http://www.thespeechpathbuffalo.com/

The Speech Path Buffalo, 5 Limestone Drive, Suite B, Williamsville, NY (2025)

11/13/2025

The fastest way we help our clients go from "my child is so frustrated they've stopped trying to talk" to "they're confidently communicating and we finally understand each other" is through:

A comprehensive communication assessment to stop guessing what's blocking progress and start with real clarity about their unique needs

Parent-led daily integration strategies that turn everyday moments into powerful speech practice without adding stress to your routine

Parent involvement to troubleshoot challenges, celebrate wins, and adjust strategies as your child grows

That's exactly what we do at The Speech Path.

11/12/2025

Is your little one ready to communicate before using words?
🌟 Our Early Communication Signs & Gestures Guide is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to support their child's early communication! Help them communicate with simple gestures and signs. Link in Bio

Comment "GESTURES" for the link!

11/10/2025

MYTH MONDAY: "Tongue ties always cause speech problems" 🚫

This myth has led to unnecessary procedures and missed opportunities for effective therapy!

✔️THE TRUTH: Most tongue ties do NOT cause speech problems, and releasing them doesn't automatically improve speech!

THE FACTS ABOUT TONGUE TIES:
• Many people have tongue ties and speak perfectly clearly
• The severity of the tie doesn't always correlate with speech difficulties
• Most speech sounds can be produced even with a tongue tie
• Speech problems are usually related to motor planning, not tongue mobility

WHEN TONGUE TIES MIGHT AFFECT SPEECH:
• Severe ties that significantly limit tongue movement
• Difficulty with specific sounds that require tongue tip elevation (like "l," "r," "th")
• Problems that persist despite speech therapy
• Functional limitations in eating or oral hygiene

WHAT DOESN'T WORK:
• Assuming that releasing a tongue tie will automatically fix speech problems
• Skipping speech therapy because "it's just the tongue tie"
• Focusing only on the physical structure instead of motor planning

WHAT DOES WORK:
• Speech therapy to improve motor planning and coordination
• Functional assessment of how the tongue tie actually affects speech
• Collaboration between SLPs and medical professionals
• Addressing speech patterns through targeted practice

MY APPROACH: I look at how the tongue tie functionally impacts speech production, not just whether one exists.

REMEMBER: Structure doesn't always determine function!

Has your child been evaluated for a tongue tie? What was your experience? 👇

Comment "SPEECH TIPS" for more!

11/07/2025

Let’s talk about the heartbreaking Early Intervention crisis in NY. 💔

I get ENDLESS calls from parents whose children SHOULD qualify for services, but they miss the severity criteria or there’s no provider available. Why?

• EI rates have DECREASED over 20 years
• Therapists often typically receive only HALF of the agency rate
• $0 for documentation, cancellations, or travel time
• New electronic system leaving providers unpaid for MONTHS
• Children with mild/moderate delays don’t qualify despite needing help

Where does this leave families? With no support during the MOST CRITICAL developmental period.

As an SLP with 13+ years experience, I can tell you: waiting is never the answer. Those early years are when your child’s brain is most receptive to intervention.

Your child can’t wait for a broken system to get fixed.

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11/06/2025

The 3 biggest mistakes I see with speech and language delays:

-Waiting for them to "grow out of it" that wastes precious early intervention time

-Only practicing during formal "speech time" that gives only temporary progress

-Focusing on perfect pronunciation instead of communication that leaves kids feeling frustrated and parents feeling hopeless

What works better: integrating speech strategies into daily routines, celebrating every communication attempt (even gestures and sounds), and building confidence before perfection.

When you focus on connection over correction, language explodes naturally.

Save this before you repeat the same cycle again. 📌

11/04/2025

Spots are filling up fast! ⏰💙

If your child is showing signs of delayed speech or language development, or you’re simply looking for extra support while on a waitlist, we’re here for you!

We currently have a few openings left for private speech & language therapy at The Speech Path SLP, PLLC.

Ages 1–11. Play-based. Connection-led. Progress-focused.

✨ Free 15-minute consult calls available!
📍 Williamsville, NY
📞 716-650-0636
💻 www.thespeechpathbuffalo.com

Message us or call today to save your spot, before they’re gone!

11/03/2025

MYTH MONDAY: "Children with speech delays are less intelligent" 🚫

This harmful myth causes so much unnecessary pain for families and children!

✔️THE TRUTH: Speech delays have absolutely nothing to do with intelligence! Many brilliant children struggle with speech production while having advanced thinking skills.

INTELLIGENCE vs. SPEECH PRODUCTION:
• Intelligence is about thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving
• Speech is about the physical coordination of muscles to produce sounds
• These are completely separate skills that develop independently
• A child can be incredibly smart but have difficulty with the motor planning needed for speech

WHAT I SEE IN PRACTICE:
• Children who can solve complex puzzles but struggle to say "puzzle"
• Kids who understand advanced concepts but can't express their thoughts verbally
• Brilliant little minds trapped by speech production challenges
• Children who communicate complex ideas through gestures, drawings, or AAC

THE REAL RELATIONSHIP:
• Many children with speech delays are highly intelligent
• Some are visual learners, kinesthetic learners, or have other learning strengths
• Their intelligence often shines through once they find their communication method
• Speech delays can actually indicate a child who thinks faster than they can speak

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PARENTS:
• Never underestimate your child's understanding or intelligence
• Provide rich language input even if they can't respond verbally yet
• Look for their intelligence in non-verbal ways
• Advocate for their cognitive abilities to be recognized

REMEMBER: Your child's worth and intelligence aren't measured by their speech clarity!

Have you ever felt like others underestimated your child because of their speech? 💙

Comment "SPEECH TIPS" for more!

10/31/2025

Most parents don’t realize that school speech therapy and private speech therapy are not the same thing. They also don't realize you can have access to BOTH!

School speech therapy helps your child participate in the classroom with things like following directions, engaging in lessons, connecting with peers.

Private speech therapy helps your child communicate in real life... at home, during play, with family, during routines, and in the moments that matter to your daily life.

If you’ve ever felt like:
• your child is capable of more
• progress feels slow
• skills aren’t showing up at home
• you want more guidance on how to help

Then this post is for you!
Read the breakdown:
https://www.magrospeechtherapy.com/blog/school-vs-private-speech-therapy

10/31/2025

👉 “Sure, Jason might sneak up on you in the movies… but in real life, the scariest thing for parents is feeling stuck...waiting for services, fighting through paperwork, or not knowing where to turn.

At The Speech Path, we take the fear out of speech therapy and help you move forward with confidence. 💬💙

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2025

That moment you realize your "we'll work on speech and language at home" turned into six months of hoping it would magically improve while your child got more frustrated and you got more worried.

We laugh about it, but waiting usually shows up as increased tantrums, your child shutting down during communication attempts, and that gut-wrenching feeling if they stop trying to talk altogether.

The good news? Every voice has a breakthrough waiting. And the sooner you start with real strategies, the faster you'll see your child light up when they're finally understood.

Share this if you've ever had that "why did I wait so long" moment. 👇

10/27/2025

MYTH MONDAY: "Flashcards are the best way to build vocabulary" 🚫

This drill-and-kill approach is one of the least effective ways to teach language!

✔️THE TRUTH: Children learn vocabulary best through meaningful, contextual experiences, not isolated flashcard drilling!

WHY FLASHCARDS FALL SHORT:
• They teach words in isolation, not in meaningful contexts
• Children may memorize labels without understanding concepts
• There's no emotional connection or personal relevance
• They don't teach how to USE words in real communication

WHAT WORKS BETTER:
• Learning "hot" while touching warm bath water
• Learning "more" when they actually want more crackers
• Learning "up" while being lifted or climbing stairs
• Learning animal names while visiting a farm or zoo

THE SCIENCE: Children's brains are wired to learn through experience, emotion, and connection, not rote memorization.

REAL-WORLD VOCABULARY BUILDING:
• Cooking together: "Pour, mix, hot, cold, sweet, salty"
• Nature walks: "Rough bark, smooth rocks, chirping birds"
• Daily routines: "Wet, dry, clean, dirty, soft, scratchy"
• Play: "Fast car, tall tower, heavy box, tiny button"

MY APPROACH: I use real objects, real experiences, and real emotions to teach vocabulary that children will actually remember and use!

REMEMBER: Context is everything in language learning!

What's your child's favorite way to learn new words? 👇

Comment "SPEECH TIPS" for more!

10/23/2025

Remember when your child's communication attempts filled you with excitement instead of worry?

When you heard their babbling and thought "They're going to be such a chatterbox!" instead of counting how many words they should have by now?

When you could enjoy story time without analyzing whether they were pointing enough, or play peek-a-boo without wondering if their eye contact was "typical"?

That joyful, confident parent isn't gone. They're waiting for the right support and strategies to help you feel that excitement about your child's communication again.

When we work together, we focus on celebrating what your child CAN do, building on their natural interests, and creating pressure-free moments where communication feels like play, so you can rediscover the joy in your child's unique journey.

I've watched parents go from anxious and overwhelmed to confident and excited about their child's progress. Not because their child became "perfect," but because they learned to see their child's brilliance in new ways.

The most important part? Getting back to enjoying your child's communication attempts instead of fearing them.

Your child is still the same amazing little person they always were. Sometimes we just need help remembering how to see their potential instead of focusing on what's missing.

Comment "SPEECH TIPS" if you're ready to reconnect with that joyful, confident version of yourself as your child's biggest cheerleader. 💙

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