Smart Play Therapy

02/04/2026

We have a couple last minute openings for Speech & Language Evaluations this week!

Email or call to schedule ⬇
💻 kelly@smartplaytherapy.com
📱937-368-7847

01/25/2026

We are so excited about another wonderful resource for our kiddos and families!!

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01/24/2026

Is this normal for her age? I wonder if he will catch up on his own? Is it OK that she doesn't say the "S" sound correctly? Why doesn't he play with toys the same way other kids do? 🤔

Let's shift your thoughts from endless questions...to a plan of action 🦸‍♀️

Here are some things to consider👇

➡️ Does your child become frustrated that you cannot understand his/her wants and needs?

➡️ Does your child seem to have difficulty engaging with you or playing with siblings/peers?

➡️ Does your child point or grunt more than they use words?

➡️ Do your child’s speech and language skills seem to be lagging behind his/her same-age peers?

➡️ Do you or other people have a hard time understanding your child?

➡️ Does your child have a hard time following directions or answering questions?

➡️ Has a caregiver or teacher expressed concerns about your child’s speech and language development?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, a formal speech and language evaluation would be the perfect next step! We are here to help!!

👉 **We have immediate openings for evaluations and daytime therapy appointments**

💻 www.smartplaytherapy.com
📧 kelly@smartplaytherapy.com
☎️ 937-368-7847

01/22/2026

Meet our Smart Play Therapy mascot!!

His interests:
❤ Spending time escorting kiddos to and from the sensory room
❤ Providing some heavy work to keep kids regulated
❤ Being the "patient" when the kids like to play doctor
❤ Hanging out in the pod swing so kids can play human bowling with their parents and SLPs as the pins 🎳

We love him around here but we never officially gave him a name. What do you think?? All suggestions are welcome!

We'll have the kids take a vote and let you know if your name was chosen!

01/16/2026

What you see on the surface is only half of the picture! We are not in the business of only seeing half the picture!

In order to truly understand a child we need to look at the whole picture and support the child as a whole.

1. We start by making sure their nervous system is in check - do they feel safe and relaxed?
2. We get their sensory system regulated - do they need some deep pressure, do they need some time in the swing, do they need some heavy proprioceptive activities like crawling and pushing?
3. Lastly, we dive deep into their speech and language skills. This also requires us to dig below the surface and help the family figure out how to best support their child.

So I guess we are more like an "deep sea diving" kind of place 🤿😉

01/10/2026

Do we have tables in our rooms? - Yep
Do we spend much time at them? - Nope

We love to move and groove around the room during our speech sessions! Keeping therapy FUN for the kiddos is one of our core values!!

These mini objects from Speech Tree Co are always a hit!!

01/09/2026

This is one of our favorite winter books ❄️☃️

If you have a kiddo who needs some practice with /s/ you will love using this book!! Also good for problem solving, talking about emotions/feelings, and sequencing.

12/25/2025

'Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through Smart Play
Not a single toy was stirring, not even the clay;

The Paw Patrol were parked in the Lookout with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The animals were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of happy children danced in their heads

🎄❤️ We are wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and of course lots of play!!! 🎄❤️

11/27/2025

We have so much to be thankful for this year!!
🍂 Overwhelming support from the community and the families we serve
🍂A growing practice where we are currently supporting 65 kiddos in becoming confident communicators
🍂A fun and comfortable office with an expanding sensory space
🍂Amazing professionals in the area to collaborate with
🍂Exciting new adventures on the horizon

11/08/2025

I have a little weekend challenge for all you awesome parents out there 👊⬇️

What if instead of playing with our children the way that WE think play should be...we simply join in and let THEM direct the play (no matter what that kind of play is).

Dr. Richard Solomon, Behavioral Pediatrician and creator of The P.L.A.Y Project states that "When you do what the child loves, he or she will love being with you."

You might be asking...what does all of this have to do with speech and language skills 🤔 Well...if your child loves being with you and you are doing what they love, won't they want to communicate more with you? I know as an adult I love talking with people who love the same things that I do.

My challenge to you this weekend is to join your child where they are and follow their lead in play...I promise you will love it and they will love you for it 😉

11/05/2025

It's that feeling when someone is continuously asking you questions that you either don't know the answers to or don't see the need to answer the same questions over and over 🥴

This is how our toddlers feel when we are constantly quizzing them
❓What's this?
❓What sound does it make?
❓What color is this?
❓What letter is this?

Instead...make more comments to TEACH and fewer questions to TEST! Try to make three comments for every one question.

This helps to
👉Reduce pressure
👉Teach new things
👉Keeps your child with you and not running away from the "test"

11/05/2025

Join Bethany Graham at Thrive Feeding and Lactation for a parent class on Understanding Picky Eating. She is very knowledgeable and this class is packed full of excellent information!!