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Speech Therapy Services for Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas

Empowering communication at every age - personalized therapy for children and adults at our Grandville office or virtually!

Child Speech Therapy Services

At Exemplary Speech Services, we specialize in helping children build the skills needed to communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively. Our pediatric therapy services address a wide range of speech and language challenges in a warm, supportive environment.

 

We provide treatment for:

Early Language Delays: Support for late talkers and toddlers who may need extra help developing speech.

Speech Sound Disorders: Correcting articulation issues and phonological delays.

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Retraining orofacial muscles for proper swallowing, nasal breathing, and tongue thrust elimination for optimal speech and oral function.

Receptive & Expressive Language Disorders: Enhancing communication through targeted therapy strategies to support comprehension and expression.

Fluency Disorders (Stuttering & Cluttering): Techniques to improve speech fluency and empower individuals to independently manage stuttering with confidence.

Autism & Social Communication Disorders: Building pragmatic language skills to help children engage with peers and adults for academic and social success.

Voice Therapy: Treatment for optimizing healthy vocal function and quality, and teaching healthy vocal habits.

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Don't wait. Don't Settle. Early intervention & specialized treatment is key.

Adult Speech Therapy Services

We provide comprehensive therapy services for adults seeking to improve skills related to speech clarity, stuttering, voice disorders / voice modification, TBI, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. We always begin with a comprehensive evaluation and sessions are offered in-clinic or virtually for your convenience.

We are an inclusive practice providing services to all (see our Non-Discrimination Statement below).

Our Adult Services Address:

Orofacial Myofunctional: Retraining orofacial muscles for proper swallowing, nasal breathing, and tongue thrust elimination for optimal speech and oral function.

Voice: Skill training to optimize vocal quality, modify tone, pitch, and volume and instill healthy vocal habits—for public speaking, singing, or finding a voice that feels authentic/affirming.

Fluency (Stuttering): Techniques to improve speech fluency and empower individuals to independently manage stuttering with confidence.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions: Supporting recovery through strategies to help individuals regain communication, and cognitive skills.

Cognition & Communication for Aging Adults: Attention, memory and communication for optimized safety and quality of life through therapeutic exercise and compensatory strategy training.

Interested in services for yourself or a loved one? Contact us to learn more about our adult therapy programs.

Our Process - What to Expect

1. Free Consultation

Every journey begins with a conversation. When you reach out, whether via phone, text, or email, your consultation has begun! Our entire team has clinical knowledge and will discuss your concerns, answer questions, and recommend next steps.

 

Possible next steps:

-Recommending evaluation

-Monitor needs at home

-Consult with another healthcare provider such as counseling or audiology.

Pediatric speech therapy session

2. Comprehensive Evaluation

Our therapists will conduct a thorough assessment to identify areas of strength and need. Evaluation may include standardized testing, informal assessments, observations, checklists, rating scales or milestones.

 

Please note for first appointment:

-Evaluation starts with a parent interview to review intake

-Written report generated after visit

-Plan on no longer than 1 hour

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3. Personalized Treatment Plan

We craft individualized therapy plans based on each client’s unique needs. Sessions are one-on-one, and are designed to be experienced as safe, welcoming, engaging and fun.

 

Our team is committed to:

-Helping every client feel safe and regulated to optimize engagement.

-Utilizing therapy time wisely to ensure goals are being met in a timely manner.

 

Pediatric speech therapy parent consultation

4. Ongoing Support and Progress Tracking

Therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. We continuously monitor progress, adjust goals as needed, and keep parents/caregivers involved every step of the way.

 

You can count on:

-Communication with your therapist at every session to ensure a whole-person approach and meet clients where they're at.

-Regular updates about progress and guidance for practicing at home.

Get started today – contact us for more information!

Payment Options

We are in-network with the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield United Health Care Cigna
ASR Humana/Tricare Priority Health

*Patients are responsible for knowing their plan, benefits, visit limits and if applicable, co-pays. You can obtain this information about your plan by calling the phone number on your card.

We also accept HSA, FSA and credit card through our secure patient portal. Out-of-pocket medical expenses are a tax write-off.

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