Olive Speech Therapy, PLLC

Olive Speech Therapy, PLLC Olive Speech Therapy, PLLC offers speech/language therapy services, evaluation, and consultation

Olive Speech Therapy, PLLC offer speech/language therapy services, evaluations, and advocacy both in person and remotely for both hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing children.

🎉 FUN FRIDAY: Guess the School Item!Give clues and see if your child can guess:✏️ "I help you write."🎒 "You carry me to ...
08/21/2026

🎉 FUN FRIDAY: Guess the School Item!

Give clues and see if your child can guess:
✏️ "I help you write."
🎒 "You carry me to school."
📚 "You read me."
🖍️ "I come in many colors."

Then switch roles and let your child give the clues!

Describing is a powerful language skill—and this game makes it fun.

🌱 THRIVE THURSDAY: Communication Skills That Help Kids Make FriendsFriendships often begin with communication.Practice:😊...
08/20/2026

🌱 THRIVE THURSDAY: Communication Skills That Help Kids Make Friends

Friendships often begin with communication.

Practice:
😊 Greeting peers
🎲 Taking turns
💬 Asking questions
👂 Listening to others
🤝 Joining activities appropriately

These skills support social success both inside and outside the classroom.

🎯 WORK-IT WEDNESDAY: Practicing How to Ask for HelpOne of the most important school skills isn't academic—it's knowing w...
08/19/2026

🎯 WORK-IT WEDNESDAY: Practicing How to Ask for Help

One of the most important school skills isn't academic—it's knowing when and how to ask for help.

Practice phrases like:
🙋 "Can you help me?"
🙋 "I don't understand."
🙋 "Can you show me again?"
🙋 "Can I have a turn?"

These small phrases can make a big difference in a child's confidence and independence.

🗣️ TALK & TEACH TUESDAY: Open-Ended Questions for the Ride To & From SchoolThe car ride is the perfect time to spark con...
08/18/2026

🗣️ TALK & TEACH TUESDAY: Open-Ended Questions for the Ride To & From School

The car ride is the perfect time to spark conversation and learn more about your child's day.

Try asking open-ended questions that encourage more than a one-word answer:
🚗 On the way to school:
✨ What are you most excited about today?
🤔 What do you think you'll learn today?
👫 Who are you hoping to spend time with?
🌟 What's one goal you have for today?
🏫 On the way home:
😊 What was the best part of your day?
🎨 Tell me about something you created or worked on.
👥 Who did you spend time with today?
💡 What is something new you learned?
🎉 What made you smile today?

Open-ended questions help children practice storytelling, vocabulary, problem-solving, and conversation skills. They also give you a window into your child's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

📚 MONDAY MINDSET: What Should Your Child's Teacher Know?Your child spends many hours with their teacher each week.Helpfu...
08/17/2026

📚 MONDAY MINDSET: What Should Your Child's Teacher Know?

Your child spends many hours with their teacher each week.

Helpful information may include:
✔️ Communication strengths
✔️ Areas of difficulty
✔️ Effective strategies
✔️ Supports that work at home
✔️ Speech or language goals

Working together creates the best support system for your child.

🎉 FUN FRIDAY: School Supply Scavenger HuntCan your child find:🔍 Something you write with🔍 Something that goes in a backp...
08/14/2026

🎉 FUN FRIDAY: School Supply Scavenger Hunt

Can your child find:
🔍 Something you write with
🔍 Something that goes in a backpack
🔍 Something that's red
🔍 Something used for art
🔍 Something that starts with /b/

Add describing words and complete sentences for extra language practice!

Learning and play make a great team.

🌱 THRIVE THURSDAY: Preparing for Separation Anxiety Through CommunicationMany children feel nervous before a new school ...
08/13/2026

🌱 THRIVE THURSDAY: Preparing for Separation Anxiety Through Communication

Many children feel nervous before a new school year.

Help them prepare by:
❤️ Talking about feelings
📖 Reading books about starting school
🗓️ Reviewing the daily schedule
🤝 Practicing goodbye routines

Giving children language for their feelings can make big emotions feel more manageable.

🎯 WORK-IT WEDNESDAY: Speech Practice with School SuppliesGrab a few school supplies and turn them into speech practice!T...
08/12/2026

🎯 WORK-IT WEDNESDAY: Speech Practice with School Supplies

Grab a few school supplies and turn them into speech practice!

Try:
✏️ Naming items
🎒 Describing colors and sizes
📏 Finding target sounds
🖍️ Making silly sentences

The best speech practice doesn't always look like therapy—it can happen through play and everyday activities.

Back-to-school prep is about so much more than backpacks, school supplies, and getting to bed a little earlier. 🎒For you...
08/12/2026

Back-to-school prep is about so much more than backpacks, school supplies, and getting to bed a little earlier. 🎒

For young children, a successful start to the school year also means feeling confident in their ability to communicate, move, regulate, participate, connect with others, and become more independent.

That’s why I’m excited to be joining three other pediatric professionals for a FREE virtual Back-to-School Parent Panel! ❤️

We’ll be sharing practical, realistic strategies to help your child transition from summer to school and feel more confident heading into the new year.

We’ll talk about:
✨ Routines & transitions
💬 Communication & language
🤸 Motor development & movement
🧠 Attention, regulation & behavior
❤️ Social-emotional development
🎒 Independence & school readiness
🏡 Supporting the whole family through a busy school year

And we’ll finish with a live Q&A so you can bring your questions!

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 6:00 pm EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎟️ FREE!

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or childcare provider, we’d love to have you join us.

Register and come get some practical tools to start the school year feeling prepared, not overwhelmed.

🗣️ TALK & TEACH TUESDAY: Building Following Directions Skills at HomeFollowing directions is a skill children use all da...
08/11/2026

🗣️ TALK & TEACH TUESDAY: Building Following Directions Skills at Home

Following directions is a skill children use all day long at school.

Try giving directions during everyday routines:
👟 "Get your shoes and put them by the door."
🧺 "Put your pajamas in the hamper and choose a book."
🍽️ "Bring your plate to the sink and wash your hands."

Start with one-step directions and gradually increase complexity.

Everyday life provides plenty of opportunities to practice!

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1600 Moseley Road Suite 300
Victor, NY
14654

Telephone

+15853407287

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