Summer is in full swing! 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!

We’re soaking up all the sunshine, growth, and all the good vibes July has to offer! Whether your family is heading out on adventures or keeping cool close to home, we’re here to keep your little ones progressing, playing, and thriving. In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing fun summer-themed tips, activities, and updates to support your child’s speech and motor development—all while making the most of this fun vibrant season!

Interested in the Summer Camp with Language Essentials?
Fill out the Summer Camp Registration Form: HERE!
We will reach out to you with more information and the welcome packet in the upcoming weeks!
 
Deadline to sign ups  JULY 11th (7/11/25). 

*Please note: If the minimum enrollment is not met, the summer camp will be canceled and all payments will be fully refunded.*

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Make-Up Sessions, Stronger Outcomes:
The Value of Therapist Variety

We have a great staff here at Language Essentials. Everyone is highly trained and experienced in their respective fields. With the weekly sessions you or your little ones attend, it’s easy to build a strong bond with your therapist—and we encourage it! A good relationship with your therapist helps foster a productive environment for meeting your goals.

However, if a therapist is unavailable or a make-up session is needed, we are often asked about the potential disruption to routine when your regular therapist isn’t available. Let’s explore some of the benefits of working with a variety of therapists at Language Essentials:

– Reinforcement of Goals in a New Way:
It’s perfectly natural to be concerned about a disruption in routine when offered the chance to work with a new therapist. However, it’s that very routine that can be strengthened by working with someone new. Even when focusing on the same skills and concepts, a fresh perspective can deepen understanding and improve retention. Keeping your weekly sessions consistent and making up missed sessions helps reinforce goals, practice, and routine—ensuring you don’t fall behind. While it may be tempting to wait for the comfort of your regular therapist, staying consistent with your sessions and working on your goals helps you continue progressing in a timely manner. You might even discover a new way to approach a goal or find an activity you’d like to introduce in your regular sessions!

– Exposure to Different Therapy Styles:
Each therapist brings unique expertise and techniques, allowing clients to experience a variety of evidence-based approaches. All our therapists are highly skilled, and each one contributes their individual background and tools, shaped by years of experience with a diverse range of clients. When you’re open to working with multiple therapists for make-up sessions, you’re giving yourself access to a wider range of strategies and perspectives—adding more tools to your toolbox!

– Increased Scheduling Flexibility:
Having multiple therapists available for make-up sessions allows for greater scheduling convenience and ensures that clients stay on track with their goals. We all know life is busy, and sometimes the most convenient time for your schedule doesn’t align with your regular therapist’s availability. Being open to working with another therapist gives you more flexibility to fit sessions into your schedule instead of trying to work around someone else’s.

– Therapist Collaboration:
As we’ve mentioned, working with multiple therapists provides a variety of perspectives that can enhance and adapt treatment plans. One of the biggest benefits of our clinical practice is the collaboration between therapists. Our team often works together behind the scenes, sharing ideas and strategies to support each client’s goals. Your regular therapist will communicate with the make-up therapist to ensure continuity of care and a shared understanding of your progress and needs. In most areas of life, we value a second opinion or a new perspective—speech therapy is no different! Take advantage of our collaborative team and let us work together to support you.

– Building Adaptability and Generalization Skills:
Practicing communication strategies with different therapists helps clients generalize skills across settings and communication partners—an essential part of real-world success. At the end of the day, the goal of speech therapy is to help each individual communicate effectively in everyday life. That means being able to interact with people outside of our regular routines and stepping outside of our comfort zones. Practicing with a variety of speech therapists in a safe, supportive environment helps build the adaptability and confidence needed for those real-life experiences!

If you have questions or want to know more, reach out to us!
925-743-3322 or admin@languageessentials.net

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, scroll down to the bottom of the page to the contact form, HERE
Or, Checkout our INDEED LISTING
Questions or like to submit directly to us?
Contact: JOBS@LANGUAGEESSENTIALS.NET

We love a good pet friend or cherished family companion—so here at Language Essentials, we wanted to show off and celebrate the special animals in our lives. If they’re covered in fur, have fins, scales or feathers, we love them dearly all the same. 

Meet  Molly– Our Star of the Month! 🐾

Fun Facts: Richard’s  sweetest, scruffiest companion . Whether she’s strolling by the ocean with the breeze in her fur or lounging like a queen on her cozy couch throne, Molly brings warmth, calm, and a little sparkle wherever she goes. She’s got a gentle soul, a curious spirit, and a heart full of love — the kind of dog who makes every day feel just a little more special.

Such sweet sentiment about Molly, Richard. 💕

If you would like to share your pet in future newsletters e-mail Eric at: eric@languageessentials.net

July is Disability Pride Month!
• July 4th Independence Day- CLOSED
• July 7th World Chocolate Day
• July 16th National Hot Dog Day 
• June 20th National Ice Cream Day 

We here at Language Essentials are working on building an active community between the practice and our wonderful clients, you!  What are some things you'd be interested in seeing in our newsletters? Suggestions? Reach out to Eric, our Marketing Liaison here: eric@languageessentials.net
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• 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

I'd like to compliment Roy on going above and beyond in our team meeting this past month! 
Welcome to Ms. Josie! Glad to have you on the team!

Speech Therapy

Clinical Manager & Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

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