No tricks, just treats — October is here at Language Essentials! Check out another fun-filled newsletter with news and updates about our company, our services, and our team. We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and that it helps you stay up-to-date with everything going on in the Language Essentials Community!

October is here, bringing festive decorations, and plenty of spooktacular fun! This season is full of opportunities for growth—whether it’s building social skills at a Halloween party, practicing speech sounds with silly costumes and stories, or using OT strategies to navigate the excitement of trick-or-treating. At Language Essentials, we’re here to support your family every step of the way, helping your child build confidence, communication, and independence. 🎃

We'd like to formally welcome Esteban to the Language Essentials Team!

Esteban is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with over 10 years of experience across a wide range of settings, including public schools, private practices, medical settings, and skilled nursing facilities. With such a varied background, Esteban’s clients are just as diverse—ranging from children as young as 2 years old to adults in their 90s.

Though he doesn’t consider himself bilingual, Esteban takes pride in working with multilingual families and ensuring they feel included and supported throughout the therapy journey. He has experience working with Spanish, Urdu, Russian, and Hebrew-speaking clients and their families.

He takes his work seriously, but doesn't take himself too seriously. Esteban enjoys being creative both in his work and in his personal time—whether designing and mastering his sewing skills, learning something new, or working out to strengthen his body and decompress his mind. At heart, Esteban is a big kid who loves to play, laugh, and experience life!

Esteban will be working in all three of our locations. Be sure to welcome him if you see him in the office!

We’re so glad to have you, Esteban! We look forward to what exciting new things you will bring to the LE Community! 

 

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Witch & Wizard Sensory Slime

Slime is  great sensory tool and toy for motors kills, sensory fun, and regulation. Here's a recipe so you can custom make your own!

Steps:

1. Mix glue + water until smooth.

2. Add color + glitter; stir well.

3. Stir in baking soda for texture.

4. Add contact solution; slime will begin to form. Keep stirring until it pulls from sides of your mixing bowl.

5. Knead with hands. If still sticky, add small amounts of contact solution.

6. Once stretchy and not overly sticky, you're done! Store in a sealed container.

 

🎃 Halloween Tips 🦇:

Practice social scripts before trick-or-treating: Role-play saying “Trick or Treat!” and “Thank you!” so kids feel confident.

Costume Prep: Some kids with sensory sensitivities may struggle with scratchy fabrics, masks, or face paint. Test costumes ahead of time and use seamless underlayers for comfort.

Candy Sorting as a Skill Builder: After trick-or-treating, sort candy by color, type, or size—great for language, categorization, and fine motor practice. This is also a great practice to build to make sure there are no allergy concerns in your candy bag.

Know their limits: If crowds, noises, or flashing lights are overwhelming, plan a shorter route or create a special at-home Halloween tradition.

Follow us on Social Media for upcoming videos with more Halloween Sensory Tips and Tricks! 
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Do you love helping kids and clients master their communication and discover impactful ways to be independent—building skills and confidence with kiddos of all ages and backgrounds? Or maybe you know someone who would be a perfect fit? Then Language Essentials is the place for you! We pride ourselves on our empathetic, knowledgeable, and play-focused approach to facilitating growth through engagement.

Join a collaborative, upbeat, and passionate team that enjoys bringing a little bit of magic and laughter by helping kiddos one day at a time!

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy

• Certification from ASHA or AOTA

• California licensure 

• Must pass background check

• SLPAs and COTAs welcome to apply!

To Apply: Submit your Resume by visiting our Careers Page: HERE
Questions or like to submit directly to us?
Contact: JOBS@LANGUAGEESSENTIALS.NET

October Days to Celebrate!
• October 1st International Coffee Day
• October 10th World Mental Health Day
• October 13th Indigenous Peoples Day
• October 16th National Boss's Day
• October 26th National Pumpkin Day
• October 27th Black Cat Day
• October 31st Halloween 🎃

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• Please remember to help us keep a clean and quiet lobby for all our friends! We appreciate your help in keeping an inviting space for us all. 

• Schedule Change? Vacation? Let us know!
Help us avoid any fees for you! Call us and ask for our Scheduler, Nikka. 925-743-3322

Billing Help? Need a receipt, statement, or question about charges? We have a new email you can direct any and all of your billing questions to: billing@languageessentials.net

We have two work anniversaries this month! Ms. Kiley will be celebrating her 1 year and Flo, our Office Manager, will be celebrating 4 years with Language Essentials! We couldn't do it without you! 💖 Congrats to you both!

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