Beyond Speech Therapy

02/11/2026

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and Ms. Kylie is bringing the cutest OT magic to our clinic!

These sweet crafts aren’t just cute—they’re packed with powerful developmental skills!

🎨 What OT builds through fun art projects:
✂️ Fine Motor Strength – cutting, squeezing glue, peeling stickers 🤲 Bilateral Coordination – using both hands together for steady, controlled movements

🎯 Hand–Eye Coordination – lining up shapes and placing pieces just right

👀 Visual Perception – recognizing patterns, spacing, and organizing a design

🧠 Motor Planning – following steps and completing a multistep task

💗 Confidence & Creativity – watching kids light up when they finish their masterpiece

We love turning holiday fun into meaningful growth—and Ms. Kylie always brings the magic!

Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day from our therapy team! 💕

02/09/2026

❤️ Parents, here’s the gentle reminder we all need:

Handwriting isn’t just about learning letters — it’s about having the hand strength, coordination, and developmental readiness to use a pencil with confidence.

Those X‑rays show exactly why preschoolers struggle with writing… their little hands simply aren’t finished developing yet. And that’s okay. They’re not behind — they’re growing.

What helps them most right now?

Play.
Play builds the muscles, motor skills, and coordination that make writing easier later. Activities like Play‑Doh, cutting, coloring, beading, climbing, throwing balls, and sensory play are actually preparing their hands for school success.

This is also where Occupational Therapy can make a huge difference.
OT helps children build:
• Strong, stable fingers and hands
• Better pencil control
• Eye‑hand coordination
• Attention and regulation
• Confidence with early academic tasks
When these foundational skills grow, children thrive academically — not just in handwriting, but in reading, school participation, and overall learning.

“Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Play dough, coloring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc.
All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready.” ❤️
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02/05/2026

Ms. Brandi, Our Valentine’s Week Star! 💕
Brandi kicked off February with the cutest Valentine’s Day–themed door and a fun “Speech From the Heart” therapy theme!
As a licensed SLP-Assistant and a Bachelor’s–level educator, Brandi blends creativity with strong teaching skills. She LOVES theme-based activities because themes help kids store information in “brain file folders” — making learning stick! 🧠✨
This week our kiddos will work on:
❤️ Core vocabulary
❤️ Following directions
❤️ Describing and categorizing
❤️ Social communication
❤️ Articulation with Valentine words
We’re so grateful for the heart she pours into every session! 💘✨

02/01/2026

Wishing an incredible OTA the happiest birthday this weekend! Everyone already knows how loved she is, and Kylie always puts the kids first. Her energy and heart show in everything she does.
Happy Birthday, Kylie! We’d say we won’t bug you with work… but you already volunteered to come in on Saturday to make up an ice day. ❄️

01/29/2026

WE are opening at 9:00 am TODAY. We will also be offering bonus time this Saturday. Only a few spots left. Call or book online.

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Introducing our Patient Portal 💻
Easily request appointments, access medical records, and view invoices — all in one secure place.
🌐 www.beyondspeech.care
📞 Call or text our office to get set up.

Together, let's build a world where every child shines bright.

01/26/2026

Visit us at: https://beyondspeech.care

01/23/2026

Please stay tuned for further updates as conditions change.

01/17/2026

🌟 Helping Kids Build Real‑Life Social Skills—Through a Virtual Town! 🌟
Imagine your child exploring a kid‑friendly digital town where they can practice conversations, learn how to greet others, take turns, solve problems, and navigate everyday situations—all in a safe, engaging, game‑like environment.
Bst’s virtual social skills program turns learning into play by allowing children to guide a human avatar through realistic scenarios such as:
🏘️ Visiting a shop
👋 Saying hello to neighbors
🧩 Working through social challenges
🤝 Practicing cooperation and communication
For parents, this means:
❤️ A low‑pressure way for kids to build confidence
❤️ A fun, motivating approach for children who learn best through interaction
❤️ Meaningful skill practice that carries over to real life
When social learning feels like an adventure, kids stay engaged—and parents get to see their child’s growth in the moments that matter most.