1st Choice Therapy

04/18/2026

✨ First Words Are Emerging ✨

Around age 1, many children begin saying their first meaningful word, like “mama,” “dada,” or familiar objects from daily life. This is an exciting milestone in early communication development.

It’s also the stage where parents and caregivers start to notice how their child is communicating, not just what they say, but how often, how clearly, and how they use sounds, gestures, and eye contact together.

If first words are not yet emerging, or if you have concerns about your child’s communication development, early support can make a meaningful difference. Every child develops at their own pace, and noticing patterns early helps guide the right next steps if needed.

💬 First words are just the beginning of a much bigger journey in language and connection.

More posts throughout the week about first words, activities and strategies.

04/17/2026

✨ Esmeralda’s Go-To Pick ✨

Today’s favorite play moment: bubbles! 🫧💙

Through a fun and engaging bubble activity, Esmeralda is encouraging the use 2-word phrases like “more bubbles,” while also exploring descriptive concepts such as “big bubbles” and “little bubbles.”

Learning through play makes every pop count, building communication, confidence, and connection one bubble at a time!

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Today’s play pick 🐠✨

Andie chose the fish tank for practicing her two-word phrases, and it’s such a fun, language-rich activity!

I can work on
💬 Action phrases: “fish swim,” “feed fish”

🎨 Descriptive concepts: “big fish,” “blue water”

🔁 Recurrence: “more fish,” “again bubbles”

Play is powerful. With the right setup, even a simple toy can open the door to meaningful communication 💙

04/15/2026

🚗 Amelie’s language tip 🚗

My go-to toy for increasing phrase length: cars

I use them for simple, powerful routines like “ready, set, go!” to build anticipation, and action phrases like “go car” or “stop car.”

Easy ways to expand:
✨ Model one step up (go → go car → go car fast)
✨ Pause and wait to encourage initiation
✨ Add fun problems (block the car, hold it back, give the wrong one)

Play + repetition = more language 💬

04/14/2026

🚨 Laura’s TIP for expanding to 2 -word phrases 🚨

I keep my sessions SIMPLE on purpose

My go to toy is a piggy bank (from Amazon lol) as a fun, repeatable activity.

❌ I don’t overdo labeling colors/ animals on the coins
🎯 Instead, I keep the focus tight + meaningful

When I’m introducing NEW 2-word phrases, I stick with CORE VOCAB only:
💬 “more please”
💬 “want more”

And the key?

I repeat the SAME phrase over and over during the whole activity.

That repetition + consistency = way more opportunities for real learning

Simple input. Big impact.

04/14/2026

We’re excited to share that we are now accepting new pediatric speech therapy patients! 🎉

If you’ve been waiting for services, now’s a great time; we have openings available. Call us to get started!

04/14/2026

Occupational Therapy in Action

“Building strength through play and trust 🤝💙 Supporting movement, balance, and body awareness one moment at a time.”

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children develop the skills they need for daily life through meaningful and purposeful activities.

In this activity, the focus is on:
• Core strength & postural control
• Motor planning & coordination
• Body awareness & stability
• Engaging functional movement through play

By using guided support and play-based positioning, OT promotes independence, confidence, and active participation in everyday tasks.

04/14/2026

✨ Now Accepting New Speech Therapy Clients! ✨

At 1st Choice Therapy, we’re here to help children find their voice, build confidence and thrive.

We are currently accepting new clients with:
✔️ Superior Health Plans
✔️ United Healthcare
✔️ Driscoll Health Plan

Limited spots available, message us today or call to schedule an evaluation.

☎️ Contact us:
Call: 956 722 3377
Text: 956 612 3311

04/11/2026

By age two, children are making exciting progress in their speech and language development. Most toddlers are using about 50 or more words, starting to combine 2–3 words into simple phrases, identifying familiar objects, and following basic two-step directions.

Every child develops at their own pace, but these milestones can help guide expectations and highlight when extra support may be helpful. Early support can make a meaningful difference in building strong communication skills.

Next week we will showcase how to help with development of two word phrases in play.

04/07/2026

🚨 FOR SALE 🚨 equipment as is, in excellent condition. Pick up only, NO delivery.