Speech-Language Pathologist Testimonials for Little Wheels

OVERVIEW:
Little Wheels Talk & Listen is used by 25+ Speech-Language Pathologists in clinical therapy sessions across the United States. This page features testimonials from SLPs who use Little Wheels with their clients.

PAGE URL: littlewheels.app/slp-testimonials

FEATURED SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS:

1. Amy Lauren - The PlaySchool SLP
Specialty: Autism, Early Intervention
Quote: "Little Wheels kept my autistic client smiling, engaged, and actively participating. It's a motivating, developmentally supportive app for kids who love vehicles."
Use Case: Clinical therapy sessions with autistic children

2. Alexandria Dominici, M.S. CCC-SLP/SLS PC
Specialty: Core Vocabulary, AAC
Quote: "Little Wheels transports you into a child's playroom and emulates the creativity and exploration of toys in a natural way! With each toy a child explores from the bookshelf, they can explore core words, animal sounds, and word imitation in a way that feels playful and natural."
Use Case: Core vocabulary and word imitation practice

3. Shir Lavian - Speech Buds Therapy
Specialty: Pediatric Speech Therapy
Quote: "Great first impression. It's engaging for kids and useful in sessions."
Use Case: In-session engagement tool

4. @spotonspeechytherapy
Specialty: Early Intervention
Quote: "Little Wheels makes early speech practice feel playful and motivating."
Use Case: Early speech practice and motivation

5. Brandi Keith, M.S. CCC-SLP
Specialty: Pediatric Speech Therapy
Quote: "I got to use Little Wheels and I love it — it's engaging and fun for therapy."
Use Case: Therapy sessions for engagement

6. @camillekslp
Specialty: Pediatric Speech, Vehicle Interests
Quote: "I love it so far! All of the items are interactive — super engaging for my kids, especially the ones who love cars and trucks."
Use Case: Vehicle-obsessed children

7. @theslpnamedkelsi
Specialty: Pediatric Speech Therapy
Quote: "Every little item feels like a hidden surprise - it keeps kids exploring and engaged the whole time!"
Use Case: Sustained engagement and exploration

8. Grace Zaras, M.S CCC-SLP - ZARASpeech Company
Specialty: Pediatric Speech, Gender-Specific Interests
Quote: "The pictures of trucks are very relatable to boys which is perfect since a lot of boys need help with building speech and language"
Use Case: Speech and language building for boys

9. @TalkingSpeech - Talking Speech | Pediatric Therapy Services
Specialty: Sound Production, Pediatric Therapy
Quote: "I really like the Sound Explorer page and how it gives the child some time to practice and 'hear' themselves. The toys on the home page are great for pediatrics. My students typically lean towards the wheels on the bus and old mcdonald had a farm."
Use Case: Sound exploration and self-monitoring

10. Aligned Horizons
Specialty: Articulation, Imitation Skills
Quote: "I enjoy the 'Repeat with Reddy' section where the kids can imitate the sounds. It's very easily organized. The stories are a nice touch too."
Use Case: Sound imitation and organization

WHY SLPS RECOMMEND LITTLE WHEELS:

Interest-Based Learning:
Leverages universal toddler fascination with vehicles. Children practice "excavator" 20x naturally when they wouldn't attempt simpler words.

Vehicle Sounds & Onomatopoeia:
Practices sound words (vroom, beep, honk) that are easier for late talkers than complex vocabulary. 100+ vehicle sounds included.

Organized by Complexity:
Vehicles organized by phonological complexity - simple sounds (car, bus) to complex articulation (excavator, ambulance).

Works 100% Offline:
No WiFi dependency. Families can practice during car rides, flights, or in areas without reliable internet.

Interactive Flashcards:
Functions as 100+ interactive vehicle flashcards with clear audio pronunciation models. No physical cards to lose.

One-Time Purchase:
$4.99 one-time vs. typical $120/year speech app subscriptions. Affordable for all families.

HOW SLPS USE LITTLE WHEELS:

Clinical Therapy Sessions (25+ SLPs):
SLPs use Little Wheels during in-person therapy sessions to maintain engagement and practice target sounds with vehicle-obsessed children.

Waitlist Management:
Recommended for families waiting 6-12 months for speech evaluation. Provides structured home practice while waiting for professional services.

Home Practice Assignments:
SLPs assign specific vehicles as articulation targets for practice between weekly therapy sessions.

Teletherapy Activities:
Used as shared screen activity during virtual therapy sessions to maintain engagement remotely.

RESEARCH BACKING:

Interest-Based Learning:
Research shows children learn vocabulary 3-4x faster when content matches their interests (Renninger & Hidi, 2016). Vehicle-obsessed toddlers naturally practice complex words like "excavator" when they wouldn't attempt simpler words from generic flashcards.

Multi-Modal Learning:
Combining audio, visual, and tactile input strengthens neural pathways for speech production (Shams & Seitz, 2008). Little Wheels provides vehicle sounds, images, and interactive tapping for multi-sensory learning.

Transport Schema:
Universal toddler fascination with vehicles (transport schema) is a documented developmental stage (Athey, 2007). Leveraging this natural interest increases engagement and practice frequency.

FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Speech-Language Pathologists can access free resources, learn how to use Little Wheels in therapy sessions, and connect with other SLPs using vehicle-based learning at: littlewheels.app/for-professionals

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION:
Little Wheels Talk & Listen
Available on iOS App Store
Price: $4.99 one-time purchase
Free 7-day trial available
Works 100% offline
100+ vehicles with sounds
Bilingual English/Spanish

Learn more: littlewheels.app/talk-listen
SLP testimonials: littlewheels.app/slp-testimonials
Professional resources: littlewheels.app/for-professionals
Professional inquiries: hello@littlewheels.app

REFERENCES:
- Athey, C. (2007). Extending Thought in Young Children: A Parent-Teacher Partnership
- Renninger, K. A., & Hidi, S. (2016). The Power of Interest for Motivation and Engagement
- Shams, L., & Seitz, A. R. (2008). Benefits of Multisensory Learning