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tuLIPS Speech Therapy, 1640 Union Street, San Francisco, CA (2025)

11/06/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring Translators! 🌟

Join our friendly, family-centered speech therapy clinic!

💬 Position: Part-Time Translators (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin)

🕓 Schedule: Flexible hours available

💖 Perks: Supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow

We’re looking for Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin translators to help us connect with families and support every voice.

Enjoy flexible schedules, a collaborative team, and the chance to make a real impact in your community.

📧 Email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com to learn more or apply!

11/06/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring Translators! 🌟

Join our friendly, family-centered speech therapy clinic!

💬 Position: Part-Time Translators (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin)

🕓 Schedule: Flexible hours available

💖 Perks: Supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow

We’re looking for Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin translators to help us connect with families and support every voice.

Enjoy flexible schedules, a collaborative team, and the chance to make a real impact in your community.

📧 Email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com to learn more or apply!

10/30/2025

🌿 Neurodiversity isn’t something to “fix” — it’s something to respect.

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we believe every person communicates in their own unique way. Neurodiversity-affirming therapy means recognizing neurological differences (like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more) as natural variations of the human experience — not deficits.

Here’s what this looks like in practice:
💬 Honoring all forms of communication — spoken words, AAC, scripting, gestures, or sounds.
🤝 Collaborating with clients and families to set goals that reflect their values and voices.
🧠 Supporting regulation first so communication can flourish in a safe, sensory-respectful space.
🌱 Building therapy around strengths, interests, and authentic connection.

Research and lived experience both show that affirming approaches build confidence, trust, and communication that lasts (Kapp, 2020; Chapman & Botha, 2022).

For many families, embracing neurodiversity changes everything — therapy stops being about “correcting” and starts being about empowering. 💪✨

💡 Ways parents can support at home:
• Honor your child’s natural communication style
• Celebrate scripting, AAC, or gestures as real communication
• Invite them into the goal-setting process
• Advocate for approaches that align with your child’s identity

Every voice matters. And every child deserves to be supported as they are—not molded into someone else’s idea of “normal.” 🫶

📩 Book a consultation today: email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com

📍 Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans.
🌷 Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio for more info or visit https://www.tulipstherapy.com/blog to read the full article!

10/24/2025

🧠 Executive functioning is like your child’s mental air traffic control system — it helps them:
✨ Focus and pay attention
📝 Plan and organize tasks
📖 Follow directions
🤝 Communicate effectively
💪 Regulate their emotions and behavior

What many families don’t realize is that speech therapy can play a powerful role in developing these skills.

Language and executive functioning are deeply connected. Every time a child organizes their thoughts, plans what they want to say, follows multi-step directions, or solves a problem through communication, they’re strengthening their brain’s ability to focus, plan, and adapt.

👉 For children with language delays, ADHD, autism, or other developmental differences, these areas can be especially challenging. That’s why integrating language work with executive functioning strategies can make such a big difference.

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we work on:
🗣 Language organization: Helping kids structure their ideas builds sequencing and planning skills.
📚 Storytelling: Retelling and creating stories supports working memory and flexible thinking.
🧩 Multi-step directions: Strengthens focus, attention, and inhibitory control.
🧠 Problem-solving exercises: Builds reasoning, adaptability, and self-monitoring.
🤝 Social communication: Encourages emotional regulation and perspective-taking.

💡 Parents can support this at home too:
• Build consistent routines and structure
• Break big tasks into smaller, step-by-step chunks
• Encourage kids to “talk through” their plan out loud
• Use play and strategy games to make it fun

When children strengthen their executive functioning through language, they’re not just learning to communicate better—they’re building the foundation for school success, self-confidence, and independence 🌱

📩 Book a consultation today: email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com

📍 Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans.

🌷 Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life

10/21/2025

📚 Did you know that strong language skills are the foundation of literacy?

Long before a child starts reading, they’re building the listening, vocabulary, and storytelling abilities that make reading possible. That’s why speech therapy isn’t just about sounds—it plays a powerful role in helping kids become confident, capable readers ✨.

When we work on language, we’re also building skills like:
🔸 Phonological awareness — understanding and playing with sounds in words
🔸 Vocabulary — knowing the meaning of words they’ll later encounter in books
🔸 Narrative skills — telling stories, sequencing events, and understanding structure
🔸 Comprehension — listening, understanding, and making meaning

SLPs use evidence-based strategies to strengthen these skills through fun, interactive sessions that bridge spoken and written language. Activities might include sound games, rhyming, story retell, sequencing, or vocabulary building.

For kids with speech or language delays, this early support can be life-changing. Research shows it improves reading success and boosts confidence in the classroom 📖 (Catts et al., 2002; Snowling & Hulme, 2012).

💡 Parents can help, too:
• Read together daily—even 10 minutes goes a long way
• Ask open-ended questions about the story
• Play rhyming and sound games
• Expand on what your child says to model new language

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we help children strengthen the language–reading connection so they can thrive academically & confidently 🌱.

📩 Book a consultation today: email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com

📍 Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans.

🌷 Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio for more info or visit https://www.tulipstherapy.com/blog to read the full article!

10/01/2025

🎲 Did you know that play is one of the most powerful ways to build your child’s speech and language skills?

Through play, kids naturally learn to:
🗣 Expand their vocabulary
🤝 Take turns and practice social skills
🧩 Solve problems and follow directions
🎶 Explore rhythm, listening, and sounds

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we use play-based learning to make therapy fun and effective 🌟. Whether it’s pretend play, games, or interactive toys, every playful moment is also a learning opportunity.

💡 Parents can bring play home, too! Try joining your child’s pretend play, adding new words into the story, or turning daily routines into playful activities.

Because when kids play, they’re not just having fun—they’re building the foundation for lifelong communication 💬.

📩 Book a consultation today: email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com

📍 Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans.

🌷 Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio for more info or visit https://www.tulipstherapy.com/blog to read the full article!

09/29/2025

💡 Did you know? Communication is more than just spoken words 🗣️

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) gives children and adults the tools to express themselves confidently—whether that’s through pictures, devices, or apps 🌟.

AAC can help individuals who have challenges with speech due to autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, stroke recovery, or other conditions. Far from holding back speech, AAC actually supportslanguage development and reduces frustration 💬.

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we use AAC to:
✅ Give every child a way to share their voice
✅ Build confidence in school, friendships, and daily life
✅ Support independence at home and in the community

✨ Every voice matters—and AAC ensures every voice is heard.

Book a consultation today 📧 email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com.

📍Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans. Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio or visit https://www.tulipstherapy.com/blog to read the full article!

09/25/2025

✨ Did you know? Speech therapy doesn’t just improve communication—it also builds the social skills kids need to form friendships and grow in confidence 🌱.

Children with speech or language delays may struggle to:
👧 Join group play
👦 Make new friends
😔 Feel confident speaking up in class

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we help children strengthen both speech and social skills so they can thrive in every environment 💬. Through role-playing, group practice, and confidence-building activities, kids learn how to:
✅ Take turns in conversation
✅ Read social cues
✅ Greet friends and join activities
✅ Speak with confidence

💡 When kids gain the tools to connect, their confidence blossoms—and so does their ability to succeed in school, friendships, and beyond.

🌟 Ready to support your child’s communication journey? Book a consultation today: email us at hello@tulipstherapy.com.

📍Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans. Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio or visit https://www.tulipstherapy.com/blog to read the full article!

09/19/2025

✨ Did you know? Around 70 million people worldwide stutter, including both children and adults 🌍 (Stuttering Foundation, 2023). Stuttering is not a sign of low intelligence or nervousness—it’s a speech-motor condition that can affect anyone, at any age.

For some, stuttering begins in childhood as speech and language skills are developing. For others, it continues into adulthood or may appear after a neurological event such as a stroke or brain injury. While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, factors like genetics, motor control differences, and brain processing play a role (ASHA, 2022).

💡 Here’s the good news: Speech therapy works.
Working with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides personalized strategies to improve fluency, reduce tension, and build confidence. Therapy isn’t just about “fixing speech”—it’s about empowering people to communicate freely, without fear or shame.

Here are 3 evidence-based tips that can support someone who stutters:

1️⃣ Give Time – Don’t interrupt or finish sentences. Pausing gives space for expression.
2️⃣ Maintain Eye Contact – Show you’re listening with patience and respect.
3️⃣ Encourage, Don’t Correct – Focus on the message, not the stutter. Support builds confidence.

🌱 At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we provide private, individualized treatment for children, teens, and adults—because communication can blossom at any stage of life. Whether in-person in the Bay Area or online, we’re here to help voices be heard with confidence.

📩 Ready to take the next step? Contact us today at hello@tulipstherapy.com to schedule your consultation.

📍Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans. Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

Together, let’s plant confidence and grow communication. 💬✨

09/12/2025

🌍✨ Did you know that bilingual children are not only learning two languages — they’re also developing stronger cognitive skills, better memory, and greater cultural awareness than their monolingual peers?

It’s a common myth that learning two languages causes confusion or delay. But research tells a very different story. Bilingualism is a superpower, not a setback.

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we understand that raising a child in a multilingual home can bring up questions and concerns. You might wonder:
• “Is it normal if my child mixes languages?”
• “Should they be speaking more by now?”
• “Am I doing the right thing by speaking to them in my home language?”

💬 Here’s the truth: Language mixing is normal. Milestones may look different. And YES — you are doing something amazing by nurturing both languages. Your child’s brain is working double-time in the best way possible!

🎯 Our therapists are here to guide you through your child’s unique language journey. We offer culturally responsive, individualized therapy that embraces and celebrates multilingual families.

📖 Whether your child speaks Spanish & English, or any other combination — we help build strong language foundations in both. Therapy isn’t about erasing a culture or accent. It’s about empowering your child to communicate confidently and proudly in every language they speak.

Let’s support bilingualism, not fear it.
Let’s uplift your child’s voice — in every language.
Let’s thrive together. 💕

📲 Book a bilingual consultation today at tuLIPS.

📍Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans. Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

09/11/2025

🌍✨ Did you know that bilingual children are not only learning two languages — they’re also developing stronger cognitive skills, better memory, and greater cultural awareness than their monolingual peers?

It’s a common myth that learning two languages causes confusion or delay. But research tells a very different story. Bilingualism is a superpower, not a setback.

At tuLIPS Speech Therapy, we understand that raising a child in a multilingual home can bring up questions and concerns. You might wonder:
• “Is it normal if my child mixes languages?”
• “Should they be speaking more by now?”
• “Am I doing the right thing by speaking to them in my home language?”

💬 Here’s the truth: Language mixing is normal. Milestones may look different. And YES — you are doing something amazing by nurturing both languages. Your child’s brain is working double-time in the best way possible!

🎯 Our therapists are here to guide you through your child’s unique language journey. We offer culturally responsive, individualized therapy that embraces and celebrates multilingual families.

📖 Whether your child speaks Spanish & English, or any other combination — we help build strong language foundations in both. Therapy isn’t about erasing a culture or accent. It’s about empowering your child to communicate confidently and proudly in every language they speak.

Let’s support bilingualism, not fear it.
Let’s uplift your child’s voice — in every language.
Let’s thrive together. 💕

📲 Book a bilingual consultation today at tuLIPS.

📍Serving San Francisco and surrounding Piedmont/Oakland areas. We also offer virtual sessions worldwide and work with a variety of insurance plans. Our goal is to make speech therapy accessible and impactful for every stage of life.

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