders through my private sessions at Foundation Communication. But did you know I also create a variety of ready-to-use speech therapy resources you can use at home? These are perfect for parents looking for effective homework activities who need no-prep resources to keep the speech and language practice going at home. 📚🖍️

Check out my TPT store, Speak Up with Miss Jill, for:
• Fun, engaging speech therapy exercises
• No-prep speech therapy activities

Whether you're a parent wanting to support your child's progress at home or a professional seeking to enrich your sessions, there's something for everyone! 👉 Visit my TPT store now! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/speak-up-with-miss-jill

Toy farms are one of those simple speech therapy tools that can support so many skills at once. 🐄🐖🐎 Farm animal play cre...
03/27/2026

Toy farms are one of those simple speech therapy tools that can support so many skills at once. 🐄🐖🐎

Farm animal play creates natural opportunities to practice early speech sounds like m, p, b, and d, along with simple sound combinations, while keeping children engaged in something playful and familiar. It also gives space to build vocabulary, identify animals, imitate sounds, follow directions, and practice turn-taking. 🚜

Farm play also gives parents an easy way to carry speech work into everyday moments at home. You can model a word, pause, repeat it, and keep the interaction going in a way that feels natural. No worksheet needed. Just a toy your child already wants to pick up and play with. 🐐🐓

What farm animal does your child reach for first? 💙💚

Childhood Apraxia of Speech can feel like a lot to carry as a parent 💙💚. Your child knows what they want to say, but the...
03/25/2026

Childhood Apraxia of Speech can feel like a lot to carry as a parent 💙💚. Your child knows what they want to say, but the brain has a hard time planning and sequencing the movements needed for clear speech, which is why words can come out differently from one try to the next.

One of the biggest things to know is that CAS needs skilled speech therapy and lots of practice over time 🗣️. Progress comes through repeated work on sounds and movement patterns, and every child responds to treatment in their own way because CAS looks different from child to child.

At home 🏡, your support matters so much. Help your child have positive communication experiences, use music and favorite songs for fun repetition, and let them watch your mouth or use a mirror for visual feedback. Some children also benefit from another way to communicate, like a speech-generating device or sign language, while verbal speech keeps growing.

When communication feels hard, your calm support makes a difference. You can acknowledge the frustration, reassure your child that you will figure it out together, stay connected with your child’s SLP, and keep all caregivers, teachers, and therapists involved so practice happens across daily life. You deserve support too, and parent communities can be such a helpful part of this journey.

What tip feels most helpful for your family right now?

If you’re new here, welcome! 💙💚I’m Jill King, M.A., CCC-SLP, owner of Foundation Communication. I’m ASHA-certified, PROM...
03/25/2026

If you’re new here, welcome! 💙💚

I’m Jill King, M.A., CCC-SLP, owner of Foundation Communication. I’m ASHA-certified, PROMPT-trained, and have specialized training in verbal apraxia, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders. 🗣️

I provide individualized speech therapy for children and work closely with families so support continues far beyond the therapy session.

Common courtesy and social communication start in the little everyday moments 💬🏡. At home, those skills grow best throug...
03/23/2026

Common courtesy and social communication start in the little everyday moments 💬🏡. At home, those skills grow best through modeling, play, and repetition.

Try these simple tips:
• Model the words you want your child to use 💚. Say please, thank you, excuse me, and may I during everyday routines so your child hears polite language used naturally.
• Practice turn-taking during play 🧸. Use clear phrases like “my turn” and “your turn” so the back-and-forth feels easier to understand.
• Keep practice short and easy 😊. Quick games and simple activities help turn-taking feel manageable and keep the interaction moving.
• Use visual or verbal cues for transitions 👀. Clear reminders help your child know when to wait, when to listen, and when it is their turn.
• Teach kind communication along with manners ❤️. Help your child connect polite words with making others feel appreciated and included.
• Support feeling words too 🗣️. Giving language for emotions helps children express themselves with more clarity during social moments.
• Offer a chance to restart when needed 🔄. A simple do-over helps your child practice a more respectful response in the moment.
• Notice the effort 💙. Praise waiting, sharing, kind words, and polite attempts so those social communication skills keep growing.
These little moments build so much over time 🤝. Kids learn social communication through real interactions with the people they trust most.

Which one feels easiest to try at home this week?

Happy first day of spring! ☀️You know it’s spring when your child’s new favorite word is “outside!” 😄Whether they’re cha...
03/20/2026

Happy first day of spring! ☀️

You know it’s spring when your child’s new favorite word is “outside!” 😄

Whether they’re chasing bubbles or pointing at every flower, those little moments of back-and-forth are pure gold for their speech. 🌸

What’s the first thing your child wanted to talk about outside today? 💬

Spring is here, which means more chances to bring speech and language practice into movement, whether outside or right i...
03/20/2026

Spring is here, which means more chances to bring speech and language practice into movement, whether outside or right in the therapy room ☀️. I try to incorporate physical activity in all of my sessions because movement supports attention, mood, memory, focus, and self-regulation.

Even simple ideas like hopping across the room to grab a target word card, jumping jacks between turns, or moving back and forth over tape on the floor can make a big difference. Physical activities can and should go hand-in-hand with speech and language practice 💙💚.

What kind of movement does your child enjoy most during speech practice?

Not all screen time supports communication the same way 📺, and the shows your child watches can make a real difference i...
03/19/2026

Not all screen time supports communication the same way 📺, and the shows your child watches can make a real difference in how language is learned and used. SLP-approved programs are intentionally designed with slower pacing, clear speech, and repetition, which gives your child time to hear, process, and respond 💬. Shows like Bluey, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Ms. Rachel, and Sesame Street focus on building vocabulary through everyday moments, modeling how conversations flow, and showing social interactions in a way kids can understand and carry over into real life.

When you sit with your child, you can turn these shows into a simple vocabulary moment. Pause and talk about what you see: name objects, describe actions, or repeat a phrase your child just heard 🔁. That extra layer of interaction is what helps language stick and grow.

Which show have you noticed your child engaging with the most right now? 👀

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