Something I Want Parents To Know
The start of a new year motivates me to make positive changes, and sometimes they actually stick! 2026’s resolutions include more yoga, more gardening, more continuing education trainings, and more networking across New Mexico communities. So, here’s to movement, health, learning, and relationships.
Are you wondering if a child in your life needs support to promote communication skills? If the answer is “Yes”, I want you to know that speech-language therapy not only helps the child who receives direct care, but also helps the family at home. I’ve personally experienced this as a child, and I continue to see it with my clients.
I did not produce word combinations until three-years-old. As my utterances got longer it was clear I stuttered and had an articulation delay. I remember completing speech sound tasks sitting at a table and feeling so excited for the moment my speech therapist said “You can pick a toy now”. My confidence grew as my communication gains made home interactions smoother. I cherished sharing conversations with my mama and making my little sister laugh.
As a working speech therapist I’ve facilitated significant changes in children that also helps their parents. One mom, who was looking for help to understand her son’s gestalt language processing, told me “You make me feel more confident after each session”. Another mom started treatment telling me “I want my daughter to be ready for kindergarten” and after a recent incident at school said “I’m so glad my daughter works with you because you really care”.
A child’s speech therapy helps them and the family as a whole.
I know this because I’ve been there, and continue to find myself in the lucky position of facilitating change with a mix of play and knowledge.
