Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy

Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy We help a wide clients who are dealing with a variety of conditions, including Autism, language cha

When people think about speech delays, they often picture a child who isn’t talking.But communication differences can sh...
04/25/2026

When people think about speech delays, they often picture a child who isn’t talking.

But communication differences can show up in many different ways.

Some children are very quiet and rely on gestures or observation.

Some talk often but are difficult to understand.

Others have strong language skills but struggle with the social side of communication.

Each pattern tells us something different about how a child’s communication system is developing.

Looking closely at the pattern helps us understand what kind of support might actually be helpful.

If you’ve been noticing differences in how your child communicates, it’s okay to be curious about it. Conversations like these are often the first step toward clarity.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

It can feel unsettling when a preschool teacher brings up a concern.Sometimes it’s about speech sounds that are harder t...
04/22/2026

It can feel unsettling when a preschool teacher brings up a concern.

Sometimes it’s about speech sounds that are harder to understand. Sometimes it’s language, following directions, or social communication with peers.

Hearing this doesn’t mean something is wrong. Teachers simply spend a lot of time observing children in group settings, and they can sometimes notice patterns that are harder to see at home.

An evaluation isn’t about creating more worry. It’s about bringing clarity.

Sometimes we confirm development is moving along as expected. Other times we identify areas where gentle support could make things easier.

Either way, families leave with a clearer understanding of what’s happening and what next steps might look like.

If a teacher has mentioned a concern and you’re unsure what to do next, we’re always here to talk it through.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

One of the biggest misconceptions about seeking support is that something has to be “wrong” first.You don’t need a diagn...
04/16/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about seeking support is that something has to be “wrong” first.

You don’t need a diagnosis.
You don’t need a label.
And concerns don’t have to be severe to be worth exploring.

Many families reach out simply because something feels uncertain. Sometimes an evaluation confirms that development is moving along just as expected. Other times it helps us understand where gentle support might be helpful.

Either way, asking questions is a meaningful step toward clarity.

At Inside Out, we provide comprehensive evaluations from birth and up. If you’ve been wondering about your child’s speech, feeding, or regulation, you’re always welcome to reach out and talk it through.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

This is one of the most common questions parents ask.“What if we come in for an evaluation… and everything is fine?”That...
04/14/2026

This is one of the most common questions parents ask.

“What if we come in for an evaluation… and everything is fine?”

That outcome is actually something we’re happy to see.

Evaluations don’t automatically lead to therapy. Sometimes they simply confirm that a child’s development is on track. Other times they help us notice patterns early, when support can be gentle and effective.

Either way, families often leave with something valuable: clarity.

And clarity tends to soften a lot of the worry that comes with uncertainty.

If you’ve been wondering whether an evaluation might be helpful, we’re always happy to talk it through with you.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

By age 2, most children are using around 50 words and beginning to combine words.Development varies—but if your child ha...
04/09/2026

By age 2, most children are using around 50 words and beginning to combine words.

Development varies—but if your child has fewer than 20 words, isn’t combining words, or seems consistently frustrated, it may be worth exploring.

An evaluation brings clarity—not pressure.

We offer assessments from birth and up if you’d like direction.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

Snoring in children is often brushed off as something minor.But consistent snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or ...
04/07/2026

Snoring in children is often brushed off as something minor.

But consistent snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or open-mouth posture can be signs that a child’s airway is working harder than it needs to.

Breathing patterns don’t just affect sleep. They can influence attention, regulation, growth, and speech development. The airway is part of a larger, interconnected system.

This doesn’t mean something is wrong. It simply means it may be worth getting curious.

If you’re noticing these patterns, we’re happy to talk it through and help you understand what might be happening.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

Feeding struggles can feel confusing.Maybe your child eats only a small number of foods. Maybe certain textures are comp...
04/03/2026

Feeding struggles can feel confusing.

Maybe your child eats only a small number of foods. Maybe certain textures are completely off limits. Maybe meals bring tension, tears, or shutdown.

It’s easy to wonder, “Is this just picky eating?”

Sometimes it is. And sometimes it’s connected to sensory processing, oral motor skills, or a nervous system that feels overwhelmed.

Feeding challenges are not about willpower. They’re not about being stubborn. They’re often the body communicating that something feels like too much.

If you’re unsure where your child falls, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re happy to help you think it through.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

It can feel confusing when your child is talkative and expressive at home… but goes completely quiet in other settings.Y...
04/01/2026

It can feel confusing when your child is talkative and expressive at home… but goes completely quiet in other settings.

You know they have the words. You’ve heard them. So when they shut down at school, in groups, or around unfamiliar adults, it can leave you wondering what’s going on.

Often, this isn’t about behavior. It isn’t about refusal.

It can be a nervous system response.

Some children have the communication skills, but when their body feels anxious or overwhelmed, access to those skills temporarily narrows. Safety and regulation come first. Speech follows.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These patterns are more common than many families realize, and there are supportive ways to approach them.

When you’re ready, we’re here to talk it through and help you understand what might be happening beneath the surface.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

Communication changes can feel quiet at first.Maybe you notice yourself repeating things more often. Maybe conversations...
03/27/2026

Communication changes can feel quiet at first.

Maybe you notice yourself repeating things more often. Maybe conversations feel more effortful, or you find yourself holding back because it’s easier than trying to explain again.

These experiences are more common than people realize. And they don’t mean something is wrong with you.

Speech therapy isn’t just for children. Adults deserve support that feels collaborative, respectful, and grounded in understanding how the whole system works together—breath, voice, body, and nervous system included.

If communication has been feeling harder than it used to, you don’t have to push through it alone. When you’re ready, we’re here to talk and help you explore what support might look like.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

Echolalia is often misunderstood.When a child repeats words or phrases, it isn’t just copying. It can be a way of proces...
03/24/2026

Echolalia is often misunderstood.

When a child repeats words or phrases, it isn’t just copying. It can be a way of processing language, regulating their nervous system, expressing feelings, or connecting with the people around them.

Support doesn’t come from trying to stop repetition. It comes from slowing down, modeling meaningful language, and creating space where communication feels safe and supported.

Small shifts, like using shorter phrases, allowing silence, and speaking from the child’s perspective, can make a big difference over time.

If you’ve been wondering how to support a child who uses echolalia, you’re not alone. We’re always here to help you understand what communication might look like beneath the words.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com

Reading with your child isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about connection.Small moments like noticing pictures toget...
03/18/2026

Reading with your child isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about connection.

Small moments like noticing pictures together, using playful voices, or reading the same book again and again help create safety, engagement, and language growth over time.

When reading feels shared and enjoyable, children are more likely to stay regulated, curious, and connected. And that’s where communication really begins to grow.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support language development in simple, everyday ways, start here. Slow down, follow their lead, and let reading be something you experience together.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com


At Inside Out, we don’t “fix” repetition.We listen to it.Echolalia is not random. It’s not meaningless. And it’s not som...
03/13/2026

At Inside Out, we don’t “fix” repetition.

We listen to it.

Echolalia is not random. It’s not meaningless. And it’s not something to rush away from.

For many children, repetition is how language begins to take shape. It’s how they process, connect, regulate, and practice before flexible speech fully emerges.

When we slow down and listen beneath the words, we often find intention, emotion, and meaning already there.

If you’ve been wondering what your child’s repetition might be communicating, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you listen differently.

🌈 Inside Out Speech & Language Therapy
📍 8700 Menchaca Rd Suites 105-106, Austin, TX
📞 512-733-9541
✉️ info@insideoutspeech.com
🌐 www.insideoutspeech.com


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Angela Murphy, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Austin, Texas. Angela grew up in Houston where she was involved in choir, Girl Scouts, and soccer as a youth. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Texas before attending the University of Kansas, where she obtained her Masters in Speech Language Pathology.

Angela has over 18 years’ experience performing speech therapy in a variety of settings, including schools, outpatient clinics, home health, and private practice. She has successfully treated clients dealing with a variety of conditions, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Apraxia, phonological (speech) disorders, social cognitive difficulties, and trauma, among others. Additionally, Angela uses techniques including PROMPT, TBRI, and Somatic Experiencing during treatment. Her holistic approach centers around using a wide range of tools to create treatment plans unique to each patient’s individual needs, while also incorporating lightness, humor, fun, movement, and play.

Call (913) 220-0221 or email angela@insideoutspeech.com today to learn more.