Spectraspeech

SLP | Communication Specialist
Helping parents decode speech delays + empower communication.
GLP, OPT, AAC, Apraxia exeprt
Free 15 min Consultation available

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech vs Speech Delay — How to Tell the Difference https://t.co/E5vBoHleDj

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🧵 If your child repeats lines from shows or songs, here’s what to know:
1. This is meaningful communication.
2. The script has a purpose.
3. Respond to the emotion or situation — not accuracy.
#glp #speechtherapy

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@JodiAllenSLT @FEESVFCEN Are there any upcoming dysphagia modules or courses that include supervised training?

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@Official_DRS Is this still open?

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@elonmuskTN 10

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I am looking for a PhD in autism communication. . please help me find the best one in the UK #phd#slp#speechtherapy#aac

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@demrescommunity @BetterResearch Looking in the field of AAC and speech Language

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When I discovered which modality my student learns best in, the progress became so much faster!
Visual • Auditory• Kinesthetic every child has a unique pathway to learning #SLP #SpeechTherapy #Modalities #VisualLearner #AuditoryLearner #KinestheticLearner #spectraspeech

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Are there any courses for RCSLT competencies?

[FEES & VF SLT Clinical Excellence Network @FEESVFCEN]

Looking forward to attending this next week - tickets still available!

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MODEL what you want to hear.
Don’t test, don’t quiz — just model.
✅ Point to words while speaking
✅ Talk naturally
✅ Use AAC during real moments (snack, play, storytime)
When you model consistently, kids start to understand how language works. 🌈
#AACModeling #SLP #ParentTips

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AI-driven screening and therapy tools are reshaping speech-language pathology - detecting subtle patterns, streamlining assessments, and personalizing treatment.
The future of SLP feels brighter than ever. Don’t you think?

#SLP #AIinHealthcare

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Access = Opportunity.
If the AAC system is in a bag, it’s not accessible.
If it’s visible, it’s a voice.
Make sure the device or board is available at all times — at home, school, play, everywhere!
Keep AAC within reach, always. 💬
#AAC #Inclusion #CommunicationMatters

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4️⃣ The 6 Stages of GLP:
1️⃣ Whole Gestalts
2️⃣ Mitigating Gestalts
3️⃣ Single literal meaningful word, phrases and Sentences
4️⃣ Sentences with incorrect grammar
5️⃣ Grammar Refinement
6️⃣ Flexibility
All stages unfold naturally by connection not by drills #glp,#slp #speechtherapy

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Parents, empower your gestalt learner! Instead of breaking phrases into single words, echo their full scripts with enthusiasm. It builds confidence and natural flow. Therapists: Model the whole before the parts. #SLP #GestaltLanguage #ashaweb

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3️⃣
When a child echoes phrases like “All done!” or “Let’s play!”, it’s not imitation — it’s communication.
These chunks are the foundation of language for GLPs.
Your role is to understand the context, not correct the speech ❤️ and to acknowledge their speech.
#GLP #SpeechTherapy

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New AAC Product- 15 Meaningful AAC Boards-https://t.co/E9zXDUnaTj

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SPEECH LANGUAGE SNAKES AND LADDERS GAME https://t.co/Ge80ZjW8dJ
With a comprehensive vocabulary list to use while playing the game