#Speech Pathology

Articulation therapy materials every speech therapist should have. Perfect for speech sound disorders, preschool articulation, and elementary speech therapy. I use these materials at private practice, elementary school settings, and middle school settings. These are materials that can be used with a variety of ages and it makes prepping so much easier! #articulation #articulationtherapy #phonologicalawareness #slp #phonology 

What does speech therapy really look like? 👀🗣️ Join us for a day in the life of Sam Meador, Speech-Language Pathologist at Lynn Rehabilitation Center, as she works with patients on swallowing, voice, and speech coordination. From respiratory muscle strength training to techniques like swallowing ice chips, Sam helps patients build the strength and control needed for essential, everyday functions. It’s thoughtful, specialized work, and it plays a powerful role in a patient’s recovery and independence. This is rehab, explained. Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more specialties from our incredible rehabilitation teams. 💙💪 #RehabilitationCare #Rehab #SpeechTherapy

“If you watch my mouth, it will help you!” on repeat 🫠 #Grahamspeechtherapy #speechsounddisorders #pediatricspeech #slpeeps #slplife #slp #slp2b #slp2be #speech #speechtherapy #speechpathology #articulation #phonology #apraxia

Proud of this campaign working alongside @houstonmethodist to increase patient and provider awareness of the many things that a speech pathologist CAN do! ⠀ ⠀ Grateful for my colleague @vocalhealthdynamics and the work we do here at Texas Voice Center @hmethodistent ⠀ To learn more about speech pathology, head over to https://www.asha.org/public/who-are-speech-language-pathologists/ #speechtherapy #speechpathology #slp2b

Inspired by a question in The Speech Community (link in bio)! How Speech Therapists get kids from pointing to first words #speechtherapist #firsttimemom #parenttips #speechtherapy #earlyintervention in

Not all speech challenges are the same—understanding the type helps us support the right way. In speech therapy, we often see different types of speech & fluency disorders. Each one looks different and needs a specific approach. Let's breakdown: 🗣️ Articulation Disorder Your child may substitute, omit, or distort sounds (like saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”) ➡️ This affects speech clarity and pronunciation 🧠 Apraxia of Speech Your child knows what they want to say, but struggles to plan and coordinate mouth movements ➡️ Speech may sound inconsistent or effortful 🔄 Cluttering Speech may be too fast, unclear, or disorganized ➡️ Words may run together, making it hard to understand ⏸️ Stuttering You may notice repetitions, prolongations, or blocks while speaking ➡️ This affects the flow and fluency of speech Every child or adult’s speech journey is different. Identifying the type of difficulty is the first step toward effective support. At Bridges, we focus on understanding the needs—so therapy is targeted, meaningful, and effective. 📍 Bridges Speech Center, Dubai 📞 +971-43581115 / 0505226054 🌐 www.bridgesspeechcenter.ae

Lateral airflow = hard to explain! So comment ‘mouth’ and I’ll send you a DM to download these mouth cues. #speechdelay #articulation #speechtherapist

Play with purpose! In paediatric speech pathology, play isn’t just fun — it’s how children learn to communicate, explore language, and build confidence. Through play-based therapy, we help little ones find their voice in meaningful, motivating ways. 💕✨ #SpeechPathology #PlayTherapy #EarlyIntervention #paediatricspeechpathology

speech therapy session in spanish 🤍🇪🇸 definitely out of my comfort zone to post this, but such a great first session with this new client!! working on language, sentence building, communication, and oral motor skills—all in one session 🧠✨🧩 #speechtherapy #pediatricspeechtherapy #slpworks #slpgradstudent #bilingual

A heartfelt moment that brought our therapists to tears. This beautiful little boy has been working so hard in speech therapy and this week, he made his first verbal request. Another perfect example of how AAC does not hinder verbal communication, but rather facilitates it. Join us in congratulating him on this huge milestone in the comments below 😍😍😍 #sensiahealth #speechtherapist #verbalcommunication #speechtherapy #aacslp #aac #communication #childdevelopment #disability #neuroaffirming

a few things I wish someone told me before becoming a speech pathologist ↓ 👄 1. yes, technically you are “playing all day” but there is so much more that goes into it than people realize. play is incredibly strategic and intentional. you’re constantly thinking about goals and figuring out how to turn really silly moments into real progress. 👄 2. progress can feel so so slow, and sometimes you may question absolutely everything. is what you’re doing working, or is it enough? but then suddenly it will click and it’s the best feeling ever 👄 3. you’re often way more than just a speech pathologist. you become an emotional support for families, a source of hope, a safe place, a cheerleader and sometimes even a friend (I think some of my clients would be very upset to find out that their parents are paying me to play with them 😂) 👄 4. you’ll learn something new every single day no matter how long you’ve been doing this. the field is constantly evolving, and every child will challenge you in a new and different way 👄 5. your voice matters too. in a career where we help others find their voice. It’s easy to forget about our own. we advocate, speak up and make the change happen. often we are the voice. #slp #slpsofinstagram #speechpathologist

Speech clarity doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a process! When we first started working on “Hello, baby (animal),” my goal was simply for this child to readily respond to requests to say words. Now, we’re refining their speech by targeting tongue tip elevation and bilabial lip closure for clearer sounds. ❗️Here’s the key: At first, we accept approximations so that kids feel successful. But over time, we shape their speech toward more precise targets. We can’t demand perfection right away, but we also can’t accept errors forever. It’s all about gradually raising expectations while keeping learning positive! In just 5 weeks, this child has made HUGE progress! Consistency, patience, and the right supports make all the difference. 📖 I’m using my Color in Speech Book 10 in this session! Want to check it out? Comment ‘book’ and I’ll send you the link! #slp #speechtherapy #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyintervention #speechtherapist