Walky Talky - Speech & Occupational Therapy

04/25/2026

As Administrative Professionals Week comes to a close, we want to give a big thank you to the ones who help keep everything running behind the scenes 💛

Chloee & Rylie are often the first faces you see when you walk through our doors—and they do so much more than that. From keeping our days organized to making families feel welcome, they truly make a difference every single day.

We’re so grateful for them 🤍
Be sure to say hi next time you’re in!

04/24/2026

We love anything that makes reading fun… and this is a favorite!
The Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program is back! 📚🍕

Reading builds language, imagination, and confidence— & what’s better than earning pizza?!

Such a great way to encourage your little ones to practice their skills at home!

SUMMER OF STORIES IS BACK! 📚🍕

Enrollment opens May 1st—get ready to turn reading time into pizza time! 🎉
This summer, keep your kids’ reading, learning, and loving books… all while earning FREE pizza. 🙌

📱 Join through the BOOK IT! App (Summer program only available through App)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents with kids in pre-K – 6th grade
📅 Program runs June 1st – August 31st
⚠️ Don’t forget—everyone must enroll each year!

💛 Parents, you’re the real MVPs! As we count down to enrollment, we’d love to hear your summer reading memories.

👇 Join the conversation:
Were you a BOOK IT! kid?
What was your favorite summer read? 📚

04/22/2026

So excited to introduce another amazing member of our team for OT month💛

Jordan is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 10 years of experience and is currently finishing her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Muskingum University.

She works full-time in the schools and also supports our clinic as a PRN COTA—we’re so grateful to have her! Jordan has a passion for sensory-based therapy and loves helping kids build the skills they need to grow, play, and thrive 🤍

04/17/2026

We’re so excited to continue introducing our amazing OT team 💛

Mariah is our incredible COTA, and we are so lucky to have her on our team! Her calm and encouraging nature, combined with her knowledge and experience, makes such a difference for the children and families we serve.

We are so grateful to have her as part of the Walky Talky team!

04/15/2026

We are so grateful to have Sarah as part of our Walky Talky team 💛

Her dedication, experience, and genuine care for each child truly make a difference every single day. She has a way of connecting with kids and helping them grow, play, and thrive in ways that feel natural and meaningful.

Our families are lucky—and so are we 🤍

04/14/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month 💛

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Occupational Therapists and COTAs—
the ones helping kids build the skills they need to grow, play, and thrive in their everyday lives.

From fine motor and sensory skills to independence and confidence… OT makes a difference in so many meaningful ways 🤍

We’re so lucky to have an amazing team who always puts our kids’ best interests first and truly cares about each child and family we serve.

✨ Stay tuned—we can’t wait to spotlight our team!

04/02/2026

World Autism Awareness Day 💙

To our families—
We see how hard you advocate.
We see your patience, your love, your wins (big and small).

And to our kids—
We see YOU. Your strengths, your personality, your progress.

We’re so proud to be part of your journey 🤍

04/01/2026

The 2026 Brutus Summer Reading Challenge is OPEN! 📚✨

Reading isn’t just fun—it builds language, strengthens vocabulary, and supports comprehension skills 🙌

Kids can earn stickers & bookmarks, & at the end of the challenge, you can submit your child’s name for a chance to win a grand prize collection of Buckeye-themed items.🏆🌰

Let’s get those pages turning!👇📖

Brutus’ 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is now open!

03/27/2026

Candyland Children's Museum in Portsmouth is having a free sensory friendly night TOMORROW night! 🎉

This is a wonderful opportunity for kids who may benefit from a calmer, more supportive environment to explore, play, and have fun 💛.

✨ Happening Tomorrow — Bright Abilities Celebration ✨

Join us tomorrow at 5pm for a sensory-friendly, after-hours evening at the museum designed for children with developmental and sensory needs.

• Reduced lighting
• Sensory activity stations
• Open play throughout the museum
• Cookies, drinks & small giveaways

🎟 FREE admission thanks to Community Fund Ohio
🤝 In partnership with the Scioto County Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention Team

A calm, welcoming night for your family to play and connect—we’d love to see you there.

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03/17/2026

💙 Ohio’s Blue Envelope Program 💙

The Blue Envelope Program helps drivers (& passengers) with communication differences have safer, less stressful interactions during traffic stops.

Drivers keep their license, registration, and insurance in a blue envelope and hand it to the officer during a stop. The envelope signals that the driver may communicate differently and may need a little extra patience.

We love seeing programs that support communication and understanding in the community!

Sheriff Tedd Frazier is proud to announce that the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is participating in Ohio Blue Envelope Program. These envelopes can be picked up 24/7 in the lobby on a podium of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, 350 Portsmouth St, Jackson.

📌The Ohio Blue Envelope Program is a voluntary safety program designed to help people with autism, developmental disabilities, or certain medical conditions communicate more easily with police or first responders during situations like traffic stops.

📌What the Blue Envelope is
It’s literally a blue-colored envelope that a driver keeps in their car (usually in the glove box). Inside the envelope are important documents and helpful information for police officers.

📌Typical contents include:
Driver’s license or ID
Vehicle registration
Insurance card
Emergency contact information
Notes about the driver’s disability or communication needs

📌Some programs also include:
A car decal that alerts first responders to look for the envelope
A wallet card with similar information for emergencies

📌How it works during a traffic stop
If a driver is pulled over:
The driver hands the officer the blue envelope instead of loose documents.
The officer sees the envelope and knows the driver may have a disability that affects communication or behavior.
The envelope contains guidelines for officers, such as being patient, giving clear instructions, or allowing extra time to respond.
This helps prevent misunderstandings that might otherwise happen if a driver is anxious, non-verbal, or processes instructions differently.

This can be both for driver and any passengers you may have in the vehicle. So this is beneficial for transport services, parents, dayhabs, and a wide variety of people in the Jackson county community

The program aims to:
Reduce anxiety for the driver
Prevent miscommunication with police
Improve safety for both the driver and officer

It’s not a law or requirement. It’s free and voluntary.

03/14/2026

🎡 The Southview Carnival is today!
Grab the kids and head out for games, food, and a great time with the community. We love seeing events like this bringing families together!

02/14/2026

🖐️💕

Not every “I love you” is spoken.

Some are signed.
Some are shared with a device.
Some are shown with a squeeze, a smile, or a shared look.

At Walky Talky, we get the honor of helping kids find their way to say it.

And trust us — when a child communicates love in a way that finally works for them..

There’s nothing better. ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day from our therapy family to yours!