All About Speech & Language

06/03/2026

Think Speech & Occupational Therapy might cost too much? Think Again!! We are committed to ensuring accessibility to our services and offer the FES-UA Scholarship. Families can review eligibility criteria and sign up through A Step Up For Students Website. Additionally, we are proud to be VPK-SIS providers for the State of Florida. To apply for this service, please visit the Division of Early Learning Family Portal to sign up.

If you have any questions, please call our offices at (813) 616-4004

06/01/2026

June is Aphasia Awareness Month! Aphasia is a medical term to describe the loss of language that results after damage to the brain’s language areas due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, a tumor, or some neurological diseases. More than 2 million individuals in the United States live with aphasia.

Learn more how Speech Therapy plays a huge part of the rehabilitation and support process; while there is no medical cure for aphasia - https://aaspeech.com/june-aphasia-awareness-month/

05/29/2026

Playing is one of the most important ways for children to learn and this is no different in early language development. Before children ever learn how to hold a conversation, have a friend, pick up a paper and pencil, they know how to play… https://aaspeech.com/10-fun-tips-to-help-your-childs-language-development-through-play/

05/25/2026

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month! 💬 Did you know some of the best ways to support speech and language development happen during everyday routines? Small moments like reading together, offering choices, and talking about daily activities can make a big difference in your child’s progress!

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month! Here are Five Easy Ways to Support Speech Goals at Home! May is Better Speech & Hearing Month: Simple Ways to Support Speech & Language at Home May is Better Speech & Hearing Month, a time to highlight the importance of communication skills and

05/25/2026

Wishing a heartfelt Memorial Day from our AASL team as we honor and remember our courageous heroes! ❤️

05/22/2026

Between fine motor and gross motor development, and the variability between children, it’s not always easy to tell if your child’s development is considered “typical.” If you’re worried that your child’s writing and pre-writing development may be atypical, https://aaspeech.com/7-developmental-handwriting-milestones/

05/18/2026

Every child experiences the world differently. When sensory input feels overwhelming, everyday tasks can become challenging. Our newest blog explains sensory processing and how OT can help children thrive!

Sensory Processing and How Occupational Therapy Can Help Have you ever noticed your child covering their ears at loud noises, avoiding certain clothing, constantly moving, or seeking lots of hugs and pressure? These behaviors may be related to sensory processing. Sensory processing refers to how the...

05/15/2026

May is Apraxia Awareness Month! Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that initially becomes apparent when a child is learning how to talk. Here is a list of the most common signs and symptoms of CAS - https://aaspeech.com/what-is-childhood-apraxia-of-speech/

05/11/2026

End of school year = time to celebrate growth AND plan ahead 🌱
See why a simple check-in can make a big difference for your child’s confidence next year.
Read our latest blog at the link in bio!

End of School Year Check In As the school year comes to a close, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on your child’s growth. Over the past year, you may have noticed progress in speech, language, social skills, attention, or motor development. An end-of-year check-in

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 🌸 Wishing everyone a beautiful day! 💕