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School administrators across California are managing unprecedented challenges. Special education teams are overwhelmed by rising caseloads, staffing shortages, increased compliance demands, and families who expect consistent and high quality services. Many schools are stretched thin. They need dependable SLP/SLPAs, not more uncertainty. The reality is simple. If a school cannot staff its speech therapy positions, everything becomes harder. IEP meetings are delayed. Assessment

As children grow, their speech sounds develop in a predictable pattern. While every child develops at their own pace, there are expected age ranges for when certain speech sounds are typically mastered. When these sounds are not present by the end of the expected age range, it may indicate a speech delay. Understanding typical speech sound development can help parents know when to monitor progress and when to seek support. Speech Sound Development by Age The Speech Sound Deve

When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the focus often goes to tremors or movement changes. What many families are not prepared for is how quickly communication can shift. Voices become softer and less expressive. Speech may sound mumbled or strained. Loved ones ask for repetitions over and over. These changes can be discouraging, and they often lead people to withdraw from conversations altogether. As a speech therapist in Murrieta, CA who has worked with adults

Welcome to Virtual Speech Solutions! I am so excited to officially welcome you to Virtual Speech Solutions ! This clinic has been a dream...

Every child’s voice is unique, and for some, stuttering becomes part of their communication journey. If your child stutters, you might...

If you’re a parent in California and your child has been referred for special education services, you may feel like you’ve entered a...

Experience the Benefits of Online Speech Therapy with Virtual Speech Solutions At Virtual Speech Solutions, we proudly offer online...

As a local speech-language pathologist serving families in Murrieta, Temecula, and surrounding communities, I know how overwhelming the...

When the world turned upside down during COVID-19, families and professionals alike were suddenly thrust into remote everything—school,...

If you're raising your child to speak more than one language, you may have heard well-meaning advice like: "Aren’t you going to confuse...

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have a powerful and simple tip to share with families: 📚 Read one picture book with your child every...

As a Speech-Language Pathologist here in Murrieta, CA, I’ve worked with countless families who wonder if their child’s play is “on...

As a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Murrieta, California, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is:"Is it normal...

Effective communication is the cornerstone of our daily interactions. Whether at home, at work, or in social settings, the ability to...

Are you a Special Education Director, Coordinator or School Administrator looking for reliable, flexible, and high-quality school-based...

I understand how important early identification and support are when it comes to your child’s communication needs. Whether your child is...

Not all children learn language the same way—and that’s okay! While most people are familiar with the typical step-by-step process of...

Summer is a perfect time to: Review your child’s IEP goals Address carryover needs Reinforce progress made during the school year Work on...

Imagine knowing exactly what you want to say—but the words just won’t come out. Or reading a sentence and realizing it no longer makes...

A Parkinson’s diagnosis brings with it a host of physical changes—but one of the most frustrating and isolating symptoms can be the...