Accepting new clients at our Grandville office!
BACKGROUND: Erin is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), board certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a master's degree in Speech Pathology from The Ohio State University.
EXPERIENCE: With over 13 years of experience working with all populations in all settings, Erin now specializes in treating needs and abilities included but not limited to: speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, social communication disorders, and orofacial myofunctional disorders, in children and adults.
Erin started her private practice, Exemplary Speech Services in the spring of 2022. She is also an Affiliated Clinical Faculty member at Grand Valley State University within the Speech Language Pathology Program, serving as a Clinical Preceptor to graduate students.
PERSONAL: Erin is married, and a mother to both kids and cats! Erin has lived in 8 states and loves traveling and nature.
BACKGROUND: Liv is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), board certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Grand Valley State University.
EXPERIENCE: Liv specializes in pediatrics and adults treating needs and abilities included but not limited to: articulation/phonological disorders, language disorders, executive functioning disorders, fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, aphasia, dysarthria, and traumatic brain injuries. Liv has specialized training to treat individuals with Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) as well as Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Liv’s additional training in John Barnes’ myofascial release serves to further her holistic approach to each of her clients.
PERSONAL: Liv lives in the Grand Rapids area. She has one cat and loves to read books!
BACKGROUND: Mackenzie is an Occupational Therapist (OT), board certified, and licensed in the state of Michigan. She holds a master’s degree in Occupational Science and Therapy from Grand Valley State University.
EXPERIENCE: With a background in school and hospital settings, Mackenzie has experience working with diverse populations. Prior to obtaining her degree in Occupational Therapy, Mackenzie gained six years of experience working as a Nurse Tech in pediatric inpatient rehab to gain a collaborative healthcare approach. She is familiar with a range of pediatric diagnoses including, but not limited to: autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, social-emotional regulation, developmental delays, fine and gross motor delays, and feeding difficulties. Mackenzie approaches her sessions with a holistic lens, aiming to foster confidence and growth through meaningful, play-based interventions. She is excited about her recent coursework on primitive reflex integration and visual perception.
PERSONAL: Mackenzie enjoys spending time outdoors and connecting with family and friends. She loves learning and taking on new projects like renovating and restoring her historic home or fostering puppies.
BACKGROUND: Alyson is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a master’s degree from Calvin University.
EXPERIENCE: Alyson has experience in the school and clinic settings with children with a variety of needs and abilities, including but not limited to; Autism Spectrum Disorder, expressive and receptive language delays, articulation delays and disorders, and Cognitive Disorders. Alyson works with preschoolers in Ravenna and Orchard View school districts during the school year and provides clinical services at ESS during the summer term.
PERSONAL: Alyson enjoys spending time with family and friends and exercising.
Our goal is to provide you with a safe, calming and welcoming experience from start to finish.
At Exemplary Speech, you will find:
-a spacious and comfortable waiting room
-a range of age-appropriate toys and play area for clients and siblings
-private 1:1 therapy space with sensory-calming elements
Our approach is holistic. This means collaborating with families to understand the "whole-child." Together, we create a treatment plan that builds on each child's unique strengths and needs. Goals are individualized and meaningful to the family and reflect developmental milestones.
Holistic also means meeting each child where they are at. We recognize that kids learn best when they are calm and happy. We are skilled at teaching and guiding kids the core skills needed to learn.
These core skills are called Executive Functioning Skills and include the ability to regulate our nervous systems, focus/concentrate, remember information, process and communicate about our emotional states, and more!
Once children are regulated, they can connect to their own sense of motivation and take action toward their therapy goals.
Your child's treatment plan may also include recommendations and referrals.
We are proud to partner with the following community providers for referral and a collaborative approach:
