Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist

Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist Speech therapy services for children with speech disorders such as apraxia of speech, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders.

Every parent wonders at some point if what they're hearing is just a stage, or something worth a closer look. 🤔A few com...
07/10/2026

Every parent wonders at some point if what they're hearing is just a stage, or something worth a closer look. 🤔

A few common signs worth paying attention to:
🗣️ Family understands most of what your child says, while others outside the family often struggle
😤 Your child gets frustrated when a word comes out different than they meant
👂 You find yourself guessing or translating what your child is trying to say
🔤 The same word sounds different almost every time they say it

If any of that sounds familiar, a free screening with me gives you real answers, plain and simple 💙. I'm Jill King, M.A., CCC-SLP, ASHA certified and PROMPT trained, with over 25 years focused on articulation, phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech right here in Hebron, KY. 💚

A screening takes one visit and gives you clarity, low pressure the whole way. Book yours here: https://www.foundationcommunication.org/screenings

July is National Park and Recreation Month and the park is full of vocabulary for your child to build all summer long.🌳E...
07/09/2026

July is National Park and Recreation Month and the park is full of vocabulary for your child to build all summer long.🌳

Every trip up the ladder and down the slide, push on the swing, or climb across the monkey bars gives your child words tied to something they're already feeling in that moment. Try narrating exactly what's happening as it happens:
"Up, up, up... ready, set, go, wheee!" 🛝
"You're swinging so high!" 💨
"Look at you climbing those monkey bars!" 🐒

These simple, descriptive phrases connect words directly to what your child is feeling and doing, which makes them stick. 💚💙

What's your child's favorite thing to do at the park?

Animal sounds like moo, baa, and oink are usually some of the very first sounds a child learns to copy. That copying, wh...
07/07/2026

Animal sounds like moo, baa, and oink are usually some of the very first sounds a child learns to copy. That copying, what speech therapists call imitation, is one of the earliest building blocks of talking, long before real words show up. 🐄🐷🐑

Grab a few farm toys and make the sounds together throughout the day. If your child’s version comes out a little different, say it back clearly so they hear a strong model. Every time your child copies a sound, even an imperfect one, they’re practicing the same skill that leads to real words. 🐔

What animal sound is your child favorite to say over and over? 💚💙

Every kiddo working through a severe speech disorder is putting in real effort every day 💪. Each sound, each try, each w...
07/07/2026

Every kiddo working through a severe speech disorder is putting in real effort every day 💪. Each sound, each try, each word takes work most of us never stop to notice.

The high fives, the proud smiles, the moments you catch yourself cheering before you even realize you're doing it 🥳. That noticing is exactly what builds your child's confidence. Keep celebrating the tries, and keep offering that high five for the attempt itself. Keep telling them you saw how hard they're trying and how proud they should be of themselves. Trying counts, and that is what builds momentum. 💙💚

What is one attempt from your kiddo this week that deserves a high five?

Fireworks are exciting for a lot of kids, but for some kiddos the loud sounds, bright flashes, and big crowds can be ove...
07/04/2026

Fireworks are exciting for a lot of kids, but for some kiddos the loud sounds, bright flashes, and big crowds can be overwhelming 🎆🇺🇸.

A few things that help on the big night prep your child ahead of time by talking through what to expect, bring noise reducing headphones if loud sounds are hard, choose a viewing spot that gives you an easy exit, and keep the evening as predictable as you can for your kiddo.

However your family celebrates tonight, whether you are front row for the fireworks or having a glow stick party in the living room, soak in every minute of it. 🎇

Wishing your family a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Every child moves toward clearer communication one small moment at a time 💬. A sound tried at breakfast, a word repeated...
07/03/2026

Every child moves toward clearer communication one small moment at a time 💬. A sound tried at breakfast, a word repeated back after you model it, a sentence pieced together while playing outside, each one is part of the same steady climb.

These moments matter because they add up over time. Real growth comes from effort and repetition, and every attempt your child makes carries them toward the next one 💙💚.

Showing up for those small moments, staying close, listening, and responding with warmth, is what keeps your child willing to keep trying.

What's one moment from this week you want to hold onto?

One of my favorite books to pull out for an ocean theme is How to Hide an Octopus and Other Sea Creatures 🐙 it's all abo...
07/03/2026

One of my favorite books to pull out for an ocean theme is How to Hide an Octopus and Other Sea Creatures 🐙 it's all about going on an ocean hunt and every page turns into a little search for animals tucked into their surroundings.

That searching moment is where the language happens. Before your kiddo finds the creature, ask "where do you think it's hiding?" 👀 Once they spot it, ask "how did it hide?" and let them describe what they see instead of just pointing.

It's a small shift, but it pushes language past naming and into describing, which is a skill that builds your kiddo's vocabulary. 📚💙💚

What's one sea creature your kiddo already knows the name of?

Grab a bin, a bag of plastic farm animals, and about five minutes 🐄🐷🐑. That’s really all this one takes.Hide the animals...
07/01/2026

Grab a bin, a bag of plastic farm animals, and about five minutes 🐄🐷🐑. That’s really all this one takes.

Hide the animals somewhere your child has to search for them. A sensory bin works great, but so does a laundry basket, under couch cushions, or tucked into the backyard grass. Search for them together at first, then step back and let your kiddo lead the hunt.

Every time your kiddo finds an animal, have them name it and make the sound right after: “cow, moo” 🐄 or “pig, oink” 🐖.

Sounds like moo, oink, and baa are some of the earliest sound patterns kids develop. 💙💚

Which animal do you think your kiddo will find first?

Grab a bottle of bubbles and you have one of the best speech practice tools at home 🫧.When your child blows the bubbles ...
07/01/2026

Grab a bottle of bubbles and you have one of the best speech practice tools at home 🫧.

When your child blows the bubbles themselves, that blowing action works the lips, cheeks, and jaw in ways that directly support how speech sounds are formed.

The words that naturally come up during bubble play, "bubble," "pop," and "more," are all made with both lips coming together. That makes them easy for your child to watch on your face and start copying. Model those three words every time you hand the wand over, every time one floats by, every time they reach for more. That repetition is what builds it 🗣️.

If your child tends to blow with their mouth open wide instead of rounded, try making a "kissy face" together right before they blow. It gives them a clear shape to aim for, and most kids find it pretty funny 😄.

If summer already feels busy, here’s your reminder: you don’t need themed bins, printables, or an Insta-worthy setup to ...
06/29/2026

If summer already feels busy, here’s your reminder: you don’t need themed bins, printables, or an Insta-worthy setup to support your child’s speech.🗣️

You just need connection. One-on-one time. A few simple words.

Whether you're cuddling on the couch or refilling the sunscreen, there’s speech potential in all of it.

So today just be present. That’s enough.💙💚

What’s one simple moment you shared today that felt meaningful?

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