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.

Did you know that getting kids moving during speech and language practice can actually boost learning and retention? Res...
03/13/2026

Did you know that getting kids moving during speech and language practice can actually boost learning and retention? Research shows that physical activity increases oxygen flow to the brain, leading to better focus, memory, and engagement.

Try this at home: Set up a simple scavenger hunt where kids find objects and describe them using their target speech sounds! 🗣️ Or let them hop, jump, or toss a ball while practicing words. Small movements = BIG impact! 🏃‍♂️

How do you incorporate movement into your kiddos practice? Let’s swap ideas in the comments! ⬇️

Looking for fun and easy ways to support your child’s speech progress this March? 🍀 Whether you’re working on new sounds...
03/12/2026

Looking for fun and easy ways to support your child’s speech progress this March? 🍀 Whether you’re working on new sounds, building vocabulary, or strengthening language skills, these St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities make learning feel like play! 🌈

🏆 Craft a pot of gold while practicing speech sounds
🔍 Go on a scavenger hunt to boost vocabulary
🖍 Try color-by-number for fun language learning

Each activity is designed to keep your child engaged while reinforcing important speech goals. 🌟 Check out my blog post for all the details: https://www.foundationcommunication.org/post/quick-and-easy-st-patrick-s-day-themed-activities-to-use-in-your-speech-therapy-session and let me know which activity your child will love most! ⬇️💬

Discover a helpful Speech Therapy Tip to assist your child in learning new words! By associating a target word with a co...
03/11/2026

Discover a helpful Speech Therapy Tip to assist your child in learning new words! By associating a target word with a corresponding action or gesture, such as "up" with placing a block on top, you can encourage speech imitation. 🗣 Simply repeat the word during the action, allowing your child to attempt to say it with a gentle pause. If they need help, provide the word and continue practicing together.

Share your thoughts in the comments.

If you're noticing that your toddler isn’t talking like you’d expect, it might be time to take a closer look. 🧐 We all r...
03/10/2026

If you're noticing that your toddler isn’t talking like you’d expect, it might be time to take a closer look. 🧐 We all remember the sweet cooing and gooing that melts our hearts. But by age 2, things should be shifting, and your little one should be using their words more and more. If they’re not quite there yet, here are some things to keep an eye on:

🗣 Not picking up new words regularly
🗣 Struggling to follow simple instructions
🗣 Not engaging in pretend play
🗣 Not imitating actions or words
🗣 Not combining words into short phrases

If any of these sound familiar, it could be a sign of a speech delay—and early intervention is key!🔑 Did you know the first 5 years are the most critical for speech development? Delays can affect more than just talking—they can impact emotional, social, and educational growth. The earlier you step in, the better!

Don’t wait to get help if you’re concerned. Strong communication skills are key to a bright future! 🌟 Review my list over on my blog at https://www.foundationcommunication.org/post/are-you-concerned-about-your-toddler-s-speech-development and schedule a screening if you have any questions. 📚

What’s your experience been? Let’s chat about how we can all help our little ones thrive. 👇

Honk-honk, moo-moo, neigh-neigh, baa-baa, or oink-oink? 🦆🐄🐎🐑🐖 Which animal sound does your child love repeating the most...
03/09/2026

Honk-honk, moo-moo, neigh-neigh, baa-baa, or oink-oink? 🦆🐄🐎🐑🐖 Which animal sound does your child love repeating the most?

Toy farms 🚜🌾 are an incredible tool for speech and language development! Whether your little one is practicing early speech sounds (m, p, b, d) or working on simple sound combinations (CV, VC, CVCV), farm animals make it easy and engaging.

Beyond speech, these activities help with identifying animals, imitating sounds, following directions, taking turns, and building vocabulary—all through play!

Let’s hear those favorite farmyard sounds in the comments. ⬇️

I’ve got a game-changing toy that has become a favorite in my therapy sessions: the Flower Garden Building Toys – Build ...
03/06/2026

I’ve got a game-changing toy that has become a favorite in my therapy sessions: the Flower Garden Building Toys – Build a Bouquet Floral Arrangement Playset! 🌼💐 It’s not just fun (though it definitely is!)—it’s a powerhouse when it comes to supporting speech and language development.

Here’s why this playset is a speech therapy essential:

🌱 Vocabulary Growth: From petals to stems, this toy introduces kids to flower-specific vocabulary that boosts their language skills in a fun and natural way.

🔄 Sequencing Skills: Following the steps to build a beautiful bouquet sharpens sequencing skills—super important for understanding directions and forming a logical flow in conversations.

🗣️ Expressive Language: Describing flowers, colors, and arrangements helps kids practice using adjectives and storytelling, which plays a huge role in expressive language development.

🤝 Social Skills: Whether in a group or one-on-one, playing with this set encourages turn-taking, sharing, and collaborative conversation—skills that are critical for social interactions!

This playset is a fantastic way to target speech goals while keeping kiddos engaged and excited. Ready to try it for your own sessions? You can grab it through this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4c4tkyM.

Let’s make speech therapy fun and functional! 🙌

Stuttering can feel like a vicious cycle:🔄 I speak → I stutter → I feel bad → I try again → I remember feeling bad → I s...
03/06/2026

Stuttering can feel like a vicious cycle:
🔄 I speak → I stutter → I feel bad → I try again → I remember feeling bad → I stutter more.

This cycle isn’t just frustrating—it’s exhausting. Many children who stutter experience shame and stress, which only makes fluency harder. That’s why therapy doesn’t just focus on speech mechanics but also on reducing anxiety, building confidence, and reshaping negative thought patterns.

Your child’s voice deserves to be heard. 💙 ​​ Have you noticed your child struggling with stuttering? Let’s talk about how we can support them. 💬

Kids can make a whole room laugh with one sentence. 😂 And I love that parents notice those moments, because it means you...
03/05/2026

Kids can make a whole room laugh with one sentence. 😂 And I love that parents notice those moments, because it means you’re paying attention.

When it comes to speech sounds, paying attention is powerful. If a sound is expected for your child’s age and it’s still consistently missing or substituted, the goal shifts from “so cute” to “let’s support it.” 🗣️

Why. Speech habits strengthen with repetition. The longer a pattern sticks, the more effort it can take to change. And as kids get older, being understood starts to matter more in playdates, school, sports, and friendships.

A simple way to help at home. Keep the conversation moving and give a clean model. If your child says it their way, you reply with the word said correctly inside your sentence, then move on. 💬 This supports learning without turning the moment into a correction battle.

If you’re wondering which sounds are expected and what to practice first, check the link in my bio. I can help you sort through what you’re hearing and make a plan that feels doable at home. 🤝

Finding time to practice speech and language can be tricky and the car ride 🚗 is one of the easiest places to be intenti...
03/04/2026

Finding time to practice speech and language can be tricky and the car ride 🚗 is one of the easiest places to be intentiona. There is already a natural back-and-forth rhythm built in when you’re driving and talking.

If you want to turn commute time into speech and alnguage time, try one of these quick options:
Articulation 🔤: Go on a sound hunt for your child’s target sound. Look for restaurants, stores, cars, or signs that start with that sound, then say the word together.
Receptive language 👂: Pick a category and have your child find 5 things outside the car that belong to it, like animals, foods, or vehicles.
Red light race 🚦: While you’re stopped, practice target words or sounds until the light turns green.

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The parental pause is one of those small things that carries real power. It is intentional, it is simple and it works in...
03/02/2026

The parental pause is one of those small things that carries real power. It is intentional, it is simple and it works in both speech therapy and high-stress parenting.

It can be 2–10 seconds, or longer. Stop. Breathe. Reset.

That tiny break lowers stress and supports self-care. It also reduces reactive parenting, because it gives your nervous system a chance to settle before your words land.

And it gives your child time to process. That space supports better communication and emotional regulation, because kids often need an extra beat to take in what we said (and what we meant).

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do as parents is pause. When we are regulated, we think more clearly. We can look behind the behavior instead of reacting to it. We can choose connection over control.

This is the work of raising emotionally safe kids. 💙💚

02/27/2026

Did you know how rapidly the brain develops in the early years. 🧠

This is why early intervention is so important in speech therapy. Support before age 3–5 leverages that rapid brain development to build critical communication skills.

Early therapy builds stronger skills in thinking, speaking, and socializing, and not only that, it supports confidence by building communication. 🗣️ When children gain more ability to express themselves, frustration reduces, and daily routines feel easier to move through. 😌

Early support also strengthens academic readiness by building listening and early learning skills while the brain adapts quickly through practice. Addressing challenges early helps children build a foundation for lasting self-esteem and independence. 🤝

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.

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