Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

This time of year always reminds us how thankful we are for the amazing families who make up our Peake community.

From Deirdre and me — and our whole Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting team — thank you for trusting us to be a part of your child’s journey. Every goal met, every word spoken, every smile shared matters.

Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by good food, good company, and plenty of reasons to be grateful.

Michael 💙

11/14/2025

Peake is thrilled to share that our new Occupational Therapy (OT) room is now complete with a brand-new compression sensory swing!

This new addition will allow for even more engaging, movement-based experiences that support sensory regulation, focus, and confidence for the children we serve.

At Peake, we believe therapy should be both functional and fun—and this swing helps us do exactly that. It’s one more way we’re helping our clients reach new heights (literally and figuratively!)

📍Swing by and check it out. (We couldn’t resist that one! 😊)

➡️ Visit peakespeech.com to learn more or schedule a consultation.

11/04/2025

Our new office has been wonderful — but we’re especially thrilled about how our Adolescent & Adult Treatment Room turned out.

While many may not see the significance, this new space truly changes the way we connect with and support our older clients.

🪑 Comfortable, age-appropriate seating
🧠 Space to move, collaborate, and spread out for more complex work
💬 A functional, welcoming environment designed for focus and confidence

At Peake, we’re committed to supporting individuals of all ages. Creating the right environment is just one way we help make meaningful progress possible.

We invite you to take a little “Peake” at our new room during your next visit! 👀💙

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting! Hold onto your hats (and pumpkins) tonight — it’s a windy one out there! 🍂

Wishing you a safe, fun-filled evening full of laughter, creativity, and maybe a few silly speech sounds along the way!

👻 Stay cozy and keep communicating!

10/30/2025

Just in time for Halloween! 🎃

This season we’ve been having a lot of fun with Room on the Broom in some of our sessions. It’s a favorite of mine because it’s playful, a little silly, and packed with opportunities for language growth without kids even realizing they’re “working.”

We use the story to practice sequencing (“what happened first… next… last”), describing characters, and talking about friendship and helping others. The repetition in the book makes it easier for kids to join in and feel successful—especially those who benefit from hearing language patterns again and again.

The props are a big part of it too! When kids get to act out the story with the witch, the dragon, the hat, the bow, and the broom, they’re more engaged, more verbal, and more confident in telling the story themselves. And a “magic potion” cauldron? Always a win.

It’s amazing how much growth can happen when learning feels like play.

And sometimes, that’s the best kind.💙

10/28/2025

“When a child gets a dyslexia diagnosis, the feelings can be just as big as the words on the page.”

That’s one of the reasons I recommend the graphic novel Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia. It follows a middle schooler who has just learned she has dyslexia and is trying to understand what that means—while also juggling friendships and the normal ups and downs of growing up. The story does a beautiful job showing that dyslexia isn’t a lack of ability—it’s a different way of learning. And sometimes, having that truth reflected in a character can make all the difference for a child’s confidence.

As a speech therapist, I see how powerful it can be when kids realize they’re not alone in their struggles. This graphic novel is engaging, opens the door for meaningful conversation, reassurance, and reinforces the reminder that every child has strengths worth celebrating.

If your child is navigating dyslexia—or even just big feelings—this is a thoughtful, relatable read to share together.

Mr. Michael💙

10/25/2025

🎃 Trunk or Treat fun at the Severna Park Community Center! 🍬
We had such a blast connecting with families, handing out treats, and being part of such a wonderful community event. 💙

This year, Peake brought Andy’s Room to life — complete with Woody, Buzz, and all of Andy’s favorite toys! 🧸🚀

A huge thank you to all of our amazing clients who stopped by to say hi — seeing your smiles and costumes made our night!

10/24/2025

🏆 We did it — together! 🏆

Last night at the Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala, we were deeply honored to be named Grand Champion of the Year.

Because of your generosity, encouragement, and belief in inclusion, we raised $12,478 to support meaningful friendships, community connection, and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 💙

This recognition isn’t just an award —
it’s a reflection of what happens when a community shows up for one another.

From everyone here at Peake Speech Therapy & Consulting — thank you for walking beside us in this mission.

Your support changes lives. It matters.
And we are so grateful.

10/23/2025

Ever notice how not asking for help can hold us back from the good things waiting right in front of us? 💭

We’ve all been there — feeling like we should handle things on our own, or worrying what others might think. But the truth is, going it alone rarely helps us move forward.

At Peake, we know that asking for help isn’t a weakness — it’s strength. It’s courage. It’s the first step toward real growth. 🌱

Once we get past those invisible (and sometimes self-imposed) barriers, amazing things start to happen. We flourish.

So whether it’s for you or someone you care about, remember: asking for help is always the first step.

— Mr. Michael💙

10/22/2025

💙Thank You for an Amazing Day! 💙

What a fantastic turnout for our Peake Speech Mini-Golf Tournament & “Out Drive Matt” Challenge last Sunday! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

Your energy, smiles, and generosity made the event such a success — and your support means the world to Matt and I as we head into the home stretch of our Best Buddies Champion of the Year campaign.

We truly appreciate everyone who came out, played, donated, or cheered us on — we couldn’t do it without you!

Now, let’s keep the momentum going and bring home the win! 🏆💪