ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?
Imagine a world where speech therapy is not only effective but also incredibly fun. Where kids look forward to their sessions, as a fun playdate. Well, welcome to Inspire Connections Therapy, where the power of play and the development of communication skills go hand in hand.
“Why play?” In this blog post, we'll dive into all of the benefits, and we are confident you will be ready to get started right away. From creating a natural learning environment to fostering social interaction and focusing on connection, you'll discover why play truly is magic and empowers children to communicate with confidence.
CONNECTION IS KEY!
Play-based therapy allows us to connect and build relationships with our clients. Children do well when they can and creating an environment of fun and trust are essential foundations. When kids feel comfortable, they are able to try new things and feel supported in the process. Play-based therapy helps us find that connection and get started on a path of language growth!
LET’S DO IT AT HOME!
We love to use real and functional activities that you can do at home too. Take the activities we are doing in therapy and carry them over. We purposefully pick play activities, strategies, and supports that you can do too. We believe wholeheartedly that YOU (the parents/caregivers) are the ones that support your child! We are here to help that transformation.
IT’S NATURAL!
We love to play with what your child loves! Incorporating toys, games, and imagination we can address all of our speech and language goals. The best part is your child will feel more successful and confident right from the start. By leaning into their interests and keeping it natural, we are able to reduce stress and make the session fun (and productive)!
I GOT THIS!
All play is valid and we know that when we play we are intrinsically motivated! When we design therapy sessions around interactive activities geared towards your child’s interest, they are more naturally motivated to participate. They become participants in their progress and strive to learn new things.
SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES!
Play is naturally FULL of speech and language opportunities. We can work on speech sounds, vocabulary, grammar, expanding communication, storytelling, and so much more! We use toys strategically to help support our speech and language goals. What may look like simple stacking cups to some is the opportunity to practice early language sounds, vocabulary, speech sounds, storytelling, and so much more!
Play-Based speech therapy truly offers so many benefits in fostering speech and language development. By incorporating play into therapy sessions, speech therapists can create a natural learning environment that motivates and engages children. The power of the play lies in its ability to facilitate connection, develop speech and language skills, and improve the generalization of skills. With this approach, we make the language learning journey fun.
Lauren Greenlief