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N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 5 I S S U ENOVEMBERHIGHLIGHTSS P T N E W S L E T T E RSynaptic Pediatric TherapiesAs November begins, we’re reflectingon all the progress children have madethis fall — and the incredible dedicationthat makes it possible. Your hard work,creativity, and care continue to make alasting difference for every family yousupport.This month is all about gratitude andgrowth. Whether you’re helpingchildren strengthen key skills orencouraging their confidence andindependence, your efforts truly shine.To celebrate the season of thanks,consider adding gratitude-themedactivities to sessions — like “thankfultrees” or simple reflection momentsthat help kids express appreciation intheir own way.Thank you for bringing compassion andconsistency to your work each day.We’re so thankful for everything you doto help children thrive! C L I N I C R E V I E W SB I R T H D A Y S +N E W H I R E SD E C E M B E R E V E N T ST H E R A P I S TS U C C E S S S T O R I E SC C CA C H I E V E M E N T SA N N O U N C E M E N T SR E M I N D E R S
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Thank you all for making our Fall Gathering so special! It was such a joy spending theafternoon together, and we hope youenjoyed it as much as we did. When you get a chance, we’d reallyappreciate your feedback to help usmake future events even better. Please share your thoughts HERE!fallgathering2025
It feels surreal! I have been so blessedto have friends, family, and colleagueswho supported me throughout thepast year! I truly could not have doneit without them! I am humbled andhonored to be fully licensed and tohave the privilege of having a careerin this field!How does it feel tocomplete your CF?CCC ACHIEVEMENTSI would encourage CFs to be okaywith not knowing everything. Ourscope of practice is vast, and youcannot know everything, especially asa new CF! Be eager to learn, becoachable, and ask questions. SPThas the best staff, and they willanswer your questions with greatkindness and insight. I learned somuch this year, often from my lead,Paige, and other therapists atMesquite! I am so excited for you asyou embark on this new post-gradseason! You can do it!S P T NE W S L ET T E R | NO V E MBE R 202 5 ISS U EH O P E S M I T HDo you have any advicefor other SLPs who arecurrently in their CF yearat SPT?
THERAPIST SUCCESS STORIESS P T NE W S L ET T E R | N OVE M B ER 2 0 25 I S SU E Therapist Success Strategy Share We want to celebrate your wins—big or small—because success isn’t justabout the numbers and every milestone has something to teach us. Yourexperience might inspire or support a fellow therapist on their own journey!CLICK HEREPlease take a moment to share a personal goal you’vereached recently and the strategies or mindset shiftsthat helped you get there.84Initial Evaluationsacross all clinics5,372Total Monthly Visits6,000 MONTHLYVISIT GOALOCTOBER 202589%
THERAPIST SUCCESS STORIESS P T NE W S L ET T E R | N OVE M B ER 2 0 25 I S SU EBuilding Literacy and Confidence ThroughStructured, Evidence-Based Intervention“When this 12-year-old client firstbegan literacy intervention, he wasacutely self-aware of his readingchallenges and often expressedembarrassment about needing extrahelp. He struggled to approachunfamiliar words and frequentlyavoided reading aloud. Initialassessment revealed difficulties withphonological awareness, decodingaccuracy, and automatic wordrecognition, which are all essential skillsfor fluent reading.Therapy focused on a highly structured,individualized program built onevidence-based, multisensory decodingstrategies and a systematic scope andsequence. Therapy sessions integratedsegmenting, blending, articulating,spelling, and decoding to strengthensound-symbol connections andreinforce the relationship betweenreading and spelling. Over time, he learned to apply theseskills across increasingly complexlevels, beginning with single words andadvancing to sentences and connectedparagraphs. By coupling spelling-to-read approaches with guided readingpractice, he built both accuracy andautomaticity in decoding.Today, this client reads confidently andwith enthusiasm. He takes pride inreading aloud at home and oftenvolunteers to read new material,demonstrating not only measurableprogress in literacy skills but also aprofound shift in self-perception. Hissuccess underscores the importance ofstructured, evidence-based literacyintervention that integrates decoding,encoding, and multisensoryengagement, empowering clients tobecome lifelong, confident readers.”Aanchal P., Royse City
P&C UPDATESS P T NE W S L ET T E R | NO V E M BE R 2 02 5 I SS U EWE ARE HIRINGLeads in training roles forDeSoto, North Richland Hills and Arlington,Wylie & Mesquite!Lead In Training: An Internal OpportunityWe believe in investing in our people. This is an exciting internal opportunity for current SLPs to stepinto a leadership role, leveraging the strong foundation you've built with us. This role begins as a Lead-in-Training, offering development and support. Upon successful completion, you'll graduate to a fullLead Therapist position. As a Lead, you'll provide exceptional patient care while shaping our clinicalteam and operations. You'll be instrumental in:Your Opportunity to Lead at SPTMentoring and supporting therapistsEnsuring quality care and thorough documentationCollaborating with senior leadership on policies, training, and hiringFostering a positive working environmentContributing to strategic clinical developmentYour Core Purpose: The Clinic Lead role was created to bridge the gap between clinic team membersand formal management. You are a team leader who guides through influence, not authority. Yourpurpose is to cultivate an environment where team members feel supported, can be vulnerable, and dotheir best work. Focus on being a steward of the team’s culture, collaboration, and success.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct therapy sessions and evaluations.Develop individualized treatment plans and goals.Communicate and educate parents/families.Complete all required documentation timely.Patient Care & Documentation
Provide mentorship, support, and training to clinic therapists; ensure quality careand documentation.Complete regular 1:1 meetings with each therapist on the team.Lead Team meetings for your clinic.Audit new therapist documentation for SPT standards.Train new therapists/leads on clinical procedures and the EMR.Organize observation and volunteer opportunities for SLP students and supervisethem.Supervise Clinical Fellows as needed.Participate in SLP/OT clinical interviews.Lead by example, connect your team, and keep a pulse on morale.Leadership & MentorshipCollaborate with Clinical Directors on clinic policies, procedures, and training.Participate in ongoing lead meetings and leadership trainings.Address patient/clinician discrepancies; collaborate with Senior Leadershipfor solutions.Proactively improve procedures or patient/therapist experience.Operations & CollaborationWhat You’ll BringDemonstrated experience with young children and families within SPT.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Proven organizational skills and ability to meet documentation deadlines.Demonstrated leadership ability.Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.Commitment to high ethical standards; proficient in ASHA Code of Ethics andHIPAA.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or relevant state licensure, alongwith the required degree for your position (SLP or OT).Proven understanding and embodiment of SPT's values and clinical procedures.Reach out to HR if interested!If you're an aspiring Lead Therapist eager to blend your clinical expertise with a passion formentorship and operational excellence, and are ready to grow into a leadership role with us,we'd love to hear from you.Email csmith@synapticpediatrictherapies for more info!
CLINICAL UPDATESS P T NE W S L ET T E R | NO V E M BE R 2 02 5 I SS U ETOBII DYNAVOX AACDECEMBER 12 - 1:00 PMTHUpcoming Virtualin-serviceBased on responses from our recent AAC survey, we’re planningan upcoming virtual Tobii Dynavox In-Service focused onreviewing the AAC trial and assessment process, selectingappropriate devices, and supporting caregiver training. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions, discuss caseexamples, and get hands-on guidance from our TD East TexasAAC rep, Lindsey Bautzer.For more information, reach out to Aanchal! apatel@synapticpediatrictherapies.com
DECEMBEREvents CalendarGINGERBREAD HOUSE DAYCelebrate the holiday season by incorporating therapygoals into a fun and festive gingerbread house activity!From fine motor and sensory exploration to teamworkand planning, this engaging project is a great way tospread cheer while working on essential skills. 11(THU)NATIONAL COOKIE DAYIncorporate fine motor skills by decorating cookies,or have a sensory-friendly baking activity.4(THU)UGLY SWEATER DAYBreak out your most festive, funny, or “ugly” holidaysweater! Encourage therapists and patients to comparedesigns, describe patterns and colors, and use theirsweaters as a fun conversation starter during sessions.Don’t forget to snap photos and share the cozy chaos!16(TUE)
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We’ve seen incredible progress in our son sincestarting speech therapy here. He went from barelyspeaking to forming full sentences and expressinghimself clearly. His therapist is kind, patient, andtruly cares.Thank you for making such a meaningful difference inhis life we couldn’t have asked for a better place tosupport his speech journey!I highly recommend this center!Adriana J.IrvingS P T NE W S L ET T E R | N O VE M B E R 2 0 25 I S SUECLINIC REVIEWSSamantha K.It has been really wonderfulhaving both my boys receivespeech therapy at SynapticPediatric Therapies in Wylie. Theadmins make it super easy toschedule or reschedule ifnecessary, and they have alwaysdone their best to accommodategetting my kids scheduled at thesame time so I do not have to makemultiple trips (schedule allowing).The speech therapists have beenprompt with appointments andthorough with giving a rundown ofhow my children did during theirsessions. If my kids happen to haveresistance to going to therapy, asthey have at any clinic we haveattended, I have discussed it withthe therapists and they came upwith creative methods to re-engage them. Both my childrenare progressing on their speechgoals which is always so excitingto see that “level up.” I alsoappreciate the calming colors usedfor aesthetics in this location’slobby.WylieVera M.NRHSuch a great place to bring in your child. The staffat synaptic Pediatric therapies are amazing! Kaelareally took care of my son, she is very considerate,has a kind heart, and worked hard to find whatworks best for him. I highly recommend them!Great place! Chelsey rocks!!ArlingtonFilsan A.Olivia M.DeSotoAll the ladies are specialized in speech therapy andhave a masters or bachelors degree in the field. Theyare so positive, authentic and happy all the time to helpthe kids that come to the clinic for speech therapy.I have seen improvement in the last 2 months with mychild and always be able to accommodate me ifneeded.I highly recommend this little hidden gem of a clinic.
Happy Birthday!S P T N E W S L E T T E R N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 5 I S S U EWelcome to SPT!Noemi MartinezClinic AdministratorMesquiteCayla McKenzieDecember 3Valeria VazquezDecember 9Chelsey GarmsDecember 4Analleli GarciaDecember 10Kaela PoweryDecember 16Valeria GuevaraDecember 23
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