Deborah Brooks MA, Ccc/slp

Deborah Brooks MA, Ccc/slp Brooklyn based SLPeep specializing in pediatric speech, language, feeding, and swallowing disorders and creator of Color in Speech, therapy materials.
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04/02/2026

A wise woman once told me “Being weak and hungry sucks” feeing that way for months or years might result in just not being hungry anymore. G-tubes are a good thing!! Many people find success with oral feeds AFTER g-tube placement BECAUSE they now have the energy to eat.

03/31/2026

Words like shriek, shrink, shrug are exactly where growth happens.

You’re building coordination.
You’re expanding their sound system.
You’re making other words easier.

More complex sound patterns
→ build coordination
→ support generalization
→ make simpler words feel easier

Don’t wait for perfect. Start shaping.

Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link to this book (on sale today only)

03/30/2026

What are your thoughts on circle of securtiy?

03/30/2026

My fav 🚂

Let’s talk about feeding and connection.Because feeding your baby is about so much more than recipes and checklists.It’s...
03/29/2026

Let’s talk about feeding and connection.

Because feeding your baby is about so much more than recipes and checklists.

It’s about trust.
It’s about safety.
It’s about helping your baby feel confident exploring something completely new.

And when you understand that… everything else becomes easier.

If you’re starting solids and want to feel calm, confident, and supported…

Comment COURSE and I’ll send you the details.

03/26/2026

A lot of SLPs tell me they “don’t do feeding.”

And I get it.
It can feel overwhelming, high stakes, and outside your comfort zone.

But feeding is already within your scope.
And more importantly, it’s rooted in the same things we use every day.

Connection.
Attachment.
Exploration.
Trust.

If you want a child to eat, you need these foundations anyway.

This isn’t about becoming a completely different kind of therapist.
It’s about understanding how babies learn, feel safe, and engage at the table.

And when you do, you can support families in a way that feels meaningful, effective, and actually sustainable.

I created this course as a starting point.
Inclusive, developmental, and rooted in real life.

If feeding has been on your mind, this is your sign.

Comment COURSE and I’ll send you the details.

03/19/2026

Here’s one activity today that I did with many kids! 🌴 🐒

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