Rebecca Thompson, Speech-Language Pathologist
55 Delhi Street Guelph, ON, Canada

Just getting ready for my #birthday at work. I’m thinking of inviting a few friends over and having some #melissaanddoug cake. #guelph #virtualslp #speechtherapy #speechtherapylife #birthdayatwork #speechsoundsynergy #ilovesuperheroes #guelphmoms #guelphmom

What does speech therapy even look like right now? This is a year like no other. We’ve all been through so much change, uncertainty, even isolation. Kids are waiting even longer to get the service they need. Parents are unsure where to go or what to do. If you live in Ontario and are waiting for speech and language support through the preschool speech and language system or through the schools, you can access private therapy. Speech therapy is often covered if you hav...e extended health benefits through your employer. This is a great time to get started if your plan’s year-end is December 31. An assessment is a valuable resource for understanding your child and how to help. I am currently offering virtual sessions online over zoom. Just like in-person, I have lots of ways to make it fun and effective for kids! I still have a few spots for assessments before the end of the year. If you have concerns with your child’s speech and language development, let’s get started. http://www.rebeccathompsonslp.com Please share

Moms are faced with a bundle of challenges when they’re trying to practice speech at home, like the expectation that home is a place to play not work, like siblings creating distraction, like parent-child power struggles the list goes on. .... Don’t expect your home practice to look like a speech therapy session. You and your child will create your own dance that will allow you to feel the joy of being mom while helping your child progress in speech. It will be your own and it will be just right for you . #speechmom #apraxia #apraxiaofspeech #speechsounddisorder #speechtherapy #speechdisorders #fixmyr #speechsoundsynergy #cas #speechtherapyathome #articulationtherapy #mom #momofboys #momofgirls #momlife

#workingfromhome means I can paint the porch floor on my lunch break and use my #speechtherapy materials to mark my spot . . #slplife #guelph #ontario #speechmom #apraxia #apraxiaofspeech #speechsounddisorder #speechtherapy #speechdisorders #fixmyr #speechsoundsynergy #cas #speechtherapyathome #articulationtherapy #mom #momofboys #momofgirls #mothersday #momlife

Glad I caught these birch trees on blue sky yesterday. Today is

The Guelph #walkforapraxia hits the Bruce Trail this year. I guess the upside of the #apraxiawalk going virtual is that I could also get away for my 20th anniversary with my husband. I missed the community and big hearted vibe of the real life event. And my high schoolers missed getting volunteer hours for goofing around in superhero costumes! ... Fingers crossed we can walk together next year and celebrate the kids and families who work so hard every day - in person! @apraxiacanadiana @the.real.heather_ @luisa_sanita #guelphapraxiawalk @apraxiaspeechtherapy

Speech School Challenge live trainings are done and to celebrate I hit the trails with my work buddy . What a stunningly gorgeous day! If you’re a parent of a child with a speech sound disorder and you want to learn how to teach clear speech at home there is still time to get in the group. Sign up at the in my bio and catch the replays till the end of the week. ... #speechmom #apraxia #apraxiaofspeech #dadspeech #speechsounddisorder #speechtherapy #speechdisorders #fixmyr #speechsoundsynergy #cas #speechtherapyathome #articulationtherapy #mom #momofboys #momofgirls #momlife #homeschool #homeschoolmom #speechdelaymom

Hands up if that’s ever been you and a if your child ever busted you in front of your SLP . Don’t feel guilty. There are about a million reasons why speech practice is hard, like behaviour battles, frustration, conflicting priorities, siblings, busy schedules... just. plain. tired . ... You know more practice means faster progress, and you really want to help - like REALLY want to help. I get it. You need a little more help with HOW to do it. Click the linktree in my bio and sign up for the speech school challenge. It’s free and it will help with the HOW . See you next week!