Little Big and LOUD Pediatric Therapy

Little Big and LOUD Pediatric Therapy Individualized speech, language, and feeding therapy evaluations and services.

Little Big and LOUD also provides services for receptive and expressive language delays, pragmatic language disorder, articulation/phonology disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, autism, early intervention, feeding skills, and stuttering disorder.

💙👂Tip Tuesday for World Hearing Day!Today we’re celebrating World Hearing Day with an important reminder for families: p...
03/03/2026

💙👂Tip Tuesday for World Hearing Day!

Today we’re celebrating World Hearing Day with an important reminder for families: protecting your child’s hearing starts early!

Little ears are delicate, and healthy hearing plays a BIG role in speech, learning, and social development. Here are a few simple ways to keep those ears safe:

✨ Turn it down – Keep headphones and devices at 60% volume or lower.
✨ Limit listening time – Give ears listening breaks during the day.
✨ Use kid-friendly headphones – Look for volume-limiting options designed for children.
✨ Protect against loud noise – Use earmuffs at concerts, sporting events, fireworks, or other noisy environments.
✨ Schedule regular hearing checks – Early detection makes all the difference.

If your child says “what?” often, turns the TV up high, or seems to miss sounds, trust your instincts and have their hearing checked.

Healthy hearing helps kids learn, connect, and thrive. Let’s work together to keep those little ears safe — today and every day! 💙🎧

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🎧 Tip Tuesday: Celebrating International Cochlear Implant DayToday we recognize the life-changing impact of cochlear imp...
02/24/2026

🎧 Tip Tuesday: Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day

Today we recognize the life-changing impact of cochlear implants — incredible devices that provide access to sound for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. 💙

But here’s an important reminder:

👉 A cochlear implant is a tool — not a complete solution.

After activation, the brain must learn how to interpret these new sounds. That’s where speech therapy plays a critical role.

✨ Why Speech Therapy Matters:

🧠Helps the brain make sense of new auditory input

👂Builds listening and spoken language skills

💬Supports clear speech production

💪🏼Strengthens confidence in communication

🎧Maximizes the benefit of the cochlear implant

Hearing through a cochlear implant is different from natural hearing. With consistent therapy, practice, and family involvement, individuals can develop strong communication skills and truly thrive.

💬 Access to sound is the first step. Learning to use it is the journey.

🌟Tip Tuesday! 🌟Did you know that wait time is one of the most powerful tools you can use to support your child’s languag...
02/17/2026

🌟Tip Tuesday! 🌟

Did you know that wait time is one of the most powerful tools you can use to support your child’s language development? 💬

When you ask a question or make a comment, try pausing and waiting 5-10 seconds before jumping in. That extra moment gives your child time to process, organize their thoughts, and respond.

It might feel long to us—but for little brains, it makes a big difference! ❤️

By slowing down and giving space, you’re building confidence, encouraging independence, and showing them their words matter.

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Tip Tuesday! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month 🦷🪥😁Did you know that dental health can have a direct c...
02/10/2026

Tip Tuesday! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month 🦷🪥😁

Did you know that dental health can have a direct correlation to speech development? There are several important steps to take in order to foster proper dental health for your little one.

🦷Check out our top tips:

✅Schedule your child’s first dental visit by 12 months of age. Scheduling an early visit can help establish a dental home and allow dental professionals to monitor oral development.

✅Create an oral hygiene routine early. Teach your child to brush twice daily for 2 minutes each. It is important to supervise their brushing until they can adequately brush independently.

✅Wean pacifier use after 12 months. Prolonged pacifier use can negatively impact oral muscle development, tongue movement, and bite alignment. This can further impact expressive language use, as well as production of speech sounds including /s/, /z/, /t/, and /d/.

✅Make healthy snack choices. Reserve sugary snacks and sodas as treats. Instead, offer tooth-friendly foods such as fruits and vegetables.

✅Practice/encourage proper oral posture. Proper oral posture includes the following: keeping the mouth closed, breathing through the noses and resting the tongue on the roof of the mouth just behind the front teeth. Maintaining a proper oral posture is beneficial for facial development, oral health, and overall wellness.

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💝LBL BINGO is officially in full swing! And you know we love a little friendly competition around here 👀🏆Want to help yo...
02/09/2026

💝LBL BINGO is officially in full swing!
And you know we love a little friendly competition around here 👀🏆
Want to help your favorite therapist go for GOLD? 🥇It’s super easy to play!

🟦 How it works:
✔️ Pick a Bingo square
✔️ Complete the task
✔️ Your therapist marks it off!

✨ Example:
Square says “Friend wearing a red shirt” ➡️ have your little wear a red shirt to their appointment, and BOOM—box checked! ❤️👕

👑The first therapist to yell BINGO wins a prize AND all of their littles get entered into a giveaway drawing 🎁🎁🎁

So grab a square, have some fun, and let’s see who’s shouting BINGO! first. 📣

Winner announced Thursday! 💖💌💘

💕It’s BINGO time at LBL! 💕We love a good game of Bingo, and today we’re kicking off LBL Bingo—and you’re invited to play...
02/04/2026

💕It’s BINGO time at LBL! 💕

We love a good game of Bingo, and today we’re kicking off LBL Bingo—and you’re invited to play along!

How to play (it’s easy!):
• Pick a Bingo square
• Have your little participate at their appointment
• Example: “Friend wears PJs” → wear your favorite PJs to your appt!
• Your therapist will mark off the square

🎯The fun part:
The first therapist to yell BINGO wins a prize!🏆
AND if your therapist wins, all of her littles’ names will be entered into a drawing for their very own prize 🎁

📣Winner will be announced February 12!

💝Play along with us—we can’t wait💝

LBL Bingo is back! 🩷🎉The fun is on—check back tomorrow for the official LBL Bingo card and the rules to play along. ❤️ ...
02/03/2026

LBL Bingo is back! 🩷🎉
The fun is on—check back tomorrow for the official LBL Bingo card and the rules to play along. ❤️

✨Tip Tuesday! 🕵️ Let’s do a scavenger hunt!Whether you’re making the most of your time indoors or heading out for a litt...
02/03/2026

✨Tip Tuesday!

🕵️ Let’s do a scavenger hunt!

Whether you’re making the most of your time indoors or heading out for a little outdoor adventure, an at-home scavenger hunt is the perfect way to turn speech therapy into an exciting mission! Kids can explore their space while practicing important language skills like following directions, using gestures, describing objects, taking turns, and answering wh- questions—all through play.

Scavenger hunts encourage movement, curiosity, and communication, making learning feel like a game instead of work. It’s hands-on, engaging, and easy to adapt to any environment—living room, backyard, or neighborhood walk. 🎯

Learning through play is the best kind of learning!

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❄️ Tip Tuesday: Early Language – Winter Edition ❄️Winter is the perfect time to build early language skills—no fancy mat...
01/27/2026

❄️ Tip Tuesday: Early Language – Winter Edition ❄️

Winter is the perfect time to build early language skills—no fancy materials needed! Just use what’s happening right outside your window and in your daily routines.

🧣 Talk about what you see
Describe the winter world together. Keep it simple and repeat often:
“The snow is white.” “The snow is cold.” “I see snowflakes.”
These short phrases help little ones learn new words and concepts.

🧤 Practice simple directions
Winter routines are full of opportunities to follow directions! Try things like:
“Put your hat on.” “Get your boots.” “Zip your coat.”
Pair words with actions to make learning stick.

📚 Read winter-themed books
Choose fun, seasonal stories (like Pete the Cat: Snow Daze) and focus on winter words—snow, cold, hat, boots. Point to pictures, label items, and pause to let your child fill in familiar words.

❓ Ask “WH” questions
Encourage understanding and expression with easy questions:
“What do you see outside?” “Where is the snow?” “What do we wear when it’s cold?”
Accept all attempts—gestures, sounds, or words count!

✨ Remember: repetition and play go a long way. Keep it fun, keep it relevant, and enjoy those winter moments together!

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🌟 Tip Tuesday: Creating a Positive Mealtime Routine 🌟Mealtimes don’t have to be stressful! A few simple routines can mak...
01/20/2026

🌟 Tip Tuesday: Creating a Positive Mealtime Routine 🌟

Mealtimes don’t have to be stressful! A few simple routines can make a big difference in helping kids feel calm, confident, and open to food.

🍽 Start seated
Begin meals with everyone sitting at the table. This helps set clear expectations and supports focus on eating.

⏱ Keep it time-limited

Meals: no longer than 30 minutes

Snacks: about 20 minutes
Use a timer so the end is predictable and pressure stays low.

🥕 Praise food exploration
Celebrate any interaction with food—touching, smelling, or handling new or non-preferred foods counts!
Try specific praise like: “Great job touching that carrot!”

Small, consistent steps build positive experiences over time. 💛

💬 Tip Tuesday: What Is Play-Based Speech Therapy? 🧸🗣️Play-based speech therapy uses a child’s natural interests and play...
01/13/2026

💬 Tip Tuesday: What Is Play-Based Speech Therapy? 🧸🗣️

Play-based speech therapy uses a child’s natural interests and play to target speech and language goals in a meaningful, engaging way. While it may look like “just playing,” every activity is intentionally selected by the speech-language pathologist to build communication skills, social interaction, and overall development. Play-based therapy helps children stay motivated, improves carryover into daily life, and creates positive therapy experiences.

✨ Good news! We are currently accepting new patients and have immediate availability.

💳 Insurance accepted:

Aetna

BCBS

Cigna

BlueCare (with physician referral)

Wellpoint (with physician referral)

Ask us about or discounted self pay rate.

📞 Give us a call today to learn more: 865-213-2844

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📝 Tip Tuesday: Practice makes perfect! Today’s tip Tuesday is a reminder about the importance of home practice! Using wo...
01/06/2026

📝 Tip Tuesday: Practice makes perfect!

Today’s tip Tuesday is a reminder about the importance of home practice!
Using words provided by your SLP or words targeted in sessions, try practicing in these fun ways:

- Playing I spy
- Finding words with your target sound
- Practicing in front of mirror

Practice wherever is easiest for you! 🚘🏠
Practicing everyday can help your child progress with their speech sound goals and increase likelihood of carryover.

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Address

102 Mitchell Road
Oak Ridge, TN
37830

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18652132844

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