Our clinicians are licensed pediatric speech-language pathologists who have worked with children (toddlers through adolescents) for nearly 40 years, combined.  We believe that children learn best when motivated, so we incorporate speech and language lessons into fun, play-based activities that appeal to the strengths and interests of each individual child.  We also believe that parents are the experts on their own children, and we are committed to working closely with parents when designing therapy programs.  Finally, all of our services incorporate current research for best practices.

While session styles vary greatly depending on the age of the child, a typical session includes some warm-up time (for younger children) or making a schedule together (for older children), cycling through a variety of motivating activities used to facilitate speech-language development, and ending with feedback to parents and suggestions for home practice.

We encourage parents of young children to remain present and participate in sessions.  Older children often do better in 1:1 learning contexts.  While the work we do with your children may feel like play (and it often is!), it is also carefully designed to teach specific skills.  We keep data throughout sessions and generate regular progress reports that you may decide to share with other members of your child’s therapy team.

We provide the following services:

• FREE phone consultations
• FREE speech-language screenings (ages 3-6 years)
• Speech and Language Evaluations
• Individual & Group Therapy
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Consultation
• Information sessions in private schools, physician offices, and parent groups

We are highly experienced in working with families and children (toddlers through adolescents) in the areas of:

• Early language development
• Receptive & expressive language disorders
• Articulation and speech-sound disorders
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• Stuttering and other fluency disorders
• Language-based learning difficulties
• Narrative language
• Social communication
• Autism (ND affirming)
• Early literacy development
• Executive functioning

Acquired communication disorders resulting from TBI, stroke, or other medical issues

Home Services

NOTE: In order to preserve the health of our clinicians and our clients, in-person services will be offered in-home with strict safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please inquire for details.

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If you live in or around southeastern Oakland County in Michigan, you may have the option for services in your home. Private, in-home therapy has numerous benefits, including:

Access to an expert therapist and evidence-based interventions in your child’s most comfortable environment

Easy and natural collaboration between the clinician and parents

Gentle introduction between your child and the clinician can facilitate your child’s comfort and participation

Availability of your child’s favorite home toys & games AND new materials provided by the clinician keeps therapy interesting and motivating for your child

Increased opportunities for natural application of learned skills

Zero travel time and no waiting rooms for busy parents

Convenience for siblings at home

Please contact us to see if you qualify for home services.

Telepractice

NOTE: Our clinicians have experience with telepractice beginning in 2014. We are thrilled to expand this service during the pandemic to meet the communication needs of our clients. Please inquire for details.

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If you live in Michigan or Massachusetts, you may have the option for telepractice.  Telepractice offers a safe alternative to to in-person services, along with additional benefits:

Secure video connection for live instruction and support.

Access to an expert therapist and evidence-based interventions in your child’s most comfortable environment

Continuity of care and ongoing communication development in this uncertain time.

Regular parent collaboration and feedback.

Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, siblings, and work schedules.

Zero travel time and no waiting rooms for busy parents

Students are attracted to the technological element of telepractice.