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Tot Talks

What is Tot Talks?

Tot Talks offers sensible, developmentally grounded strategies through social media, workshops and books to empower parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists & practice owners. It celebrates children & honors the heroes who care for them. At Tot Talks, we believe that when parents, caregivers, and professionals feel informed, empowered, and supported, children thrive. Our mission is to share practical, sensory-based and other strategies that bring confidence, connection, and joy to everyday moments.

OUR MISSION

Tot Talks is committed to inspiring, empowering, and celebrating the heroes who care for children. Grounded in early childhood development, our mission is to deliver sensible, evidence-informed strategies through social media, workshops, and publications that support parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, and practice owners.

OUR LEADER

Sue Swindeman is the CEO of Tot Talks, LLC which she launched in 2025. Through Tot Talks, she gets to do what she loves — share simple, sensory-based strategies and other tools that make everyday life easier and more joyful for children, parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and practice owners. At the heart of her approach is a deep belief in the power of family engagement and team communication to create meaningful outcomes for children and the heroes who support them.

ABOUT

Who is Sue Swindeman?

Susan Swindeman, OTR/L, has been transforming the lives of children since earning her degree in occupational therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1984. She is certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests and has advanced training in sensory processing, sensory-based strategies, neurodevelopmental treatment, and feeding. 

In 1994, Sue founded Wee Care Therapy, Ltd. and led the organization through 2024, growing it from a single-therapist practice to a multidisciplinary team of 45 passionate providers including behavioral, developmental, occupational, physical and speech therapies, along with many related services and programs. In 2024, she sold the practice to new hands that shared the same heart and philosophy.

Sue believes in the continual pursuit of excellence through advanced training, mentoring, and collaboration. She shares her experience and knowledge through international presentations and is co-author of the books Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers and Tools for Infants: Sensory-Based Strategies for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Intervention Providers. These valuable resources have been translated into German, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Sue leads workshops around the world and, when schedules allow, presents with Maureen Kane-Wineland, PhD, OT/L, or other like-minded professionals with diverse experience.

SERVICES

What Can
Tot Talks Do for Me?

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your team, expand your services, or plan for the future, Tot Talks provides insight-driven solutions tailored to your practice’s unique goals—so that your people and your business can thrive.

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Workshops

TotTalks is pleased to offer a variety of in-person and virtual workshops to suit a wide range of audiences from 1-2 people to hundreds.

Our workshops offer hands-on experiences that will educate, enhance and help develop your therapy skillset.

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Testimonials

What They Say

I appreciated the breaks to get up and move and try some of the strategies ourselves. The case studies were helpful for bringing the information to life and showing how a practitioner could apply the tools in the real world. I thought the course was full of good information.

Anonymous (OT)

I thought the presenters were engaging and kept my interest. I really enjoyed all the hands-on activities and experiential learning. I appreciated that the presenters included so much research to back-up the things they were teaching.

Anonymous (OT)

First- Thank you, nice job! I really liked all of the sensory examples and ideas with the practice included. I appreciated the presenters citing a variety of evidence based research not swayed one way or the other through bias.

Anonymous (OT)

I enjoyed the fun sensory activities built into the training. They are activities I can definitely use!

Anonymous (COTA)

This was a great training that would be beneficial to our classroom teachers. It was great to have the whole group move and participate throughout the training. I really appreciated all the updated research tied into the training to help us stay up on the evidence based research to help design our treatments.

Anonymous (OT)

I thought the information presented was informative. I think this type of workshop would be great for classroom teachers who can implement the strategies on a daily basis.

Anonymous (PE Specialist)

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