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In-home and virtual speech therapy services for all ages in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas.

11/02/2026

The holidays are right around the corner, but it’s not too late to start your speech therapy journey!

Whether you’re looking for support with communication, cognition, or feeding and swallowing, there’s still time to get started before the new year!

At Onward Speech Therapy, we work with children, teens, and adults to build skills that make a difference in everyday life.

No need to wait until January to get started!

Reach out to learn more about services and current availability!

10/31/2026

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10/26/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! How can speech therapy help? 💙💛

Speech-language pathologists can help individuals with Down syndrome develop…

🗣️ Communication: Building vocabulary, developing language, improving speech clarity, and exploring AAC when appropriate.

🤝 Social communication: Practicing conversation skills, taking turns, building friendships, and navigating social situations.

🧠 Cognition and life skills: Supporting memory, problem-solving, sequencing, following directions, and everyday skills that promote independence.

🍽️ Feeding and swallowing: Supporting oral motor skills, feeding skills, and safe swallowing.

At Onward Speech Therapy, we work with individuals across the lifespan to support their communication and participation in everyday activities.

We also offer our Teen Talk Group, where teens have opportunities to practice social communication, connect with peers, and build confidence in conversations.

Our fall group is full, but stay tuned for announcements about upcoming winter and spring groups coming soon!

10/12/2026

“Will my child ever talk if they use AAC?”

Let’s talk about it! ❤️

This is one of the biggest worries parents have when considering AAC, but here’s the good news: research shows that AAC does NOT prevent speech development. In fact, it may actually SUPPORT spoken language development for some children!

Think of AAC as adding tools to your child’s communication toolbox, not taking anything away!

AAC gives your child a way to communicate right now while their language continues to grow. They can use it to:

✨ Share their feelings and needs
✨ Ask for their favorite snack
✨ Say “NO”
✨ Make choices
✨ Connect with YOU

And guess what? Your child can use AAC AND spoken words, gestures, signs, or any combination that works for them!

We don’t have to choose between supporting communication today and hoping for speech tomorrow. We can do BOTH!

AAC doesn’t take away their voice. It gives them a way to communicate when speaking is still a challenge. Your child deserves a way to communicate right now, not just when speech develops.

Questions about trying AAC? Send me a message! 💛

10/09/2026

📢 Say it louder for the people in the back 📢

❗️AAC is not something you have to wait for your child to be “old enough” to use.

❗️You don’t have to “prove” your child is “ready” for AAC.

❗️You don’t have to trial PECS before trying a speech generating device.

❗️You don’t have to wait until your child is frustrated, falling behind, or no longer making progress with speech to introduce AAC.

There are no prerequisites for communication. Not a certain age, not a specific level of understanding, and not the ability to point to pictures independently.

👏🏻 There 👏🏻 are 👏🏻 no 👏🏻 prerequisites 👏🏻

The earlier we provide access to communication, the more opportunities our children have to learn and participate in their world🌎

Questions about starting AAC? Send me a message!

10/08/2026

You don’t have to be an AAC expert to model AAC.

If you’re a parent who feels hesitant about using your child’s AAC device because you’re worried you’ll press the “wrong” button, do it incorrectly, or simply don’t feel confident — start small.

You don’t need to model everything. You don’t need to create a perfect sentence. And you don’t need to turn every interaction into a therapy session.

👉 Choose ONE motivating word.
👉 Model it repeatedly.
👉 Give your child opportunities to see and hear that word in a meaningful context.

The goal isn’t immediate imitation or a perfect response.

The goal is communication, connection, and showing your child that their AAC device is a powerful tool to express themselves.

So take the pressure off. Pick one thing your child loves or needs throughout the day and start there.

Your child doesn’t need you to be perfect. They just need you to model. You’ve got this!

10/05/2026

AAC doesn’t have to be scary! 👻

This October, we’re kicking off AAC Awareness Month by reminding families that AAC is nothing to be afraid of!

Whether it’s a speech-generating device, picture symbols, signing, or another communication system, AAC opens the door to connection and independence.

This month, we’ll be sharing more about AAC, breaking down common misconceptions, and showing how AAC can support meaningful communication in everyday life.

AAC isn’t scary. Not communicating is scary.

Questions about starting AAC? Send me a message or call 267-483-7180 to talk more! 🧡

10/02/2026

How lucky am I to spend Friday mornings making blueberry pancakes with my favorite girl 🫐🥞

Today we practiced
🫐choosing our breakfast
🥞labeling ingredients
🫐narrating our cooking steps
🥞describing using our five senses
🫐requesting help, more, and all done
🥞following directions

and we had a blast while doing it! Language learning doesn’t have to be stressful or feel like work. Your little one likely just wants to do whatever you’re doing and be with you 🤷🏼‍♀️

follow for more language learning ideas and tips 🫶🏻

10/01/2026

We have a few openings in October! Call 267-483-7180 to secure your spot 👻

09/29/2026

Living with Parkinson’s? Join us each Wednesday for a fun, supportive group focused on keeping your voice strong, your brain engaged, and your connections growing.

Our group includes:
🗣️SPEAK OUT!® exercises to practice speaking with intent
🗣️Activities targeting word finding and cognitive skills
🗣️Opportunities to socialize and connect with others living with Parkinson’s
🗣️A supportive environment to help maintain progress and carry communication strategies into everyday life

Care partners are always welcome!

$15 per group

📍 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Warrington, PA

Ready to join us? Call 267-483-7180, email [email protected], or use the link in bio to register!

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Warrington, PA

Telephone

+12674837180

Website

http://onwardspeechpa.com/

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