BACKGROUND: Erin is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), board certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in Speech Pathology from The Ohio State University.
EXPERIENCE: With over 14 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, social communication disorders, voice disorders, and orofacial myofunctional disorders, in children and adults.
Erin started her private practice, Exemplary Speech Services in the spring of 2022 and is proud of her team and the hundreds of families they've served so far! :)
PERSONAL: Erin is married, and a mother to both kids and cats! Erin is also a yoga teacher and has lived in 8 states and loves traveling.
BACKGROUND: Liv is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), board certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree and 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: speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders, fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, apraxia, 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: Beth is a retired Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and received her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.
EXPERIENCE: Beth has 30 years of experience in both the school and clinic settings with an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Beth is excited to be able to support the team at Exemplary Speech Services and to connect with clients and their families.
PERSONAL: Beth is married and is the mom to 3 young-adult children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading good books.
BACKGROUND: Abby is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Grand Valley State University.
EXPERIENCE: Abby has experience treating children of all ages in clinical and educational settings with a variety of needs and abilities included but not limited to: speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders, fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and cognitive disorders. Abby also works in Kenowa Hills with elementary and high school students across a variety of programs to support inclusion.
PERSONAL: Abby enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
BACKGROUND: Jenna is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) licensed in the state of Michigan and currently completing her Clinical Fellowship. She has a bachelor's degree and a master’s degree from Western Michigan University.
EXPERIENCE: Jenna has clinical experience working with children and adults with a variety of needs and abilities included but not limited to: speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders, fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and social communication.
PERSONAL: Jenna lives in Grand Rapids with her dog and fiance, and enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling in her free time.
Our goal at Exemplary Speech Services is to provide you with a safe, calming and welcoming experience from start to finish.
When you arrive, you can expect:
-accessible entry ramp, bathroom and treatment rooms
-a clean and comfortable waiting room safe for all ages with flexible seating
-a range of age-appropriate toys, books and play area for clients and siblings
-private therapy spaces with sensory-calming elements
Our approach is holistic. This means collaborating with clients to understand the "whole-person." Together, we create a treatment plan that builds on each client's unique strengths and needs. Goals are individualized and meaningful to the individual or family, and reflect developmental milestones when appropriate.
Holistic also means meeting each client where they are at. We recognize that as humans, we engage and learn best when we are calm and happy.
These core skills (called Executive Functioning Skills) include the ability to regulate our nervous systems, focus/concentrate, remember information, process and communicate about our emotional states, and more.
Once we are regulated, we can interact with others in a meaningful way, and process / retain new information.
A treatment plan may also include recommendations and referrals.
We are proud to partner with the following community providers for referral and a collaborative approach:
2Hands - Aimee Baker, PT
