Welcome to Play Talk & Grow!
Play Talk & Grow was created from the desire to help families locally and globally learn how to improve their child’s speech and language skills. As a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 17 years of experience in the field, I have treated a wide variety of children and improved their speech. Now I want you to learn how to do it too!
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Download the latest Webinars presented by Chrissy. Parents, teachers, and therapists will learn valuable and practical information to build speech and language development. Topics include: Where to begin? – Developing First Words; Improving Speech & Articulation; Social Skills and facilitating play with peers; Play-based Intervention; Expanding Language to learn to combine words; A Parent’s Guide to Teletherapy – learn how it can benefit you.
Watch the FREE Video Tutorials.
Playing with a child that doesn’t respond is really hard! Many families struggle with how to interact with someone who doesn’t talk or show interest. There are so many things you can do to build their engagement and thus teach language. Learn how to play with your child and help them talk.
Shop the TOY SALE. 25% off Everything! These are high quality, premium toys to engage your child and help them build speech and language skills. The toys meet all 5 criteria for the perfect toy: multiple pieces, perform actions, grow the imagination, build vocabulary/concepts, and be simple. Toys will not teach your child how to talk. They are the TOOLS we use to get them talking.
If you are concerned about your child’s speech, waiting to receive services, or wanting to do more at home, Play Talk & Grow can help you start TODAY. Contact Chrissy, schedule an evaluation, and get started. Telehealth sessions are provided for individualized speech therapy.
Learn from video tutorials that will give you the power and skills to help your child talk at home.
Speech Therapy should be FUN! Contact Chrissy to learn more.
In the News…
ABCNYMoms says: “Chrissy has distilled her method for teaching children how to talk into a simple, easy to understand program featuring high quality makers and non-toxic and environmentally friendly products.” Follow the link to read more. https://abcnymoms.com/meet-chrissy-thompson-of-playtalkgrow/
“I wanted a place for parents to go to find answers to their questions and to learn real strategies and tools. I want them to feel empowered that they can support their child every day.” From my interview with Motherhood Moment. Read more here: https://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2019/08/website-spotlight-playtalkandgrow.html?fbclid=IwAR1pQogYZgXQMTscF0uRMi-xDr-UCJYhtKJ2Pg2G6IlsefdSv8fMzBoMUJE
Chrissy uses creative and natural play to engage children and encourage emergent language and communication. She is skilled at promoting child initiated, functional, and unprompted verbal and nonverbal interactions. Her dedication to improving the communication skills of children is evident in her warm and compassionate relationships with children and families.
Jennifer B.
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