06/05/2026
This is a wordy post, but it’s an important one.
One of the most common misconceptions about speech-language therapy is that we’re “just playing.” But play is the therapy. While a child is engaged in something meaningful and motivating, an SLP is simultaneously modeling language, expanding communication, building interaction skills, supporting comprehension, creating opportunities to communicate, and so much more.
This post breaks down some of what is happening behind the scenes during play and why play-based therapy is such a powerful way to support development.
Swipe through to see some of the many things an SLP is doing while playing with a child and why you might never look at “just playing” the same way again. 💛
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