THE SPEECHIE AUNTIE BLOG
A PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT ALL THINGS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE RELATEDSpeechie Auntie’s blog offers education and support for families navigating toddler speech, language development, and preschool readiness. Articles are written with parents in mind, especially those in Leander, Cedar Park, and surrounding communities seeking practical, evidence-based guidance.
5 More Everyday Activities at Home That Help Your Toddler Learn to Talk Naturally
Everyday routines like folding laundry can become powerful opportunities to build your toddler’s vocabulary, understanding, and communication skills, no flashcards or special toys needed.
How to Help Your Toddler Talk: 5 Everyday Speech Therapy Activities at Home
Wondering how to help your toddler talk? Discover five everyday speech therapy activities you can use during routines you're already doing at home. From mealtime to bedtime, learn simple, practical strategies that naturally support language development, no flashcards, worksheets, or expensive materials required.
WHY PARENT COACHING IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF SPEECH THERAPY
Speech therapy doesn't end when the session does. Learn how parent coaching and caregiver coaching empower families to support communication during everyday routines, helping children with speech delays, autism, language delays, and AAC make meaningful progress throughout the week.
Does Preschool Help Speech Delay?
Does preschool help speech delay? Preschool can support speech and language development by providing children with daily opportunities to communicate, interact with peers, and learn through play. Learn when preschool is enough, when speech therapy may also be needed, and how to make the best decision for your child.
Why Play Is the Foundation of Communication Development
How does play help speech and language development? Learn why play is the foundation of communication development and how play-based speech therapy supports language skills, social communication, vocabulary growth, and learning in toddlers, preschoolers, and autistic children.
Concerned About Autism? Here's What I Tell Families as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Concerned your child may be autistic? Learn when to seek an autism evaluation, why developmental pediatricians matter, and how early intervention can support children and families in Leander, Texas.
In-Home Speech Therapy vs. Clinic-Based Therapy: Why Many Families Choose Home-Based Services
Choosing between in-home speech therapy and clinic-based services is an important decision for families. Learn how home-based speech therapy can support greater Caregiver involvement, stronger carryover of skills, individualized treatment, and communication growth within the routines and environments where children naturally learn and communicate.
Does AAC Count as Screen Time? A Speech Therapist Explains
Wondering whether AAC counts as screen time? A pediatric speech therapist in Leander, TX explains why AAC is a communication tool, not entertainment.