Do I need to be a current client at King Speech Therapy Services to attend a parent workshop?

No, you do not need to be an existing client to participate. Our parent workshops are open to any caregiver in the Inland Empire who wants to better support their child's communication development. Whether your child is currently in therapy, on a waitlist, or you are simply trying to understand their development better, you are welcome to attend. The goal is to give every caregiver practical tools, regardless of where they are in the clinical process.

What age range are the parent workshops designed for?

Our workshop content spans a wide developmental range, from early prelinguistic skills in infants and toddlers all the way through school-age communication and IEP navigation. Most workshop topics are relevant to caregivers of children from around 12 months through early school age, though specific sessions may focus on a narrower age group. If you are unsure whether a particular workshop fits your child's age and needs, reach out and we can point you in the right direction before you register.

What kinds of strategies will I actually learn in a caregiver communication workshop?

Workshops cover hands-on strategies you can use during everyday routines at home. Topics include Self-Talk and Parallel Talk during activities like meals and chores, how to use deliberate wait time (typically 5 to 10 seconds for toddlers and preschoolers) to give your child space to respond, and how to expand your child's sentences naturally during play. You will also learn how to identify communication opportunities in moments you might not have noticed before, like a snack time with crunchy chips or a bath with soapy bubbles.

How are these workshops different from the It Takes Two to Talk program or the Talk, Play, and Grow classes?

The It Takes Two to Talk program is a structured, multi-session Hanen-certified course specifically for parents of children aged 12 months to 4 years with identified language delays. Talk, Play, and Grow classes are caregiver-and-child group sessions organized by age. Parent workshops are typically shorter, topic-focused sessions that address specific areas of speech and language development, feeding strategies, or IEP support. They are a flexible way to get targeted education without committing to a full program, and they are open to a broader range of families.

Will the workshops cover feeding challenges and mealtime communication, or just speech and language?

Yes, feeding and mealtime topics are part of our workshop programming. Victoria King Erb holds specialized training in the SOS Approach to Feeding and Feed the Peds, so sessions can address sensory aversions, limited food variety, and how to make mealtimes less stressful while still supporting communication. Feeding and language development are closely connected, and our workshops reflect that by treating them as part of the same family experience rather than separate clinical concerns.

Can these workshops help me understand and navigate my child's IEP?

Yes. IEP support is one of the areas covered in our parent education programming. Many families feel overwhelmed by the legal and technical language involved in Individualized Education Plans. Our workshops break down what Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) actually means, what to look for in your child's goals, and how to advocate effectively in school meetings. Victoria's six years of school-based experience inform this content directly, giving you insight from someone who has worked on both sides of the table.

Are the workshops held in person at the Upland clinic, or are virtual options available?

Workshops are based out of our clinic in Upland, CA, which serves families across the Inland Empire including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Claremont, and surrounding areas. Teletherapy is also a format we use for clinical services, and virtual options for certain workshop formats may be available. Contact us directly to find out about current scheduling and whether a particular session has an online attendance option that works for your family.

Speech Therapy Parent Workshops

You spend far more time with your child than any therapist ever will. Our speech therapy parent workshops in the Inland Empire are built around that truth. At King Speech Therapy Services, we give caregivers in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and beyond the practical tools to support their child's communication every single day, not just during scheduled sessions. Whether your child is a late talker, working through articulation challenges, or navigating feeding difficulties, these workshops put the strategies directly in your hands.

A typical therapy session is one hour. Your child's week has over 100 waking hours. That gap is where real progress is either made or missed. Our family speech therapy workshops are designed to close that gap by training you to recognize communication opportunities in everyday moments: folding laundry, eating dinner, reading a bedtime story, or playing in the backyard. Parent education in speech development is not a bonus add-on here. It is central to how we work. When caregivers understand the mechanics behind language growth, they stop feeling helpless and start feeling like active partners in their child's progress.

Our caregiver workshops on communication cover a range of topics grounded in evidence-based practice and the realities of daily family life. You will learn how to use strategies like Self-Talk and Parallel Talk during routines your family already has. You will understand what joint attention looks like at different ages, why a deliberate 5 to 10 second pause can be more powerful than any prompt, and how to expand your child's sentences naturally during play. Topics shift based on the needs of each group, but sessions consistently address speech sound development, early language milestones, feeding strategies, and how to advocate for your child in school settings. Every workshop is led with the same coach-minded approach that guides our clinical work: direct, encouraging, and focused on building your confidence alongside your child's.

These sessions are for any caregiver who wants to understand their child's communication development more deeply. You do not need a diagnosis or a current therapy plan to attend. Our speech therapy training for parents is especially helpful if you have a toddler who is not yet talking, a preschooler who is hard to understand, a school-age child navigating an IEP, or a child with feeding or sensory challenges at mealtimes. Homeschooling families in the Inland Empire have also found these workshops to be a strong fit for building structured developmental support into their routines. If you have ever asked yourself "Am I doing enough?" this is the space where that question gets a real, practical answer.

Victoria King Erb, M.S., CCC-SLP, leads our workshop programming with the same philosophy she brings to every clinical interaction. Drawing from six years of school-based experience and specialized training in the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program, the SOS Approach to Feeding, and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), she does not just explain what to do. She explains why it works. Workshops are kept conversational and specific. You will walk away with concrete strategies, not abstract concepts. Think "crunchy chips at snack time" as a sensory language opportunity, not just "incorporate sensory input." That specificity is what makes the difference between a workshop you forget and one that actually changes how you interact with your child at home.

Do I need to be a current client at King Speech Therapy Services to attend a parent workshop?
No, you do not need to be an existing client to participate. Our parent workshops are open to any caregiver in the Inland Empire who wants to better support their child's communication development. Whether your child is currently in therapy, on a waitlist, or you are simply trying to understand their development better, you are welcome to attend. The goal is to give every caregiver practical tools, regardless of where they are in the clinical process.
What age range are the parent workshops designed for?
Our workshop content spans a wide developmental range, from early prelinguistic skills in infants and toddlers all the way through school-age communication and IEP navigation. Most workshop topics are relevant to caregivers of children from around 12 months through early school age, though specific sessions may focus on a narrower age group. If you are unsure whether a particular workshop fits your child's age and needs, reach out and we can point you in the right direction before you register.
What kinds of strategies will I actually learn in a caregiver communication workshop?
Workshops cover hands-on strategies you can use during everyday routines at home. Topics include Self-Talk and Parallel Talk during activities like meals and chores, how to use deliberate wait time (typically 5 to 10 seconds for toddlers and preschoolers) to give your child space to respond, and how to expand your child's sentences naturally during play. You will also learn how to identify communication opportunities in moments you might not have noticed before, like a snack time with crunchy chips or a bath with soapy bubbles.
How are these workshops different from the It Takes Two to Talk program or the Talk, Play, and Grow classes?
The It Takes Two to Talk program is a structured, multi-session Hanen-certified course specifically for parents of children aged 12 months to 4 years with identified language delays. Talk, Play, and Grow classes are caregiver-and-child group sessions organized by age. Parent workshops are typically shorter, topic-focused sessions that address specific areas of speech and language development, feeding strategies, or IEP support. They are a flexible way to get targeted education without committing to a full program, and they are open to a broader range of families.
Will the workshops cover feeding challenges and mealtime communication, or just speech and language?
Yes, feeding and mealtime topics are part of our workshop programming. Victoria King Erb holds specialized training in the SOS Approach to Feeding and Feed the Peds, so sessions can address sensory aversions, limited food variety, and how to make mealtimes less stressful while still supporting communication. Feeding and language development are closely connected, and our workshops reflect that by treating them as part of the same family experience rather than separate clinical concerns.
Can these workshops help me understand and navigate my child's IEP?
Yes. IEP support is one of the areas covered in our parent education programming. Many families feel overwhelmed by the legal and technical language involved in Individualized Education Plans. Our workshops break down what Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) actually means, what to look for in your child's goals, and how to advocate effectively in school meetings. Victoria's six years of school-based experience inform this content directly, giving you insight from someone who has worked on both sides of the table.
Are the workshops held in person at the Upland clinic, or are virtual options available?
Workshops are based out of our clinic in Upland, CA, which serves families across the Inland Empire including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Claremont, and surrounding areas. Teletherapy is also a format we use for clinical services, and virtual options for certain workshop formats may be available. Contact us directly to find out about current scheduling and whether a particular session has an online attendance option that works for your family.