Speak Speech Therapy

03/05/2026

🚨 Therapist Aldi Alert! 🚨

Y’all… Aldi understood the assignment this week! 🙌

My top finds for the week of March 4:
✨ Trunk organizers (mobile therapist lifesaver!)
✨ Sensory boxes with scented dough + fidgets
✨ Mini magnetic build tiles for only $6.99
✨ Reusable activity mats that double as restaurant entertainment

These are perfect for speech therapy sessions, car rides, waiting at restaurants, or keeping little hands busy while targeting language goals like directions, sequencing, and describing.

🏃‍♀️ If you want these goodies, don’t wait… Aldi finds disappear FAST.

Aldi for the win this week! 🛒

03/05/2026

One of the most common recommendations after an autism diagnosis is 40 hours of ABA therapy per week. For many families—especially those new to Texas—that can feel like a lot. After all, that’s the equivalent of a full-time work week for adults.

Before enrolling your child in a center, take a moment to ask an important question: Is my child demonstrating true behavioral challenges, or are they frustrated because they can’t yet communicate their wants and needs?

In my experience, when we give children functional ways to communicate—whether through speech, AAC, sign, or gestures—we often see a big decrease in behaviors. Many kids aren’t “aggressive”… they’re frustrated communicators.

Communication can be life-changing. 💬✨

03/03/2026

Houston SLP friends, I have a question for you! 👀

I recently learned that a local school district doesn’t allow students to take their AAC devices home over the summer… and it really got me thinking.

Isn’t an AAC device a child’s voice? 💬✨
Communication doesn’t clock out in May and clock back in August.

I’m genuinely curious — if you work in the public schools here in Houston, does your district allow students to take their devices home during breaks?

Because to me, communication matters at school, at home, at the grocery store, at church, at grandma’s house… everywhere. 🫶

Let’s keep this convo positive and collaborative — we all want what’s best for our kiddos. Drop your district policies (if you’re comfortable sharing) and let’s learn from each other! 💙

03/01/2026

Y’all… we are celebrating BIG this week! 🎉

We just got AAC in the hands of TWO more patients, which brings us to 7 families served toward our 2026 goal of 50 — and we’re just getting started! 🙌

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) is a powerful tool for non-speaking, minimally verbal, and limited verbal communicators. And let me say this loud and clear: AAC does not limit speech — it supports communication.

There are SO many ways AAC can help children (and adults!) expand functional communication — from requesting and commenting to building language, independence, and confidence.

👩‍👧 Parents — if you’ve been wondering whether AAC could help your child…
👩‍⚕️ Clinicians — if you’re curious about affordable, practical ways to get a device into a child’s hands…

Please don’t hesitate to reach out. There ARE cost-effective options, and I’m always happy to share resources and guidance.

Let’s give kids a voice in whatever way works best for them. 💬✨

Shoot me a DM if you’d like more info — and have a wonderful weekend!

02/27/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, friends!! 🎉

We are SO excited to announce that Speak Speech Therapy is now officially IN-NETWORK with Ambetter Insurance through Ambetter Health! 🙌

That means more families can access high-quality speech therapy services at our clinic AND at our partner ABA centers 💬✨

If you’re a parent searching for a speech provider who accepts Ambetter — we’ve got you covered!

📍 In-clinic services
🤝 ABA center partnerships
💙 Compassionate, evidence-based care

Ready to get started?
📞 Call us at 832-356-5152 for more information!

02/27/2026

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02/27/2026

Wowwww 👏 Aldi understood the assignment this week!!

As a speech therapist, I about lost it walking down the aisle 🤩 Sensory goldmine!!

✨ Collapsible balance beam
✨ Gymnastics mat
✨ Balance stepping stones
✨ Foam pit
✨ Bluetooth speakers (hello movement + music regulation!)
✨ Silicone food molds for tactile play & picky eater exposure

So many AMAZING, budget-friendly tools to help your child regulate, move their body, explore textures, and stay engaged 💛

You do NOT have to spend a fortune to support sensory needs. Sometimes it’s just a quick trip to 🛒 Aldi!

If you haven’t gone yet… this is your sign 🚗💨

02/26/2026

Early reading does NOT automatically rule out autism.

One early sign many families don’t realize is hyperlexia — when a child teaches themselves to read very young… but struggles to understand what they’re reading.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard,
“But she’s reading already! Autism can’t be it.”

Autistic learners can be incredibly bright. Advanced decoding skills, strong memory, and early academics are common strengths. The key question isn’t Can they read? — it’s Do they comprehend? Can they answer questions? Can they use language flexibly and socially?

When there’s a disconnect between:
• what they can read
• what they can say
• and what they truly understand

…it’s worth taking a closer look.

Hyperlexia can be associated with neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. Early reading isn’t a guarantee of anything — but it is information.

If you’re noticing advanced reading with limited comprehension or social communication differences, trust your gut and explore further.

Bright and neurodivergent can absolutely coexist! Bright & neurodivergent as much more common than people realize. Autism is a difference in learning, not deficiency in tge ability to learn.

02/25/2026

As a pediatric SLP in Texas, I recently learned that not all states approach autism services the same way.

I spoke with a family who moved here from Arkansas, and they were surprised by how strongly Texas tends to recommend ABA services following an autism diagnosis.

In their previous state, ABA wasn’t emphasized unless there were significant behavioral concerns. But once they moved here, ABA was presented as the primary recommendation — even without aggressive behaviors present.

It really got me thinking…

For parents and providers outside of Texas:
When a child receives an autism diagnosis in your state, what is considered the “gold standard” recommendation?

Is it:
• ABA?
• Speech therapy?
• OT?
• A combination?
• Parent coaching models?
• Developmental approaches?

I’m genuinely curious how this varies across the country. Drop your state and what’s typically recommended in the comments or send me a DM. Let’s learn from each other 🤍

02/25/2026

Happy Birthday, Ben! 🎉

Our furniture-building, window-fogging, laminating extraordinaire — and the guy we call for literally anything that needs to be hung, moved, assembled, or rescued! 💪✨

You’re always up for a challenge and bring such a steady, can-do energy to our clinic. We truly appreciate your skills, your heart, and the way you jump in without hesitation.

We hope this year is packed with big goals, big laughs, and big celebrations. Have the BEST birthday yet, Ben! 🎂🎈

01/28/2026

✨ We’re Hiring! Join the Speak Speech Therapy Team
Speak Speech Therapy is growing, and we are looking for the right fit to join our therapist-owned and operated practice. We are currently hiring for the following role:
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

We are a neurodiversity-affirming clinic that believes clinicians deserve to be supported, respected, and seen as whole humans—not numbers. If you value high-quality care, collaboration, and work-life balance, we would love to connect.

💼 Positions & Salary Ranges (Annual)
• SLPA: $75,000 – $92,500
• CF-SLP: $80,000 – $89,500
• SLP (CCC-SLP): $90,000 – $110,000

🕒 Work Schedule
• Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

All teammates work hybrid schedules and are in the SST Clinic daily. Scheduling is fully handled for you.

💙 Benefits & Support
• Two (2) full paid sick days
• Two (2) paid weeks off, accruing after successful completion of your first 90 days
• $250 monthly healthcare stipend (health insurance to be offered company-wide beginning June 2026)
• After 90 days:
• Two (2) pairs of branded FIGS scrubs
• Your own company-issued iPad equipped with communication-specific apps and AAC software
• Digital documentation via our EHR system (Kantime)
• Face-to-face, real-time supervision for SLPAs
• A cancellation policy designed to support clinician stability and income consistency, policy 100% enforced

🏥 Clinical Setting
• Services provided in selected ABA centers only, with behavioral support present in every session
• Teammates typically provide services at an ABA center in the morning and finish afternoons at our Tomball clinic:
• 25420 Kuykendahl Rd., Suite F-300 & Suite C-400

🌱 Our Values
• Therapist-owned and operated
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Commitment to high-quality, ethical care
• Neurodiversity-affirming practice

If you’re looking to join a team where collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence truly matter, Speak Speech Therapy might be the place for you.

Please scan the QR code to apply

11/01/2025