Speech Therapy

Have you ever noticed your child repeating entire lines from their favorite TV show or movie, sometimes in moments that don’t seem to fit? While it might seem puzzling at first, this behavior is actually a common way that some children learn to communicate. My name is Jessica Abawag, and I’m a speech-language pathologist and the owner of Fluens Children’s Therapy. We have locations in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. Our clinic provides speech therapy services for kids 18 months to 18 years. And today, we’re going to talk about why your child might repeat phrases from television. Parents Often Wonder Why Their Child Repeats Entire Phrases from TV Sometimes we have parents come in and say, “My child’s not really talking a whole lot, but they have this favorite phrase they say over and over again. And if they’re watching TV or a movie, they’ll always rewind that movie to listen to that phrase … Keep Reading…

https://youtu.be/nkKtTFxre2I In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere, from TVs and tablets to smartphones and computers. For many families, screen time has become a regular part of daily life. And with the right strategies, screen time can become a valuable tool to support your child’s communication skills. My name is Jessica Abawag, and I’m a speech language pathologist and owner of Fluens Children’s Therapy. We have locations in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. Our clinic provides speech therapy for kids aged just 18 months to 18 years. Today, we’re going to talk about the ever-controversial topic of screen time, but most importantly, we’re going to talk about how screen time can impact a child’s speech and language development. Sometimes, Screen Time Has to Happen I think at this point, most parents know that screen time at a very young age is not recommended. Typically, it’s recommended to wait until a kid is about three years … Keep Reading…

Navigating the world of pediatric therapy can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding insurance terms. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed by these terms, which can lead to missed opportunities for essential therapy services. My name is Jessica Abawag, and I’m the owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Fluens Children’s Therapy. We provide speech and occupational therapy for kids in Tacoma, Washington, and Columbia, Tennessee. Today we’re going to be talking about what all of these pediatric therapy insurance terms mean. Many Parents Get Overwhelmed Navigating Insurance Terms Many parents get overwhelmed when it comes to navigating the insurance system. And the sad part about it is, that confusion often prohibits people from seeking out private speech therapy when their kids could really benefit from it. So today, we’re going to talk about some of the most common terms. These are not all of the insurance terms, but once you feel confident in moving forward … Keep Reading…