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08/20/2026

Having trouble with the “S” sound? Try starting with “T.” 👀

When a child is learning a new speech sound, sometimes we need to help them figure out where their tongue needs to be before we expect the sound to come out independently.

In this session, the therapist uses the /t/ sound as a starting point and then quickly transitions:

“Tttttttssssss…”

That transition gives him a little extra help finding the tongue placement and airflow needed for /s/. She also uses gestures and a visual model to give him additional feedback.

You can think of it like building a bridge:

/t/ → /tssss/ → /s/

The goal isn't simply to have a child repeat a sound 100 times. It's to give them the right cues, practice the movement, and then gradually work toward producing it independently.

And yes—sometimes speech therapy involves lots of repetition! The important part is making sure the repetition is intentional and targeted toward the skill we're building.

📱 Have questions about your child's speech sounds or intelligibility? Text us at 941-270-3206

✉️ New inquiries: [email protected]

08/19/2026

This silly “lion mouth” actually has a purpose. 🦁

In this session, the therapist is using overarticulation—making her mouth movements and speech sounds bigger and more exaggerated—to give the child a clearer model to watch and imitate.

For children who are difficult to understand, sometimes hearing a word isn't enough. Seeing how the word is made can give them an extra layer of information.

You can try a simple version at home:

🦁 Make your mouth movements BIG and clear.
🗣️ Slow down your speech slightly.
👀 Get face-to-face so your child can see your mouth.
🎉 Celebrate their attempts rather than expecting perfection.

And then? Go play!

Because speech practice doesn't have to mean sitting at a table for an entire session. In this case, we're practicing speech skills and then heading right back to something motivating and fun—the swing. 🤍

That's intentional, play-based therapy.

📱 Questions about your child's speech or intelligibility? Text us at 941-270-3206.

✉️ New inquiries: [email protected]

08/18/2026

This is how we turn something your child LOVES into speech practice. 👀

In this session, Miss Emmi is working on the /s/ “snake sound” while making sand muffins. 🐍🧁

Instead of sitting down and drilling the sound over and over, we're building practice into something fun and motivating.

Want to try it at home?

🧁 Grab a muffin tin, cups, Play-Doh, sand, or anything your child loves to scoop and fill.

Then pair the activity with your target word or sound:

“Sssscoop!”
“Ssssand!”
“Sssscoop it!”

Keep it playful, model the sound clearly, and celebrate their attempts.

The goal isn't to make every moment feel like therapy. It's to create meaningful opportunities to practice while your child is engaged. 🤍

That's what child-led, play-based therapy can look like at RTS.

📱 Questions about your child's speech or language development? Text us at 941-270-3206

✉️ New inquiries: [email protected]

08/13/2026

The goal isn't just saying more words — it's learning how to use them. 🤍

In this session, we're working on using 3–5 word phrases to request wants and needs.

We start with a model: “Open the box.”

Then, as he becomes more successful, the therapist gradually fades her cues and gives him more opportunities to communicate independently.

And he gets there! 🎉

“Open box!”

Then they take it one step further: Take the monkey…“Out!”

This is what intentional language therapy can look like: model, support, fade the cues, and give the child the opportunity to do it on their own.

You can practice this at home during play, too!

📦 “Open the box.”
🚗 “Push the car.”
🐒 “Take it out.”
🫧 “Blow the bubbles.”

And remember—approximations count. We want children to experience that their words have power and that communication gets them where they want to go.

📱 Have questions about your child's speech or language development? Text us at 941-270-3206.

✉️ New inquiries: [email protected]

08/12/2026

We are SO lucky to have you on our RTS team! 💕 Your dedication, passion, and GENUINE love for what you do never go unnoticed. You are truly one of the best at what you do, and we’re so proud to watch you continue your journey through school as you work toward becoming an SLP! 🗣️✨

You bring so much heart to every child you work with, and we absolutely love having you as part of our RTS family. We hope you know just how appreciated and loved you are! 🥹💗

And of course… *wink wink* 😉 we’re secretly hoping that once you’re officially official, you’ll come back to us full time! 👀😂

Happy Birthday, Emily! We love you and hope you have the BEST day! 🥳🎂💗

08/11/2026

🍓 Today’s session = strawberry breakthrough! 🍓

This little guy had never touched the inside of a strawberry in our session until today, and by the end, he was so excited he even tried “feeding” the baby 😂 (no child in this family is safe, LOL!). We paired real food with language learning, adding in sensory and food play to help him feel safe exploring something new.

💡 Mom tip: If your little one is hesitant with fruits, veggies, or new textures, try mixing it up! Feeding practice doesn’t have to happen at the table:

🍓 Turn it into play — smash it, squish it, “feed” a toy or sibling
🍓 Pair food with something they already love (books, songs, pretend play)
🍓 Let them touch and explore before ever asking them to taste
🍓 Take the pressure off mealtime — sneak it into playtime instead
🍓 Celebrate small wins — touching counts as progress!

Every child moves at their own pace, and sometimes stepping away from the table is exactly what helps them feel safe enough to try. 💛

08/03/2026

Modeling is powerful! 🤍

In this session, our therapist is working on building yes/no question answering skills by providing consistent language models, gestures, and repetition.

Instead of only asking a question and waiting for a response, she’s showing the child what a successful answer sounds like:

✨ “Is this orange?” → “Yes!”
✨ “What are we going to do?” → “Open it!”
✨ “What is it?” → “It’s a dog!”
✨ “Is it a cat?” → “Nooo!”
✨ “Is it a dog?” → “Yes!”

By modeling the language we want children to use, we give them the opportunity to hear, process, and practice these concepts in a meaningful way. Pairing words with gestures, facial expressions, and repetition helps make language more clear and engaging. 🗣️💛

Remember: children often need to hear language manyyyyyy times before they’re ready to use it independently!

One day belated, but Haley deserves every bit of this love! 🎉 HBD to Ms. Haley — our Operations & Outreach Coordinator, ...
08/01/2026

One day belated, but Haley deserves every bit of this love! 🎉 HBD to Ms. Haley — our Operations & Outreach Coordinator, Lead Teletherapist, and SO MUCH MORE than her title could ever capture. 💛

Haley pours herself into every little one she works with, celebrating every breakthrough, every new sound, every big milestone like it’s her own. Her kiddos absolutely adore her, and honestly, how could they not? 🌟 And if you’re lucky enough to call her a friend, you already know she shows up for the people in her life the same way. We’re so grateful to have her at the heart of RTS. 🌸

07/31/2026

One of the best ways to support communication is to use the language that feels most natural to your family.

A question we hear often is:

"Will speaking two languages delay my child's speech?"

The answer is no. Research shows that learning two languages does not cause a speech or language delay.

In fact, if your family is bilingual, we encourage you to speak to your child in the language you're most comfortable and fluent in. Why? Because children learn more than just words—they're learning grammar, sentence structure (syntax), pronunciation, and the natural rhythm of language from the adults around them.

In this session, the therapist is:
✔ labeling body parts
✔ using gestures to support understanding
✔ encouraging the phrase "I want..."
✔ following the child's lead through play

Here are a few ways you can support language at home:

👃 Label body parts during everyday routines.

"Where's your nose?"
"There's your nose!"

👉 Pair your words with gestures or pointing. Visual cues help children connect meaning to language.

⏸️ Pause before giving the answer. Give your child time to process and respond.

🗣️ Most importantly, speak to your child in the language you know best. Rich conversations, stories, songs, and everyday interactions in your strongest language provide the best model for communication.

07/29/2026

Ever wonder why speech therapists point to their mouths? 👄

Because sometimes children don't just need to hear a word—they need to see how it's made.

In this quick moment, the therapist models the word "open" while pointing to her mouth. The child immediately copies both the word and the gesture.

That gesture is called a visual cue. It helps draw the child's attention to the speaker's mouth so they can see how the sounds are formed.

✨ You can try this at home:

✔ Get face-to-face with your child.

✔ Say one simple word at a time (like open, up, more, or go).

✔ Make your mouth movements a little bigger and slower than usual.

✔ Gently point to your mouth as you say the word.

Children learn so much by watching the people around them. Pairing speech with visual cues can make it easier for them to imitate sounds and words.

Sometimes, the smallest strategies make the biggest impact🤍

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