Overheard in Pediatric Speech Therapy: Sometimes the best way to practice speech is with movement.

Overheard in Pediatric Speech Therapy: Sometimes the best way to practice speech is with movement.

Speech therapy does not always happen sitting at a table. Sometimes kids are climbing, jumping, pushing, or swinging. There are good reasons for that.

Why you might see a child playing during speech therapy:

• Movement can help kids settle their bodies.

Some children need sensory input before they can focus and participate.

• Speech can be practiced during play.

Climbing, swinging, or crashing into blocks creates natural chances to practice words, sounds, and requests.

• Play keeps kids engaged.

When therapy feels like play, kids are more likely to participate and communicate.

• It helps skills carry over to real life.

Communication does not only happen at a table, so practicing during play can make those skills easier to use outside of therapy too.

If you think your child might benefit from speech therapy, call us to schedule an evaluation with one of our AMAZING pediatric speech therapists.