Swanson Speech Therapy

Swanson Speech Therapy Swanson Speech Therapy is a pediatric speech and language therapy practice based in Seattle, Washing

01/20/2026

Irregular verbs… but make it a scavenger hunt! Molly set up this adorable wall activity to get kids moving, searching, laughing, and practicing those tricky verb forms without even realizing how much language work they’re doing.

So long, Pookie! Here, Chris says goodbye to Pookie the Panda, one of our popular weighted stuffies, as it heads out to ...
12/18/2025

So long, Pookie! Here, Chris says goodbye to Pookie the Panda, one of our popular weighted stuffies, as it heads out to live in the clinic. Sometimes kids need a little extra “grounding” to stay focused or comfortable. A weighted stuffed animal feels cozy, calming, and safe, and it blends right into play. 👋 🐼

Shared book reading (a fancy term for reading a story together and talking about the pictures, ideas, and sounds) is a v...
12/12/2025

Shared book reading (a fancy term for reading a story together and talking about the pictures, ideas, and sounds) is a valuable speech therapy tool. With The Lost Christmas, we targeted working memory, sustained attention, describing, and lots of /s/ and /l/ practice. A huge thank you to the Seattle American German School for welcoming us into their space and partnering with us to support these amazing learners. We love working with local schools!

Understandably, more and more parents have questions surrounding screen time with their little ones. We've put together ...
12/11/2025

Understandably, more and more parents have questions surrounding screen time with their little ones. We've put together a handout with information and tips about language development, screens and making content choices. You can access it, and all our parent resources, at swansonspeechtherapy.com/parent-resources.📱📺 💻

Here's a peek at our Thanksgiving reading list! We know that kiddos will love books like How to Catch a Turkey and The L...
11/24/2025

Here's a peek at our Thanksgiving reading list! We know that kiddos will love books like How to Catch a Turkey and The Leaf Thief. Do you have any favorite Thanksgiving or fall-themed children's books? 🍁 🦃

From shaking rattles to pretending a block is a phone, object play is how kids make sense of the world. Every stage buil...
11/22/2025

From shaking rattles to pretending a block is a phone, object play is how kids make sense of the world. Every stage builds new coordination, curiosity, and creativity. Swipe through to see how play with objects changes as your child grows, and get in touch if you have any questions about your child's play! 🤗

This “L story” was a perfect fit for one of our early readers who loves to draw! We circled all the L words, read the st...
11/20/2025

This “L story” was a perfect fit for one of our early readers who loves to draw! We circled all the L words, read the story together, and then she illustrated and retold it in her own words. Such a fun way to work on literacy, speech sound production, and executive function skills all at once! 📚

You don’t need Pinterest-perfect play setups to help your child learn. A few toys, your attention, and a little imaginat...
11/18/2025

You don’t need Pinterest-perfect play setups to help your child learn. A few toys, your attention, and a little imagination go a long way. These are our tips for supporting your child through play at home. 🏡

11/14/2025

🫧 Bubble play is perfect for supporting early expressive skills! Use words, actions, and signs to help your child connect movement, imitation, and communication. 🫧

Each stage of play has its purpose! From solitary to collaborative, children develop focus, creativity, and social aware...
11/12/2025

Each stage of play has its purpose! From solitary to collaborative, children develop focus, creativity, and social awareness through every kind of play as they get older. Swipe through to explore each stage of social play, and make sure to reach out to the Swanson Speech Therapy team with any questions you have about your child's play. 🧸

When we talk about "getting on someone's level" we mean it literally! Getting on a child’s level is hugely important for...
11/10/2025

When we talk about "getting on someone's level" we mean it literally! Getting on a child’s level is hugely important for speech and language development, and this small change in their environment can make a big impact.

🎃👻 A friendly reminder from your local SLPs: not every “trick-or-treat” looks the same. Celebrate connection, not perfec...
10/31/2025

🎃👻 A friendly reminder from your local SLPs: not every “trick-or-treat” looks the same. Celebrate connection, not perfection, and remember to make room for every child to join in the fun! 🍬🦇

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Seattle, WA
98117

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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