Tapia Speech and Language Services, LLC

03/20/2026

As a pediatric speech language pathologist and a mom of 4, I’ll tell you this...
you don’t need fancy materials to support your child’s language.

I know it’s tempting to want to buy everything you see someone use in therapy… or on social media... but I promise you this:

You will get more relevant and functional language from everyday, mundane tasks than from any toy/game you can purchase.

The most powerful learning happens in daily routines.

Be present, model language, and give them space to respond.

That’s where the learning happens!

03/19/2026

Reality:

This myth often stems from the idea that if a child mixes languages they are “confused”. This mixing is called “code switching” and is a typical part of dual language learning and a positive characteristic of bilingualism!

Code switching is an example of the child utilizing and benefiting from their linguistic inventories in both languages.

Advanced bilinguals often use code switching to add emphasis and/or meaning to their message thus demonstrating their linguistic control to switch between two or more languages.

This is a video I caught of a sweet moment between my mom and my 2 month old. She code switches in the beginning with “tell me about it” and there is a brief code switch where she says “shot” and then follows with the word in Spanish. I like this video because it shows an organic code switch. She was doing more before I started recording but I didn’t think to grab my phone soon enough. My mom code switches quite frequently during conversations. Spanish is her native language but we speak to each other in English since English is my primary language.

03/17/2026

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Nationally Certified, Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Tapia Speech and Language Services, LLC provides in-home based pediatric speech and language therapy services to the community of Maricopa, Arizona. Let's Connect Helping you Speak from the Heart! At Tapia Speech and Language Services, LLC...

03/12/2026

Science Detectives

Calling all curious minds!
Campers will become detectives as they investigate mysteries, ask questions, make predictions, and work together to solve fun challenges. This hands-on day encourages exploration, critical thinking, and communication through discovery.

Science Detectives is one of the themed days in our Cactus Communication Club summer camp, where learning, language, and play come together.

Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 9-11
Location: Central Arizona College

Spots are limited to maintain small group experiences.

03/11/2026

🦸 Sneak Peek: Hero Academy

What makes someone a hero?

During Hero Academy, campers will explore both storybook heroes and the real-life heroes who help our communities every day. Through teamwork and problem-solving, kids will discover the many ways people can be heroes.

Stay tuned for more camp sneak peeks… 🌵

03/11/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing SLPA, Crisy! 🎉

Crisy is such an important part of our team. She keeps me sane on the busy days and shows up every day ready to support and encourage the kiddos she works with. Not only is she amazing at what she does but her patience, dedication, and ability to connect with kids truly makes a huge a difference.

We are so grateful to have Crisy be a part of our team!

Help me wish Crisy a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈

03/09/2026

📚 Sneak Peek: Storybook Adventures

Get ready to step inside the story!

One of the themed days at this year’s Cactus Communication Club will take campers on a Storybook Adventures where imagination leads the way. Children will explore characters, solve story problems, and bring stories to life through creativity, play, and storytelling.

The adventure is just beginning… more camp sneak peeks coming soon! 🌵

02/27/2026

Our 2nd annual Cactus Communication Club will be held June 9, 10, & 11th at Central Arizona College in Maricopa, Az.

Reserve your child’s spot today!