Description:

In this inspiring episode, Nicole Yates, MS CCC-SLP, sits down with Jessica Bird, founder of Tweet Like a Bird Speech Therapy, to talk about building a private practice, balancing motherhood, and creating meaningful connections with families.

Jessica shares her journey from discovering her calling as a speech-language pathologist at age 11 on Kodiak Island, Alaska, to building a thriving business that lets her serve children and be present for her own.

You’ll love her honest advice for parents, her practical insights on feeding therapy, and her fun, authentic energy that reminds us all why we love this profession.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome + Introductions
00:17 – Jessica’s Story: From Alaska to Speech Pathology
01:41 – Why She Started Tweet Like a Bird
02:39 – Balancing Motherhood and Private Practice
03:22 – Bringing Joy and Connection into Therapy
05:32 – Jessica’s Favorite Populations to Work With
06:46 – Prompt Training + Certification Journey
07:39 – Oral Motor and PROMPT in Practice
08:50 – Feeding Therapy and the SOS Approach
10:32 – Setting Expectations with Families
11:38 – The Importance of Follow-Through at Home
12:31 – Areas of Expertise + Courses She Loves
13:27 – Myofunctional vs. Myofascial Therapy
15:13 – Literacy, Fluency, and Other Areas
16:57 – Why Jessica Stays Available to Parents
18:56 – Real-Life Stories from Feeding Therapy
19:19 – Helping Parents After a Diagnosis
20:45 – Setting Realistic Expectations in Therapy
22:22 – When It’s Not the Right Time for Therapy
23:27 – Ethical Practice and Progress Transparency
24:40 – What Every Parent Should Know
25:30 – Patience and Perspective for Parents
28:07 – Jessica’s Top 3 Tips for Parents
32:01 – The Power of Narrating Everyday Moments
34:53 – How to Find Jessica + Tweet Like a Bird
36:09 – Website + Contact Info
37:11 – Closing Thoughts

Connect with Jessica:

🌐 tweetlikeabird.com
📘 Facebook: Tweet Like a Bird Speech Therapy
📍 Serving Trinity, FL + surrounding areas