Alyssa D OLeary, MS CCC SLP LLC

05/30/2026

Confused by Your Child’s School Evaluation? You’re Not Alone.

Have you ever received a school evaluation report and thought:

▪️ What do all these scores actually mean?
▪️ Does my child qualify for services?
▪️ Why does the report say one thing when I’m seeing something different at home?
▪️ What questions should I be asking at the IEP meeting?

School evaluations can provide valuable information, but they can also feel overwhelming. The terminology, standard scores, eligibility criteria, and recommendations aren’t always easy to understand—especially when you’re trying to process information about your own child.

As a speech-language pathologist, I offer school evaluation consultations for families who want help understanding:

✅ Evaluation results and test scores
✅ Eligibility decisions
✅ Speech and language recommendations
✅ IEP goals and service delivery recommendations
✅ Questions to ask your child’s team
✅ Whether additional evaluation or support may be beneficial

My goal isn’t to replace your school team—it’s to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident as you advocate for your child.

Sometimes parents simply need someone to translate the report into plain English.

If you’ve recently received an evaluation and would like a professional review, I’d be happy to help.

📍 Serving families in Massachusetts and Connecticut
📩 Message me to learn more about school evaluation consultations.

05/19/2026

🎉 Join me for a special Ask a Pediatric SLP Play Morning at The Little Barn Indoor Playhouse!🗣️💛

Have questions about your child’s speech or language development? Wondering if certain sounds are age-appropriate, if your toddler “should be talking more,” or what social communication milestones look like?

Come enjoy a fun morning of play while having the chance to casually chat with a local pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (that’s me! 😊).

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕙 I’ll be available to chat from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 The Little Barn Indoor Play Café
🎟️ $10/child (includes all-day play!)

Topics we can chat about:
✨ Speech & language milestones
✨ Articulation / pronunciation concerns
✨ Social communication & play skills
✨ AAC / communication supports
✨ When an evaluation may be worth considering

This is a casual educational community event—not a formal screening or evaluation.

Bring your little one, let them play, and come say hi! 💛

05/02/2026

Had a wonderful time connecting with parents and families at the Worcester SEPAC - Special Education Parent Advisory Council ‘s event today!

05/02/2026

04/27/2026

✨ Shoutout to an amazing local resource — Chase Gerrish of Gerrish Educational Advocacy

IEPs, 504s, school meetings… it can all feel like a lot. Chase helps families understand the process, feel confident, and make sure their child is getting the support they truly need 🤝

Having someone in your corner during school meetings can make such a difference 💛

If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling overwhelmed or unsure, she’s definitely someone to connect with!

Contact [email protected] or check out our website GerrishAdvocacy.com to see how we can help you ensure your child is prepared for a great education

04/27/2026

✨ BIG NEWS ✨

I’m so excited to officially share that my private speech therapy practice is now open in Sturbridge! 🎉

As a speech-language pathologist, my goal has always been to provide care that feels personal, supportive, and truly centered around each child and their family. This practice was built with that in mind—offering individualized, play-based therapy to help children grow their communication skills and their confidence.

I’m currently accepting new clients and offering:
🗣️ Speech & language therapy
🧠 Comprehensive evaluations
💬 AAC support & programming
🏫 School consultations
🤝 Free consultations for families

I’m honored to be able to serve local families and create a space where kids feel successful, supported, and understood.

If you or someone you know is looking for speech services, I’d love to connect 💛
🌐 www.alyssaolearyslp.com

04/27/2026

✔️ You’ve had an evaluation—but still feel confused
✔️ Your child has been in therapy, but progress feels slow
✔️ You want someone to actually explain things clearly
✔️ You’re looking for a more personalized approach

I work with families who want more than just sessions—they want understanding, guidance, and a real plan.

If that’s you, you’re in the right place.

📍 Sturbridge and surrounding communities
📩 Message me to connect

04/27/2026

If your child has been in speech therapy and you’re thinking: “Something just isn’t clicking…”

You’re not imagining it.

Sometimes therapy looks like:

* The same goals for months
* Minimal carryover at home
* Reports that don’t actually explain what’s going on

And you’re left wondering what to do next.

That’s where I do things differently.

I focus on understanding the why behind your child’s communication—and making a plan that actually makes sense for real life.

You deserve more than guessing.

📍 Serving families in Sturbridge and surrounding areas
📩 Message me to schedule a consultation

04/27/2026

Have something like this at home? 👀

You’ve already got a speech therapy tool—now let’s build language into play! 🗣️💬

Try modeling simple, powerful words while your child rides:
• “go!” / “stop!”
• “more!” / “all done”
• “fast!” / “slow…”
• “up” / “down” (getting on/off)
• “on” / “off”
• “turn!” / “again!”
• “beep beep!” 🚗

You can also:
✨ Pause and wait to encourage them to request “go” or “more”
✨ Add gestures (hand up for “stop,” push forward for “go”)
✨ Get silly—make it exciting so they WANT to communicate!

Remember: it’s not about quizzing—it’s about modeling language naturally during play 💛

This is exactly how we build communication in ways that feel fun, engaging, and meaningful.

Need help turning everyday play into real progress? I’ve got you 😊