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."
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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!

✨Did you know there are so many benefits when providing specific praises vs only saying “good job”?I’m guilty of saying ...
01/18/2026

✨Did you know there are so many benefits when providing specific praises vs only saying “good job”?

I’m guilty of saying “good job” as well, so I’m not here to make any parent, therapist, teacher, etc. feel bad for saying that.

I’m also not saying you should never say those words!

However, I wanted to share that there are a variety of ways you can praise your child (or student) and why it’s so important to do so!

✨It’s important to provide specific feedback to children because it’s:

▪️educational
▪️gives a child insight on what they did right or wrong

✨Providing feedback sooner than later (if possible) also makes a difference as studies have shown that:

▪️this significantly increases the child’s performance
▪️child is able to comprehend information better

This is also another way to teach speech & language skills since you’re using adjectives, nouns, and verbs when providing these specific phrases!

I included a few scenarios to show you some examples of phrases you can say to your child rather than only saying “good job”.

💬Have you tried this yet? What are some phrases you usually like to say to your child? Let me know below!👇🏽

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Speech-language pathologists aren’t just “playing” with your child. We’re targeting various goals during play!This can i...
01/18/2026

Speech-language pathologists aren’t just “playing” with your child. We’re targeting various goals during play!

This can include goals like teaching nouns, prepositions, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, as well as following directions etc.

Children learn best through play!

So if you see an SLP “playing” with your child, they’re doing so much more! If you’re not sure, feel free to ask during the session! We always welcome questions. ☺️

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Polite words like please and thank you are important, but they come later. Early communication is about giving kids the ...
01/17/2026

Polite words like please and thank you are important, but they come later.

Early communication is about giving kids the tools to express their needs teaching words such as eat, drink, more, play, all done, mom, dad, yes, no, help, etc.

These functional words empower children to join routines, connect with caregivers, and feel understood.

Once kids have more of the basic words to express themselves then you can start teaching “please”.

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Audiobooks are one of the simplest ways to grow your child’s language, imagination, and listening stamina without adding...
01/17/2026

Audiobooks are one of the simplest ways to grow your child’s language, imagination, and listening stamina without adding more screen time.

I’ve categorized each list based on the child’s age/grade, including ones that are kid‑friendly and emotionally safe stories that parents can play for car rides, quiet time, and everything in between.

💬Does your child like audiobooks? Have you tried this yet?

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Did you know podcasts can support communication growth ?!I’ve included 12 different podcasts and categorized them based ...
01/16/2026

Did you know podcasts can support communication growth ?!

I’ve included 12 different podcasts and categorized them based on what type of podcast they are - stories, music, calming/regulation.

They’re great for families looking to replace screen time with meaningful, language‑rich moments that promote creativity, imagination, and connection.

Make sure to read the last slide to see how you can use these podcasts to teach speech and language skills!

💬Have you tried listening to podcasts with your child yet? If so, which ones do they like?

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🩷REPOST or SAVE if your child loves music! 🎼Did you know singing with your child can support so many speech and language...
01/14/2026

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Did you know singing with your child can support so many speech and language skills?

🎵 Gestures
🎵 Sounds
🎵 Verbs
🎵 Nouns
🎵 Following directions
🎵 Adjectives
🎵 Prepositions

The key? Sing with your child. Model the words, actions, and gestures!

Once they know the song, try pausing during a familiar part to see if they’ll fill in the sound, action, or word on their own.

It’s a simple, playful way to encourage communication.

💬 What songs are on repeat in your home? Does your child love any of these?
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Lack of speech is NOT laziness. Speech requires multiple systems working together at the same time: cognitive processing...
01/14/2026

Lack of speech is NOT laziness.

Speech requires multiple systems working together at the same time: cognitive processing, motor planning, sensory regulation, and language access.

When one of these systems is overloaded or still developing, verbal output can decrease.

This is not a motivation issue.

Children who aren’t talking are still learning, still trying, and still communicating in the ways available to them.

Our role isn’t to push for output, it’s to reduce barriers, support regulation, and respond to all forms of communication!

Progress doesn’t always sound like words and effort isn’t always visible.

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Representation isn’t “extra.” It’s essential! Love that came out with this autistic Barbie, including an AAC device, fi...
01/13/2026

Representation isn’t “extra.” It’s essential!

Love that came out with this autistic Barbie, including an AAC device, fidget spinner, and noise-cancelling headphones.

Autism doesn’t have a “look,” and this Barbie isn’t meant to represent every autistic child. But she does represent something important - inclusion, visibility, and acceptance.

Kids deserve to see themselves in the toys they play with. When autistic kids see characters, dolls, and stories that reflect who they are, it sends a powerful message:

You belong here, exactly as you are!

Inclusive toys aren’t just “nice to have”, they help every child build empathy, understanding, and confidence during play.

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We’ve all said it, “Use your words!”However, kids can’t use words they don’t have yet, and they definitely can’t use the...
01/12/2026

We’ve all said it, “Use your words!”
However, kids can’t use words they don’t have yet, and they definitely can’t use them when they’re feeling overwhelmed.

Instead of pressuring them to talk, try modeling the words, offering choices, using gestures, and connecting first.

When a child feels understood and is regulated, the language part of their brain turns back on.

Less pressure
More connection.
Better communication!

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Choosing the right toys can help spark big language leaps. As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I look for toys t...
01/11/2026

Choosing the right toys can help spark big language leaps.

As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I look for toys that invite connection, imagination, problem solving skills, as well as back-and-forth play.

Swipe through to learn what makes a toy great for speech, and why you as the parent is the best “toy” of all!

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