Little Big and LOUD Pediatric Therapy

Little Big and LOUD Pediatric Therapy Individualized speech, language, and feeding therapy evaluations and services.

Little Big and LOUD also provides services for receptive and expressive language delays, pragmatic language disorder, articulation/phonology disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, autism, early intervention, feeding skills, and stuttering disorder.

☀️ Tip Tuesday: Model Language at the Beach! 🏖️Beach days are full of opportunities to build speech and language skills ...
06/16/2026

☀️ Tip Tuesday: Model Language at the Beach! 🏖️

Beach days are full of opportunities to build speech and language skills through simple conversations!

Try modeling short, simple phrases as your child plays:

🌊 “Big wave!”
🏖️ “Dig, dig, dig!”
🪣 “Fill the bucket.”
🐚 “I found a shell!”
☀️ “Hot sand!”
💦 “Splash, splash!”

You can also expand on what your child says:

Child: “Shell!”
Adult: “A pretty shell!”
Child: “Big wave!”
Adult: “The big wave is coming!”

Remember, children learn language by hearing it used throughout everyday activities. Keep it fun, natural, and focused on what captures your child’s attention.

❤️ The goal isn’t to quiz your child—it’s to give them lots of language they can hear, understand, and eventually use themselves.

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🌟 Tip Tuesday: The Power of Baby Sign Language! 🌟Did you know that teaching simple signs to your baby can help reduce fr...
06/09/2026

🌟 Tip Tuesday: The Power of Baby Sign Language! 🌟

Did you know that teaching simple signs to your baby can help reduce frustration and support communication long before words emerge?

Many parents worry that using signs might delay speech, but research shows the opposite! Baby sign language can actually support language development by giving children a way to communicate while their verbal skills are still developing.

💙 Benefits of Baby Sign Language:

✔️ Reduces frustration and tantrums by helping little ones express their needs and wants.

✔️ Strengthens the parent-child bond through increased interaction and shared communication.

✔️ Boosts confidence as children realize they can successfully communicate with others.

✔️ Supports language development by reinforcing the connection between words, meanings, and communication.

✔️ Encourages cognitive development through memory, attention, and symbolic thinking skills.

Some of the most useful signs to teach include:

🍼 Milk
🍽️ Eat
🥤 Drink
➕ More
✅ All Done
🤲 Help
🙏 Please

Remember, signs are not a replacement for spoken language—they are a bridge to it. As you use signs, continue saying the word out loud every time. For example, when signing “more,” also say, “More crackers?” This helps your child connect the sign with the spoken word.

Communication is communication! Whether a child uses gestures, signs, words, or a combination of all three, every successful interaction builds a strong foundation for future language skills.

Have you tried baby sign language with your little one? Tell us your favorite sign in the comments👇

🌟 Tip Tuesday: National DeafBlind Awareness Month 🌟June is National DeafBlind Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness...
06/02/2026

🌟 Tip Tuesday: National DeafBlind Awareness Month 🌟

June is National DeafBlind Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the strengths of individuals who are deafblind.

Communication is about so much more than spoken words. Children who are deafblind may communicate through touch, gestures, objects, tactile signs, facial expressions, body movements, or assistive technology. Every child has a unique way of connecting with the world around them.

💡 This week’s tip: Follow the child’s lead and honor all forms of communication. Responding consistently to a child’s attempts to communicate helps build trust, connection, and language development.

Small moments matter—sharing a favorite activity, using predictable routines, and creating opportunities for meaningful interaction can make a big difference.

This month, let’s celebrate the resilience, individuality, and communication strengths of children who are deafblind and continue working toward a more accessible and inclusive world for all. 💙💚

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✨ Tip Tuesday ✨Speech therapy may look like “just playing,” but play is how children learn best! 💬🎲While we play, we’re ...
05/26/2026

✨ Tip Tuesday ✨

Speech therapy may look like “just playing,” but play is how children learn best! 💬🎲

While we play, we’re modeling words, encouraging turn-taking, expanding vocabulary, building social skills, practicing following directions, and creating opportunities for meaningful communication every step of the way. ❤️

Every game, toy, and interaction has a purpose — because learning happens best when children feel engaged, connected, and having fun!

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🇺🇸LBL will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.🇺🇸We honor and thank those w...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸LBL will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.

🇺🇸We honor and thank those who have served. Have a safe and dry Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸☔️

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Ashley ✨Last but certainly not least — the amazing Ms. Ashley 💖Ms. Ashley is truly the heart ...
05/22/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Ashley ✨

Last but certainly not least — the amazing Ms. Ashley 💖

Ms. Ashley is truly the heart of our practice. She has something so special about her — the kind of warmth, joy, and energy that makes children feel instantly comfortable and families feel right at home. If we could bottle up what she brings to our clinic, we’d be millionaires 😉✨

She brings so much experience, passion, and fun into every session, and you can truly see the confidence in our littles grow when they work with her. Ms. Ashley genuinely loves connecting with families, building relationships, and making every child feel seen, supported, and celebrated. 🫶

That connection and care are what set our practice apart — we want every family who walks through our doors to feel like part of our family. 💕

Fun fact: Before opening her own practice in 2020, Ms. Ashley worked as a speech therapist in the schools! 📚✨ And when she’s not at the clinic, she’s busy cheering on her two boys — you can usually find her at a ball field somewhere ⚾💙

Ms. Ashley, thank you for your vision, your heart, and the incredible love you pour into this practice and the families we serve every single day. We are so grateful for you! 🌟

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Chloe ✨Today we are celebrating sweet Ms. Chloe! 💖Ms. Chloe has such a calm, gentle spirit th...
05/21/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Chloe ✨

Today we are celebrating sweet Ms. Chloe! 💖

Ms. Chloe has such a calm, gentle spirit that makes everyone around her feel comfortable and cared for. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and take on new challenges with such a positive attitude, and we appreciate her so much! 🫶

Our littles absolutely love playing and learning with Ms. Chloe. She brings warmth, patience, and encouragement to every session, helping children feel confident while making therapy fun and engaging. ✨

Ms. Chloe is also a proud Tennessee native 🍊 and loves traveling and making memories with her hubby whenever they get the chance ✈️💕

Fun fact: Ms. Chloe grew up dancing and loves staying active through yoga and movement! 💃🧘‍♀️

Ms. Chloe, thank you for your kindness, dedication, and the caring heart you bring to our practice every day. We are so grateful for you!

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✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Ellie ✨Today we are celebrating our amazing Ms. Ellie! 💖Ms. Ellie is a proud Knoxville native...
05/20/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Ellie ✨

Today we are celebrating our amazing Ms. Ellie! 💖

Ms. Ellie is a proud Knoxville native — Go Vols! 🧡🏈 Her bright, bubbly personality brings so much joy and energy to our clinic each day. You can hear her cheerful voice and contagious laughter filling the office, making everyone around her smile. ☀️

Our littles absolutely adore playing and learning with Ms. Ellie because she knows how to make both speech and feeding therapy engaging, encouraging, and so much fun! 🫶

Ms. Ellie also goes the extra mile for families by providing thoughtful resources and helpful tools to make mealtimes easier and less stressful for the whole family — something parents appreciate so much! 🍽️💕

Outside of the clinic, Ms. Ellie is busy planning her wedding 💍 and soaking up life with her adorable new pup, Hank 🐶

Ms. Ellie, thank you for the joy, dedication, and heart you bring to every child and family you serve. We are so grateful for you! 🌟

💬 Tip Tuesday: Honor All Forms of Communication 💬We believe communication is communication — whether it is spoken words,...
05/19/2026

💬 Tip Tuesday: Honor All Forms of Communication 💬

We believe communication is communication — whether it is spoken words, sign language, AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication), gestures, pictures, facial expressions, or devices.

Every child deserves to be heard, understood, and given a way to express themselves.

One common myth we hear is:
❌ “Using AAC or sign language will stop a child from talking.”

Research consistently shows the opposite! Supporting communication in ANY form can actually encourage language development, reduce frustration, build confidence, and strengthen social connections. AAC and sign language do not replace speech — they support communication and give children access to language while speech develops.

When we honor all forms of communication, we are:
✨ Reducing communication frustration
✨ Supporting language growth
✨ Building confidence and connection
✨ Giving children a voice NOW, not “someday”

Our goal is never to limit how a child communicates — it is to empower them to communicate successfully in whatever way works best for them.

Every voice matters. Every form matters. 💙

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Alayna ✨Today we are celebrating the wonderful Ms. Alayna! 💖Ms. Alayna brings so much wisdom,...
05/19/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Ms. Alayna ✨

Today we are celebrating the wonderful Ms. Alayna! 💖

Ms. Alayna brings so much wisdom, compassion, and calmness to our practice. Her sweet and gentle disposition helps our littles feel comfortable, safe, and right at ease from the moment they meet her. She has such a special way of connecting with children and families, and we are so thankful for the care and encouragement she brings every day. 🫶

Outside of the clinic, Ms. Alayna is a busy toddler mama to sweet Josie 💕 and recently celebrated buying a new home with her hubby — such an exciting season of life!

Ms. Alayna, thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the calming presence you bring to every child and family you serve. We are so grateful for you! 🌟

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102 Mitchell Road
Oak Ridge, TN
37830

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18652132844

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