Simply Spoken Therapy LLC

03/19/2026

Last call for shirt orders!
I’ll be placing our order first thing Friday morning, so if you’ve been eyeing one of our shirts, this is your sign to snag it now. After today, shirt orders will be closed until fall!

Want to tell the world how you really feel about the judgy stares? Our “We Can’t All Be Neurotypical, Karen” shirt is calling your name.

Got a dino-obsessed kiddo? “Talkasaurus Rex” is the perfect pick. 🦖

Want to support a pretty cool local business? You can’t go wrong with our sparkly Spangle logo tee.

And of course, I’ll be rocking my Autism Acceptance shirt all April long.

Don’t wait until it’s too late and then get sad in my inbox. Grab yours now!

03/18/2026

When a child has a speech sound error, it doesn’t just affect how words sound when they talk. It can also affect how words look and feel when they try to read or spell them.

Here’s why.

Reading and spelling both rely on something called sound–letter awareness. Kids have to understand that the sounds they say in words match up with letters on a page.

For example, the word “sun” has three sounds:
/s/ – /u/ – /n/

When a child hears those sounds clearly and can say them accurately, it becomes much easier for their brain to connect those sounds to the letters S-U-N.

But if a child has a speech sound error, their brain may be storing the word a little differently.
For example:

If a child says “wed” instead of “red,” they may also try to spell it with a W because that’s the sound they think belongs there.

If a child says “tat” instead of “cat,” they may struggle to recognize that the word starts with the /k/ sound when they see it in print.

This doesn’t mean the child isn’t smart or isn’t trying hard. It simply means their brain is still learning how speech sounds are organized.

Speech sound development and early literacy grow together. When children strengthen their ability to hear, understand, and produce speech sounds, it supports important reading skills like:

sounding out words
recognizing letter–sound patterns
spelling words correctly
becoming more confident readers

The good news is that when speech sound errors are addressed through speech therapy, we often see improvements not only in clearer speech, but also in reading and spelling skills over time.

Speech, reading, and spelling are all part of the same language system. When we support one piece, we’re often helping the others grow too.

03/17/2026

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Wishing all of our amazing families a day full of a little extra luck, lots of giggles, and maybe even a mischievous leprechaun or two sneaking around your house.

May your day be sprinkled with rainbows, tiny moments of magic, and plenty of reasons to smile. We’re so lucky to have the very best kids and families in our corner. 💚✨

03/16/2026

Ever hear your little one say “ca” instead of “cat” or “do” instead of “dog” and think… wait a minute… where did the rest of the word go? 🤔

You’re not imagining it! This super common speech pattern is called final consonant deletion—which is just a fancy way of saying the last sound in a word is taking a little vacation.

For many toddlers, this is totally normal while they’re learning how to coordinate all the tiny muscles needed for speech. But as kids grow, those ending sounds should start popping back into words.

So how do you know when it’s part of typical development… and when it might be time for a little extra support?

In our newest blog from our own Ms. Chloe, we break down:
✨ What this speech pattern sounds like at different ages
✨ When kids usually outgrow it
✨ Signs it might be time to check in with a speech therapist
✨ Easy ways therapy helps kids build clearer speech

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this normal or should I look into it?” this one’s for you.

👉 Click the link to read the full blog and learn what to listen for!
https://www.simplyspokentherapy.com/blog/from-ba-to-bat

03/16/2026

While KUSD is closed, Simply Spoken Therapy is still open and sessions will continue as scheduled.

That said, Wisconsin weather likes to keep us on our toes. If the roads in your area feel a little too slippery or you’re not comfortable traveling, we completely understand. Please reach out to reschedule your appointment if needed.

To our families and clinicians heading out today - take it slow, give yourself extra time, and travel safely. Your safety always comes first.

We’re looking forward to a cozy day of play, learning, and lots of great communication moments at the clinic!

03/13/2026

Kindergarten is a BIG deal. 🎒✨
New routines. New friends. Bigger expectations. And for some kids… some pretty big feelings too.

That’s exactly why we created our Kindergarten Readiness Bootcamp!

This small-group camp is designed for kids entering kindergarten who would benefit from building confidence with the everyday skills that help school feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more exciting.

Led by the dream team at Simply Spoken Therapy and Kid Power Pediatric OT, this program supports the whole child—communication, regulation, social skills, and classroom readiness—all through structured, play-based learning.

During camp, kids practice skills like:
🍎 Following routines and group expectations
🍎 Participating in circle time
🍎 Social skills and peer interaction
🍎 Pre-writing and fine motor readiness
🍎 Self-advocacy and classroom language
🍎 Managing big feelings and transitions

Through songs, stories, games, and hands-on activities, children get real practice with classroom skills like following directions, building friendships, and navigating group learning—without pressure or “school-y” stress.

Because kindergarten readiness isn’t just academics.
It’s confidence, regulation, and participation.

✨ Camp Details:
📅 August 3–6 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ Choose the session that works best for your family:
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

If your child is getting ready to take that big kindergarten step, this camp is a wonderful way to help them walk into school feeling confident, capable, and ready to shine.

🌈 Learn more and sign up:
simplyspokentherapy.com

03/12/2026

Some kids make friends easily.
Some kids want to make friends… but aren’t quite sure how to jump into the game, keep a conversation going, or handle those tricky playground moments.

That’s exactly why we created Social Butterflies 🦋

Our Social Butterflies Group is a small, supportive group for kids ages 5–7 who would benefit from a little extra guidance practicing social communication with peers. No scripts, no awkward “say this exact thing” moments - just real-life practice in a fun, encouraging environment.

Led by a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, kids will practice things like:
🦋 Joining play with friends
🦋 Taking turns in conversation
🦋 Staying on topic
🦋 Reading social cues
🦋 Problem solving with peers
🦋 Handling interruptions and tricky moments

We use games, stories, role-play, and guided peer interaction so kids can learn while having a blast (because that’s when the best learning happens).

Parents love Social Butterflies because it’s:
💛 Play-based and engaging
💛 Real-life practice with peers
💛 Focused on building confidence—not compliance
💛 Led by clinicians who truly get kids

✨ Summer sessions are now open!

Session options:
• June 16 – June 26
• July 7 – July 17
• July 21 – July 31

📅 Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00–11:30 AM

Spots are intentionally limited to keep groups small, so if your child could benefit from a little social confidence boost this summer, we’d love to have them join us.

🌈 Learn more and sign up:
simplyspokentherapy.com

03/11/2026

Summer break = sunshine, popsicles, and… sometimes a little skill slide. ☀️🍦

That’s exactly why we created our IEP-Based Summer Speech Support program at Simply Spoken!

School might be out, but communication skills don’t have to take a vacation. This program is designed for kids who receive speech services through an IEP and could benefit from a little extra support while school is on break. Think of it as a gentle bridge between school years—keeping skills strong, confidence growing, and progress moving forward.

The best part? It doesn’t feel like school.
Our sessions are play-based, engaging, and individualized to your child’s current IEP goalsso kids stay motivated while building the skills that help them succeed.

💛 Helps prevent regression during long school breaks
💛 Supports carryover of IEP goals in a relaxed setting
💛 Individualized for each child
💛 Flexible scheduling that works with real-life summer plans

Families can choose 5 or 10 individual sessions to use anytime between June 15 – August 21.

If you’ve ever worried about the “summer slide,” this is a great way to keep momentum going without adding stress to your summer schedule.

🌈 Spots are limited, so be sure to grab yours early!
Sign up and learn more here:
simplyspokentherapy.com

03/11/2026

To all of those mamas who need a break! We found just the event for you! Please tag a mama of a neurospicy kiddo who would love this event.

03/09/2026

Spring reset at the clinic! Clean, organized, and ready for our amazing clients and clinicians!

03/08/2026

A little Sunday refresh….. this warm weather is motivating

Toy Closet ✨Glow-Up ✨ Before ➡️ After

Three hours.
A mountain of toys.
And a large number of missing pieces.

You know we love our OT + SLP duo, today Miss Amanda and Miss Kacy went full toy closet power-up mode — sorting through bins, reuniting toys with their long-lost parts, saying goodbye to broken pieces, and giving our shelves a fresh reset.

It may look like organizing… but to us this is about creating the best environment possible for our clinicians and the amazing kids who come through our doors every day.

Because when the tools are ready…
the play, learning, connection, and growth can happen. 💜⚡

03/08/2026

Reading doesn’t actually start with letters… it starts with sounds.

Phonological awareness is a child’s ability to hear, notice, and play with the sounds in words - things like rhyming, clapping syllables, or hearing the beginning sound in “ball.” These skills build the foundation for reading, spelling, and writing later on.

The best part? You don’t need flashcards or worksheets. Sound play can happen anywhere! In the car, during bath time, or while playing with toys on the floor. One silly sound, one rhyme, one playful moment at a time… you’re helping build a reader from the inside out. 💛📚

👉 Want simple ideas you can start using today? Click the link to read the full blog on our website!

https://www.simplyspokentherapy.com/blog/building-strong-readers-starts-with-listening