CONTACT
P. 405. 603. 6622
F. 405. 722. 3244
E. [email protected]
LOCATION
8007 NW 122nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
HOURS
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Month in Review
October 2022
Patient Spotlight
We have so many patients at Speech Pathway who have long journeys that require incredibly hard work from their entire family and we want to start recognizing them for the effort they put in daily! Each month we’ll be highlighting up to 5 patients who have shown so much improvement throughout their marathon in speech therapy. See our amazing October patients below!
Connor P.
Connor is a happy, bright six year old who has been in therapy for three years at Speech Pathway. Connor’s mother is incredibly proud of how hard he’s worked throughout his time in therapy. “When Connor started at Speech Pathway, he had a very limited vocabulary, was very difficult to understand, and spoke in one-word utterances. He has shown tremendous growth and progress throughout his time at Speech Pathway and, among many other accomplishments, is now able to speak in complete sentences that his teacher and peers are able to better understand, engage in conversation with peers, and effectively verbalize his needs and desires. These positive achievements have helped him navigate his kindergarten years with confidence and eagerness.” Miss Stephanie, Miss Ali, and Miss Kylie have loved working with Connor through the years. They all agree he is such a silly, happy guy with the best smile and jokes. He has so much love to give to others and is always ready to try new and fun activities. Connor’s mother wholeheartedly agrees with his therapists. “Connor has such a sweet disposition. He is compassionate, fun-loving, and possesses an enthusiastic will to learn. He loves to swim, go to the playground and Chuck-E-Cheese, and he loves his big sister and baby brother. He loves people and he has very much loved working with his SLPs, Miss Stephanie, Miss Ali, and Miss Kylie, all of whom have had such a positive and lasting impact on Connor’s life.” We love having Connor light up our hallways each week! Thank you for all your hard work, Connor!
Andrew J
Andrew is an incredible, funny six year old who has been in therapy for five years. When he started speech therapy, he had only five words. Now he’s able to have complete conversations, whether that be about Star Wars, Minecraft, or his expansive knowledge of buildings throughout the world, it’s always a great time hanging out with Andrew! Mr. Michael and Miss Stephanie have loved working with Andrew through the years. Miss Stephanie watched Andrew grow from a tiny tot into the amazing kid he is today and she couldn’t be prouder: “Andrew has worked so hard throughout his years. He’s funny, bright, and so energetic with the biggest heart. It’s been amazing watching him grow up!” Mr. Michael loves Andrew’s imagination. “He always have something to say or talk about. I look forward to our conversations each week-we both learn together!” Thank you for teaching us all that you know, Andrew!
Kaedince H
Kaedince is a sweet, sassy twelve year old who has been in therapy for six years. According to her caregiver, Kaedince started with very limited language and now has full sentences she uses to communicate. She’s been seeing Miss Amy for a few years now and has made huge progress. Miss Amy loves Kaedince’s spirited personality and mischievous smile! “She has so much to say and her device helps her to communicate those thoughts and feelings more clearly. Kaedince is funny, bright, and creative!” We’re so grateful for the opportunity to watch your personality shine through, Kaedince! Keep working hard!
Spotlight on: AAC Awarness Month
October was AAC awareness month! We have so many patients at Speech Pathway who take advantage of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) to express their wants, needs, feelings, and emotions. There is no one too young or too old to access the power of communication. We love getting the opportunity to help a child find their voice, whether that be verbally or through the use of a communication device. A device can be used to help a child find their voice verbally or their device can be their voice long-term. AAC devices range from iPad apps to dedicated devices to switches to eye-tracking devices. Where there’s a will to communicate, we can help you find a way. Although some devices are utilized by children long-term, some devices are only necessary to help a child understand the power of their voice. If you feel like your child may benefit from AAC, talk with your clinician about the possibility of an evaluation! We’re so thankful for all of the families that allowed us to share their children and their devices in order to increase visibility of AAC in the world!
Spotlight: Feeding Therapy
Did you know that Speech Pathway offers feeding therapy? It’s true! Our team of Taste Buds helps our Taste Buddies improve their oral-motor skills to eat a variety of foods that can better meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Therapy focuses on developmentally-appropriate chewing and swallowing skills to help a child safely and happily participate in family mealtimes. Our team loves incorporating fun, play-based interventions that include foods served at family mealtimes, friends’ birthday parties, school lunches, and holiday celebrations. See below for signs your child may need a feeding evaluation. Let us help you take the stress out of mealtimes.
Upcoming Events
Santa Claus is comin’ to town on December 3 from 10am-12pm! Bring your family to take photos with the big guy!
Mark your calendars for all of our upcoming events for 2022-2023!
- December 3: Pictures with Santa
- February: Charity Drive
- March 4: Zoo Day
- May 6: Movie Day
- June: Piece Walk
- August 6: Open House
Upcoming Closures
Have you talked with your therapist yet about your holiday plans? Make sure you do as soon as possible in order to get your reschedules in before the holidays! We will be closed November 25 and 26 as well as December 26-January 2. Mark your calendars!
GROUPS ARE BACK!
Group registration is LIVE for the 2022-2023 school year and we’re excited to have multiple options available for each age group! Groups are perfect for any kiddo and are run by trained professionals in the areas of behavior and communication to assist in social interaction at age-appropriate levels. Our groups range from preschool (3.5-6 years old), to intermediate (7-12 years old), to adolescent (13+ years old). Check out our website for days, times, and pricing information! You do not have to be a patient at Speech Pathway to enjoy the benefits of groups! Come join us!
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