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.

Sometimes a random question turns into the best part of the day. 💬We’re keeping our conversation starter tradition going...
02/26/2026

Sometimes a random question turns into the best part of the day. 💬

We’re keeping our conversation starter tradition going this month, with one topic you can use during a moment in the car, at dinner, or at bedtime.

This month’s conversation starter is...

If you could have any superpower, what would it be, and how would you use it.

Questions like this invite deeper conversations. Kids start sharing what feels exciting, what feels scary, what they wish felt easier, and what they dream about.

If you try it this month, tell me what superpower they wish they had.

Want to target speech goals while making a delicious treat? 🍪🥄 Baking is the ultimate sensory experience for language de...
02/25/2026

Want to target speech goals while making a delicious treat? 🍪🥄 Baking is the ultimate sensory experience for language development!

Here is how to turn cookie time into speech time:

1️⃣ SEQUENCING (First/Next/Last): Before mixing, look at the recipe. Ask, "What do we do first? What happens after we mix?"
2️⃣ FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS: Start with 1-step directions ("Get the flour") and work up to 2-steps ("Get the bowl and the spoon").
3️⃣ VOCABULARY (Ingredients/Tools): Name everything! Bowl, spatula, whisk, butter, sugar, dough, tray, oven.
4️⃣ ACTION WORDS (Verbs): Target words like: Scoop, Pour, Stir, Roll, Bake, Spread, Shake.

Let your child take the lead on mixing to build fine motor strength and confidence!

Boost your child’s speech journey by carrying over therapy techniques from school to home! 🏠+🏫 Collaboration between par...
02/24/2026

Boost your child’s speech journey by carrying over therapy techniques from school to home! 🏠+🏫 Collaboration between parents, therapists, and educators is key to accelerating progress. By incorporating simple, everyday, functional strategies into routines, you can significantly enhance articulation skills.

When working on articulation, the most powerful tool in your daily kit is Modeling. It’s the easiest way to bridge the gap between speech therapy and real-life conversation without making your child feel self-conscious.

Instead of correcting ("No, say rabbit"), use a technique called Recasting. You simply repeat the child's idea back to them while emphasizing the target sound correctly.

💡 Why it works:
Reduces Frustration: It keeps the conversation flowing. The child feels heard and understood rather than "wrong."
• Keeps interactions positive is key to language development.
• Provides a Clear Map: Your child hears the correct "acoustic model" of the sound immediately after they’ve tried it, helping their brain map the correct production.
• No Pressure: By not demanding an immediate "fix," you lower the child’s anxiety, making them more likely to keep trying.

Stay consistent, make it fun, and keep communicating with your support team! 🗣️

02/24/2026

Hope you had a wonderful Monday! Here’s a little dose of motivation to keep you and your kiddo going through this week.🌟

Don't limit yourself. Break free from your comfort zone and explore new possibilities. Challenge yourself to see what you're truly capable of. Let's make this week amazing!

When a child can’t say what they need or understand what’s happening around them, it doesn’t stay “just speech.” It can ...
02/20/2026

When a child can’t say what they need or understand what’s happening around them, it doesn’t stay “just speech.” It can spill into confidence 💛, behavior 🧠, learning 📚, and friendships 👧🧒.

This is why communication is foundational. It’s how your child asks for help, joins play, handles frustration, and feels understood.

You might consider a speech-language evaluation if your child:
• Has difficulty being understood by family members.
• Says only a few words for their age.
• Struggles to follow directions or answer questions.
• Uses short or incomplete sentences.
• Has trouble with social communication or taking turns in conversation.
• Avoids talking or seems frustrated when trying to communicate.
• Shows concerns with feeding or swallowing.

If you’re noticing any of these, getting an evaluation can bring clarity and a plan that supports your child in real life routines.

Schedule a free screening to explore your child’s needs, ask questions, and talk through next steps. https://www.foundationcommunication.org/screenings

Speech therapy is not just what happens in the session. It’s what happens because of the session. 💚💙When parents and spe...
02/20/2026

Speech therapy is not just what happens in the session. It’s what happens because of the session. 💚💙

When parents and speech-language therapists collaborate, kids make stronger progress because practice shows up in real life routines, in more environments, with more consistency, and carryover builds. 🧠✅

Parent involvement is key because you bring the most important piece of the puzzle. You know your child’s personality, what motivates them, what frustrates them, and what communication looks like at home. That insight helps your speech therapist create a plan that actually fits your child. 🗣️🏡

Collaboration also means you are not guessing. You leave with a clear strategy, you practice it during everyday moments and you share what you’re seeing so your child’s SLP can adjust and keep moving toward their goals. 🤝

If you feel like you keep hearing, “It’s probably nothing,” but your gut keeps saying, “Something is off,” trust that fe...
02/18/2026

If you feel like you keep hearing, “It’s probably nothing,” but your gut keeps saying, “Something is off,” trust that feeling 💛.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Your child often knows exactly what they want to say, but their brain has difficulty planning the mouth movements needed to say the words clearly. Your child’s lips and tongue are not weak, but the movements may not be precise or consistent enough to produce sounds the same way each time 🗣️. Parents may also notice inconsistency. Your child might say a word one time, then struggle to say that same word again, or the word may come out differently each try 🧠.

CAS is considered rare, affecting about 1 to 2 children per 1,000 kids 👶. Because it’s rare, it often takes longer to be identified correctly, making the path to the right answers feel longer than it should. CAS is also more commonly seen in children with certain neurodevelopmental or genetic conditions.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my child trying so hard to talk,” you are not alone. 💬

It's Mardi Gras time! 🎉 Pick one set of Mardi Gras beads 📿 (or any purple, green, and gold items you already have at hom...
02/17/2026

It's Mardi Gras time! 🎉 Pick one set of Mardi Gras beads 📿 (or any purple, green, and gold items you already have at home 🏠), and use the colors to practice simple speech and language goals.

Start with… 💬
“What color is it?”🟣🟢🟡

Then model the answer in 2–3 words 🗣️.
“Purple beads.”

Now flip it to a listening question 👂.
“Show me purple.”
“Give me green.”
“Find gold.”

If your child is ready for one more step ✅.
“Put the green beads on.”
“Put the gold beads in.”
“Put the purple beads by the cup.”

Which color is your child saying most clearly today 💜💚💛.

Happy President’s Day! Looking for a fun way to work on speech and language goals today?🇺🇸 Describing: Talk about Linco...
02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day! Looking for a fun way to work on speech and language goals today?

🇺🇸 Describing: Talk about Lincoln’s hat or Washington’s white hair.
🇺🇸 Vocabulary: Discuss words like "President," "Leader," "Flag," and "Country."
🇺🇸 Sentence Formulation: "My favorite President is…"

Honoring the past and looking to the future!

Which conversation heart phrase best describes your house today?💝 "You make my heart so happy!"💕 "My life is a whole lot...
02/13/2026

Which conversation heart phrase best describes your house today?

💝 "You make my heart so happy!"
💕 "My life is a whole lot sweeter with you in it."
💓 "I love hearing your voice!"
💘 "Watching you communicate makes my heart soar."

Let me know in the comments! 👇😂

Imitation supports speech growth in a powerful way. ✨ When children hear simple sounds and words again and again, they s...
02/12/2026

Imitation supports speech growth in a powerful way. ✨ When children hear simple sounds and words again and again, they start trying them. Before long, those words begin showing up more independently. 💙💚

Children learn language by listening to the people around them.👂 And your child hears your voice more than anyone else. Modeling simple language during everyday routines gives your child clear examples to imitate. 🏡
Here is a simple tip when you are teaching an object’s name. 🧸 Hold the item close to your mouth as you say the word, then hand it to your child. Many kids watch the toy more than the speaker, and this helps connect the object with the sound of its name. 👄

Modeling means showing your child how to communicate so they can imitate it. 🙌 You can model during snack time, play time, bath time, and getting ready for bed.

You can model:
Gestures: wave 👋, point 👉, sign “more” 🙌, sign “help” 🤲.
Words: “milk.” 🥛 “ball.” ⚽ “up.” ⬆️
Phrases: “go, car!” 🚗 “more bubbles!” 🫧 “help me!” 🤲
Repetition supports learning. 🔁 You can say “milk” two or three times before giving the drink.

Kids love the “I found it!” moment ❤️ and that excitement creates easy chances for language. While your child searches –...
02/11/2026

Kids love the “I found it!” moment ❤️ and that excitement creates easy chances for language. While your child searches – speech happens along the way 💬.

When they find one, pause for a quick speech moment before moving to the next.

Try these quick prompts:
• Name it: “Heart.” ❤️
• Describe it: “Red heart.” “Big heart.” 💕
• Use a short sentence: “I found a heart!” “It is red!” 💘
• Add a direction: “Put it on the table.” “Place it under the chair.” ⬇️

Download this graphic and play at home 🔎.

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