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Playing Our Part Speech Therapy

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Playing Our Part Speech Therapy

Playing Our Part Speech Therapy is a play-based, pediatric private practice

04/02/2026

R sound is HARD!

Not only is it difficult to see how it is formed, but there are several variations of the R sound since it is influenced by vowels and the position in the word.

❓Some FAQs about the R sound:

1. When should we start thinking about improving the R sound?
- 5 years old

2. My child is older than 5 years old. Is it too late to work on this sound?
- Absolutely not. We will want to consider your child's motivation to improve their R sound to determine if progress looks attainable

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Need support with this sound?
Call us at (909)767-6467
or complete an online inquiry form at www.popspeechtherapy.co

03/31/2026

Everyone loves a good joke - yes, even AAC users!

When programming devices, remember to include joke setups, punchlines, and responses. But also opinions like "That wasn't funny", "I don't like jokes like that", and "That's my favorite joke". Even programming "I don't get it", "Can you explain it to me?", and "Tell me another joke"

We love being silly. We love laughter. Let's encourage more smiles! ☺️

03/30/2026

Using play to target language goals 💜

In this session, we worked on prepositions through a simple, child-led train activity (with some very important “gems” involved) 🚂💎💎💎👀

I’m always happy to connect with California-licensed SLPs who enjoy this style of therapy and may be interested in a small part-time role in our Yucaipa clinic.

📧 Resumes can be emailed to:
jennifer@popspeechtherapy.com

Child’s parent provided consent for this video to be shared on social media.

03/27/2026

Just a few years of hard work 🤪
It all started with thinking: why don't we see these in public spaces?

BACKSTORY
This has been a vision of mine for YEARS. When I was a school SLP, I noticed the need for communication access on the playgrounds for our students who were multi-modal communicators. Not just so they can communicate with their own classmates & teachers, but so they can communicate with the general education classes that used the playground at the same time. After figuring out how to personalize vocabulary for our playground structures, how it would be displayed, & printshop seeing my vision, we were ready to have an inclusive playground 🤩 I began making these for as many school sites in the district before I left in 2022

The impact was strong & I specifically remember some interactions:
💜 a child who didn't communicate via verbal speech initiated a game of tag with a peer by selecting "fast" & sprinting while smiling & looking at his peer. They played tag several times that year by selecting "fast"
💜 a girl from the general education classroom pointed to the slide icon & led a student from the special day classroom to the slide. They went down the slide twice with big smiles on their faces before then going their separate ways (that's the first time the staff saw them interact)
💜 a child who didn't use verbal speech selected "hurt" and pointed to another child. The staff understood immediately
💜 Adults began seeing the value of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

PRESENT DAY
After coming up with a plan for a professionally designed board & funding solutions, our community has public access to a playground communication board. Our children now have access to a playground that supports multimodal communication.

Checkout Yucaipa's VERY FIRST playground communication board at
📍Yucaipa Community Park

Want to learn more about this playground communication board & Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? Follow us at as we share more about these boards!

Shoutout to Unite With Autism SmartySymbols & Yucaipa Parks&Rec for helping make this possible!

03/26/2026

🌟 Looking for a practical resource to support AAC users? 🌟

Our AAC Core Word Guide is perfect for parents, teachers, SLPs, and other professionals working with AAC learners! This guide provides simple strategies for using core words to enhance communication skills in everyday settings. 🗣️✨

🔑 What’s Inside:

Easy tips for incorporating core words into daily routines
Strategies to promote language development
Designed for home, school, and therapy sessions
Whether you're new to AAC or looking to expand your strategies, this guide is a must-have resource for helping kids grow their communication skills! 💬

📚 Available now on Teachers Pay Teachers! [Link in bio]

03/24/2026

🗣️ This speech sound pattern is consistent with the phonological process called 'Syllable Reduction'.

💥 Syllable Reduction occurs when one or more syllables in a word is deleted. This makes "banana" sound like "nana" and "potato" sound like "tato".

💫 This is best treated by a speech-language pathologist who will implement phonological strategies to help eliminate this pattern.

🧠 Untreated phonological patterns can have an impact on a child's ability to be understood, frustration levels, reading skills, and socialization.

👩🏻‍🏫 Contact a speech-language pathologist today. If you are in the Yucaipa/Calimesa area visit our website at www.popspeechtherapy.com to learn more about our services and fees

💜 For more information on phonology and speech sound disorders follow us

03/21/2026

Thank you for all those who came out to paint at !

Today's event raised money to install AAC communication boards in our parks! This is a huge step towards inclusive environments for those with disabilities. Our first communication board will be installed soon at Yuvaipa Community Park! More communication boards to come 🤗

Stay tuned for future fundraisers 😊

Interested in hosting a fundraiser to help us raise money? Email jennifer@popspeechtherapy.com

03/20/2026

We love making baskets for great causes! What a fun night Yucaipa Valley Kiwanis put on 🤩

03/19/2026

Yucaipa Speech and Language Therapy

📍 Located at 12189 7th Street STE 3, Yucaipa, CA
(Atlas Storage Business Suites)

➡️ Curious about how we can support your child? Contact us for a free 20-minute phone consultation or learn more at www.popspeechtherapy.com

03/18/2026

🎨 PAINT FOR INCLUSIVE PARKS – YUCAIPA 🎨
Join us at Glaze It Painting Studios in Yucaipa on Saturday, March 21st for a fun and creative afternoon!

🗓 Saturday, March 21st
⏰ Paint anytime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
📍 Glaze It Painting Studios, Yucaipa

✨ Reservations are requested through Glaze It Painting Studios’ website under Small Groups ✨
www.glazeit.org

Come relax, get creative, and support a meaningful local project 🤍

In partnership with the non-profit, Unite With Autism, a portion of proceeds will help fund communication boards for local parks, supporting children who communicate through non-verbal or limited verbal speech

✨ No additional event fee ✨

Please plan to arrive by 1:00 PM to start your painting

Bring a friend, bring your kids, and make it a fun outing! 🎨

03/17/2026

How lucky we are to work with such wonderful clients!
I hope your day is full of LUCK! ☘️

03/16/2026

A quick playful language routine using “up, up, up… fall down!” to model early words and keep the interaction fun 💜

Moments like this are one of my favorite parts of pediatric private practice

I’m always happy to connect with California-licensed SLPs who may be interested in a small part-time role in our Yucaipa clinic

📧 Resumes can be emailed to:
jennifer@popspeechtherapy.com

Child’s parent provided consent for this video to be shared on social media

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Yucaipa, CA
92399

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	4pm - 6pm
Thursday	4pm - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19097676467

Website

http://popspeechtherapy.com/

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