Word Play Speech Therapy

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Speech & Language Enrichment Class – a fun and engaging way to support your child’s speech and language development through play! What to Expect: Interactive Story Time Vocabulary & Language Themes Play-Based Learning Parent Coaching Weekly Take-Home Strategy

Looking for a fun, engaging, and skill-building summer experience for your child? Join us for speech-language + occupational therapy summer camps designed to help kids grow in communication, motor skills, and social interaction—all through PLAY!

Transitions can be challenging for toddlers and preschoolers, especially for those with language delays. Moving from one activity to another—whether at home or school—can trigger frustration, meltdowns, and resistance. However, with the right strategies, we can support young children in navigating transitions more smoothly while supporting their emotional and language development.

As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I often get questions about what toys are best to improve speech and language. The right toys (and interaction with them!) can encourage sound production, following directions, answering questions, and building vocabulary—all while making learning natural and meaningful. A toy itself isn’t going to improve your child’s communication skills but the way we use them together can! 

Word Play Speech Therapy is a private therapy company in O'Fallon, Missouri that offers play-based, collaborative speech and language services for children of all abilities in person throughout St. Charles County or virtually throughout MO. Word Play Speech Therapy is owned and operated by Ali Manahan, M.A. CCC-SLP.

Browse over 20 educational resources created by Word Play Box in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.