Graceful Expression, Speech-Language Pathologist

Graceful Expression, Speech-Language Pathologist Graceful Expression is a pediatric private practice that provides speech/feeding therapy. It may be developmental or acquired."

This page is not only to spread awareness for Better Hearing and Speech Month, but also to help parents/families have a better understanding of what a communication disorder is. According to ASHA, "It is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, we prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication skills, as well as swallowing disorders in children. If you have any questions/concerns about your child regarding speech & language skills or feeding, I'm here to discuss and answer your questions. :) Hope this page helps!

đź“ŚREPOST/SHARE these 10 screen free activities you can do with your child! These screen free activities are great for pro...
11/28/2025

đź“ŚREPOST/SHARE these 10 screen free activities you can do with your child!

These screen free activities are great for promoting speech & language skills too! I’ve included some speech tips for each one.

đź’¬Which of these activities would your child enjoy the most?

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Reminder that a child “acting out” is their way of communicating with you, especially if they don’t have the words yet. ...
11/27/2025

Reminder that a child “acting out” is their way of communicating with you, especially if they don’t have the words yet.

To help decrease your child’s frustration, teach your child words like:

help, mama, dada, me, I, eat/food, yes, no, stop, hurt, milk, me, I, and emotions (sad, mad, tired), etc.

Make sure to validate your child’s emotions as well and state what it is that’s making them frustrated/upset.

Remember to also MODEL these words/signs for your child without expecting them to imitate the word immediately. Avoid “quizzing” as this can also increase frustration and pressure.

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📌REPOST/SHARE this post so you can try these speech & language tips during mealtimes on Thanksgiving! 🍂 Reminder that yo...
11/27/2025

📌REPOST/SHARE this post so you can try these speech & language tips during mealtimes on Thanksgiving! 🍂

Reminder that you don’t need toys to get your child to communicate!

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Thanksgiving can be a big day for little ones. đź’›A little prep, a little compassion, and a lot of flexibility go a long w...
11/25/2025

Thanksgiving can be a big day for little ones. đź’›

A little prep, a little compassion, and a lot of flexibility go a long way.

Every child communicates, eats, and participates in their own way and that deserves space at the table. 🧡

You’re doing great, and your child is too!

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Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are PROFESSIONALS who do so much more than “speech.” We support language, feeding, s...
11/25/2025

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are PROFESSIONALS who do so much more than “speech.”

We support language, feeding, swallowing, cognition, social communication, early development, AAC, literacy foundations, and so much more, yet many people still don’t know the full scope of what we do.

It’s why SLPs are often underrated, not because our work isn’t valuable, but because there’s not enough awareness about how much we truly support children and families.

Here’s to shining a little more light on the work we do!

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Wondering what the speech and language milestones are from birth to 6 months old ? I’ve included what is expected along ...
11/24/2025

Wondering what the speech and language milestones are from birth to 6 months old ?

I’ve included what is expected along with examples.

Also I understand every child develops at their own pace, and this is just a guide for families so they’re aware.

I’ve also provided speech tips you can try with your baby.

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SLPs are professionals and reclassifying our field as “non-professional” is more than a loan issue. It devalues our expe...
11/24/2025

SLPs are professionals and reclassifying our field as “non-professional” is more than a loan issue.

It devalues our expertise, limits access to graduate education, and deepens workforce shortages in a field already overwhelmingly staffed by women.

Policies like this don’t just impact us, they impact every child and adult who relies on our services. Our profession deserves recognition, respect, and access.

Speech-language pathology IS a professional field.
Now we need to make sure the people writing the rules know that.

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Wondering where your baby should be from birth to 6 months old with regard to their speech and language skills?I’ve incl...
11/23/2025

Wondering where your baby should be from birth to 6 months old with regard to their speech and language skills?

I’ve included what should be expected along with examples.

Also I understand every child develops at their own pace, and this is just a guide for families so they’re aware.

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech & language skills, and they’re not meeting many of the milestones within their age range, it may be best to reach out to an SLP in your area.

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Oh, so SLPs aren’t considered “professional” now? Interesting… because we diagnose communication disorders, work with in...
11/23/2025

Oh, so SLPs aren’t considered “professional” now? Interesting… because we diagnose communication disorders, work with individuals from infancy into adulthood, collaborate with a variety of providers, follow strict licensure standards, and complete years of advanced clinical training to do what we do.

Yet the new proposed federal definition of a “professional degree” excludes SLP, which could limit future SLPs’ access to higher federal loan limits and make our already-short-staffed field even harder to enter.

Speech-language pathology IS a professional field.
Now we need to make sure the people writing the rules know that.

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Mealtime isn’t just about food, it’s about connection. By teaching simple signs like eat, drink, more, help, all done, y...
11/22/2025

Mealtime isn’t just about food, it’s about connection. By teaching simple signs like eat, drink, more, help, all done, you give your child a voice at the table.

These signs/words reduce frustration, build confidence, and turn everyday routines into powerful language moments.

Every bite becomes a chance to practice communication, and every gesture is a step toward independence.

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📌SAVE/REPOST this if you want to teach your baby how to say “mama” (or mom, mommy etc.) using these speech tips!Don’t fe...
11/22/2025

📌SAVE/REPOST this if you want to teach your baby how to say “mama” (or mom, mommy etc.) using these speech tips!

Don’t feel discouraged if your baby doesn’t say mama right away! It can take time so just keep on modeling the sign/word!

If your child communicates in other ways like using written language, gesturing, an AAC device, etc. you can teach your child with these as well!

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Wondering where your 13 month old to 18 month old child should be with regard to their speech and language skills?I’ve i...
11/21/2025

Wondering where your 13 month old to 18 month old child should be with regard to their speech and language skills?

I’ve included what should be expected along with examples.

Also I understand every child develops at their own pace, and this is just a guide for families so they’re aware.

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech & language skills, and they’re not meeting many of the milestones within their age range, it may be best to reach out to an SLP in your area. Early intervention makes a huge difference!!

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
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Friday 8am - 5pm

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