Luke Therapy Services, LLC

02/14/2026

❤️ Why We Love What We Do ❤️

Valentine’s Day feels like the perfect time to share this…

We don’t just love speech therapy.
We love the kids.

We love the tiny victories.
We love the big breakthroughs.
We love the “I did it!” smiles.
And we especially love the hilarious, completely unfiltered things kids say in therapy. 😆

There’s nothing better than watching a child gain confidence — whether it’s saying a tricky sound, reading a new word, trying a new food, or using their voice in a brave new way.

At Luke Therapy Services, we get a front-row seat to growth, courage, and joy every single day. And that is something we never take for granted.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re feeling extra grateful for the families who trust us and the kids who make our jobs the sweetest calling. 💗

We truly love what we do — because we love who we do it for.

12/20/2025

Comment your guess on the original post!

A little Christmas giveaway from Luke Therapy Services, LLC and Bright Beginnings Occupational Therapy!! 🎄🎅

Guess how many marshmallows are in the snowman!! For an extra fun guess get your child’s answer 😊❄️⛄️

Comment below and the closest guess will get a Hangar Bucks token 🍿🎬 Winners announced Sunday December 21st!!

12/18/2025

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We do not learn to read by memorizing words.
Reading develops through a process called orthographic mapping, where the brain connects sounds to letters and links those words to meaning.

When children learn how the code works, they are able to read far more than a small set of memorized words.

12/17/2025

Come see us on Thursday! ❄️🤍

Just a reminder about this fun event Thursday night. We hope to see you all there! It will be Snow Much Fun ❄️❄️

Drop a comment below if you plan on joining in on the fun ⛄️

12/16/2025

In case you missed the announcement, From the Ground Up Physical Therapy & Wellness is now open in Maryville, Missouri and accepting new patients! ✨

📞 816-323-0992
🗓️ By appointment only
📧 info@fromthegrounduppt.com

https://www.fromthegrounduppt.com

12/09/2025

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12/09/2025

LTS is teaming up with Bright Beginnings for Frost Fest! Bring your littles and come join us 🤍❄️

12/05/2025

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12/03/2025

11/22/2025

Instruction matters 🤍

11/21/2025

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Every time you walk into a classroom, a therapy space, or your own child’s bedroom, remember this: presume competence.

It’s not just a philosophy. It’s a radical, respectful, and powerful shift in how we see and support disabled and neurodivergent people.

Presuming competence means:
🌱 Believing that a child understands even if they can’t speak.
🌱 Trusting that behaviours have meaning, even if they look different to what we expect.
🌱 Offering access, challenge, dignity, and opportunity before demanding proof.

When we don’t presume competence, we unintentionally limit people. We teach less. We offer fewer chances. We expect less. And children—especially those with high support needs—learn exactly what we teach them: that they are underestimated.

When we do presume competence? We create spaces where learners can show us what they know. Where they can grow. Where they feel seen and safe and powerful.

Choose this upcoming term to say: “I believe in you. I will teach you as though you understand. I will meet you with respect, every time.” Because that belief alone changes lives.

EDIT: I am learning a lot from these comments. I’ve only ever taught in special education, so for me “assume competence” is really important to remind all adults to ensure we don’t underestimate our learners. However, what I am learning is we actually need the opposite for learners in mainstream, too often adults around the child aren’t seeing the struggle underneath and meeting those underlying needs. Maybe the phrase for mainstream shoud be “believe them”

11/07/2025

Huge supporters of ALL communication forms over here! 🤍🗣️

AAC modeling isn’t just therapy time, it’s everyday communication time. Every word, every context, every moment matters.