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, childhood apraxia of speech, social communication 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 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: 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: Terri is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a master’s degree from Michigan State University.
EXPERIENCE: Terri has over 20 years of experience in the school and clinic settings with children with a variety of needs and abilities, including but not limited to; expressive and receptive language delays, speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, and social communication disorders.
PERSONAL: Terri is married and enjoys spending time with family including her two daughters. She also loves traveling with friends and exercising.
BACKGROUND: Abby is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), certified and licensed in the state of Michigan. She has a 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: articulation/phonological 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: Anna 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 Saint Marys College.
EXPERIENCE: Anna specializes in pediatric therapy and has experience in both the clinical and school setting. She had experience treating needs and abilities included but not limited to: articulation/phonological disorders, language disorders, fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, apraxia, and cognitive disorders. Anna has specialized training to treat individuals who are Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). Anna takes a holistic play based approach in her therapy.
PERSONAL: Anna lives in Grand Rapids. In her free time she loves spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, hiking, and reading!
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:
