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- Lucy
- Gumpert
- In-Home & Virtual Therapy
Ellicott City
Maryland
21043
United States - Play on Words
Ellicott City
Maryland
21043
United States
I focus on helping the child learn how to say sounds, words, and phrases more clearly and confidently. I often ask the parents what the child's "power" words are, or words that they say or attempt to say frequently so that we can work on repairing those. We use lots of repetition and fun activities that are tailored to their specific needs. I guide them through speech movements step-by-step, often using visual/touch cues, and of course - positive encouragement. The sessions are engaging and structured, with plenty of practice to help their brain and mouth work together more smoothly. My goal is to make therapy feel supportive and empowering — while helping the child make real, noticeable progress in how they communicate.
Parents play a vital role in the therapy process, and I view them as key partners in their child's progress. I regularly share what we’re working on in sessions if they are not able to attend themselves. I give parents easy-to-follow strategies, activities, and cueing tips to practice at home. Whether it’s practicing a few key words during playtime or reinforcing a sound at mealtime, their involvement helps carry over what we do in therapy into everyday life - which is where the biggest breakthroughs often happen. I truly feel like we are a team in helping the child find their voice!
For many children with CAS, I use AAC tools to help kids express themselves while we also work verbal speech. This can include low-tech options such as picture boards or choice cards, or high-tech tool speech-generating apps on a tablet. I frequently relay to parents that AAC doesn't replace spoken language — it supports communication and reduces frustration while their child builds their verbal skills. When children feel heard and understood, their confidence grows, and that can actually help speech development too. AAC is just one more way we make sure the child has a voice at every step.
