Speech Language Pathology in Motion

11/13/2026

💛 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛

Today, we celebrate the incredible volunteers, interns, and treatment team members who make Speech in Motion such a special place. Your time, compassion, dedication, and willingness to support others make a meaningful difference every single day.

We are also so grateful for the incredible horses and animals we have the privilege of working alongside. Their patience, connection, and unconditional presence bring something truly special to the work we do and the lives we touch.

The kindness shared throughout our Speech in Motion community creates a ripple effect that reaches far beyond our walls, positively impacting the clients we serve and the families who walk alongside them. Every helping hand, encouraging word, gentle nudge, and moment of connection makes a difference.

Thank you to everyone, both two-legged and four-legged, who plays a part in making Speech in Motion such a meaningful place. We are grateful for each and every one of you! 💙🐴

11/13/2026

A little reminder from Speech in Motion 💛✨ You are AMAZING, you are BEAUTIFUL, and you are STRONG! Never forget how special you are, how far you’ve come, and how much potential you hold.

11/11/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸❤️

Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication have helped protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

At Speech in Motion, we are filled with gratitude for all who have served and for the families who have stood beside them.

Thank you for your service, your strength, and your unwavering commitment. We remember, we appreciate, and we honor you today and every day.

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/04/2026

They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. 🌻🐴

It’s not that the days aren't full, it’s just that the energy hits differently when you care about the work.🐔🐎

For us at Speech in Motion, there is nothing better than combining speech therapy with horses and nature. 🌳🛝

Working both indoors and outdoors does more than change the view—purposefully integrating movement, play, animal interactions, and hippotherapy into our sessions provides the exact foundation our clients need to find their voices. 🐞☀️

When therapy feels like play, milestones follow naturally. 🐴🍂

10/25/2026

🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular week! 🎃

From October 26th–31st, we invite our clients to wear their favorite Halloween costumes to therapy! 👻🧡🖤

🐴 For our clients receiving therapy outdoors with the horses, please remember:

🚫 No dresses or skirts.
👟 Closed-toe sneakers or boots are required.
🚫 No wings, capes, or inflatable costumes.
⛑️ Helmets must still be worn.

🦇🕷We can’t wait to see everyone! 🕸🐈‍⬛️

10/23/2026

Communication is a human right. Every child deserves a way to express themselves, share their ideas, and connect with the world around them.

What if we looked beyond spoken words and recognized all the incredible ways children communicate?

A smile. A gesture. A point. A sign. A picture. A button pressed on a communication device.

Communication comes in many forms, and every form deserves to be recognized, respected, and celebrated.

October is AAC Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), celebrate individuals who use AAC, and remind families, educators, therapists, and communities that everyone deserves access to communication.

Read more on the Speech in Motion blog!

Every Voice Matters

10/22/2026

An Important Announcement from Speech in Motion

Since 2011, Speech in Motion has been honored to serve Long Island families through specialized speech therapy services that combine the benefits of nature, animals, and equine movement. Most importantly, we’ve built meaningful relationships with the individuals and families who make our community so special.

Today, we share some difficult news. After more than 15 years of partnership with Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, we were informed that our lease will not be renewed for 2027 due to financial considerations.

We are deeply saddened, knowing how much the horses, animals, therapists, and teams have meant to our clients and their families. But we love this work too much to let it end here, and we are not giving up. We are committed to finding a way forward for the families who count on us.

We are actively seeking new partnerships with barns and equestrian facilities across Long Island that share our vision and want to help us continue this important work.

🤝 Are you a Long Island barn owner or member of the equine community? We welcome introductions, recommendations, and opportunities to explore new partnerships in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

To our families and supporters, thank you for your continued trust and encouragement. Please continue attending scheduled sessions, sharing our story, letting people know about your experiences with us and spreading the word about our work, as we look forward to our next chapter.

We will share updates about transition dates and our future location as information becomes available.

📞 Contact: (631) 479-3393, Ext. 3
📧 Email: [email protected]

With your support, we remain hopeful that new partnerships will allow us to continue building connections, celebrating progress, and changing lives through the power of equine movement.

With heartfelt gratitude, determination, and hope,

Tina M. Rocco, M.A., CCC-SLP, HPCS
Owner & Founder, Speech in Motion

10/17/2026

When we think about speech therapy, we often picture children learning new words, practicing sounds, answering questions, or putting sentences together. While these skills are important, there is something even more fundamental that helps children develop communication: relationships.

Before a child can use words to express their thoughts, they learn to communicate through eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, shared smiles, sounds, and interactions with the people around them. These early experiences build the foundation for meaningful communication.

Read more on the Speech in Motion blog!

The Power of Relationships in Speech Therapy