Encompass Therapy Center

09/09/2025

At Encompass, we love teaching skills by having fun! This new wall activity, set up by our Occupational Therapy team, focuses on gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and motor planning skills.

By following the lines with their hands, pointer finger, or even a toy car, our kiddos get to combine movement with focus. This helps build the foundational skills they need to participate in everyday activities!

08/29/2025

08/28/2025

✨ We’ve got something fun cooking! ✨

Embrace Transition Community is hosting a Pampered Chef Pop-Up Party online starting today and running through August 29th!

Not only will you get to snag some amazing kitchen must-haves (hello, quick dinners + yummy treats), but a portion of every purchase will support Embrace’s mission of providing resources to individuals with autism (and their families) as they transition into adulthood.

🛒 Shop the party here: https://table.pamperedchef.com/party/2352602vte
📅 Orders close August 29th!

Let’s have some fun:
👉 Comment below with your go-to Pampered Chef item (or the one you’ve always wanted to try).
👉 Or tell us your must-have kitchen gadget—who knows, it might be part of the party!

Thank you for supporting Embrace Transition Community while filling your kitchen with tools that make life easier (and tastier!).

08/27/2025

At Encompass, we embody our core values of Integrity, Growth, Passion, Community, and Collaboration each day. Sometimes we even wear them on our shirts! 💚

08/26/2025

At the Autism Hero Walk: Detroit, we celebrate our every day superheroes, and we want to know who you walk for! Drop a comment below and tell us about the hero in your life.

To register for the Autism Hero Walk at the Detroit Zoo, please visit aaomwalk.com to join as an individual, join an already existing team, or create a new team. Once you are registered, you will receive a personal fundraising page, and you can begin fundraising in honor of your hero!

08/19/2025

Last week, we had the opportunity to set up a booth at the Ogemaw County Fair to promote our West Branch location!

Throughout the week, we connected with community members who were curious about our services—some asking about speech therapy, others interested in job opportunities, and many learning more about ABA.

The biggest highlight was being able to talk with so many people and share who we are. It was incredible to see the community come together and support one another at the fair. We’re grateful for the chance to spread awareness and continue building connections in West Branch!

08/14/2025

Thank you, Auburn Williams Fire Association, for taking the time to come visit our Auburn center today! Our clients and team members had a blast! 🚒

08/12/2025

We are excited to welcome Alexis Laskowski, BCBA, to the Encompass team! 🎉

Lexi is passionate about working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). What inspires her most is the daily opportunity to witness growth - not just in the incredible clients we support, but in her coworkers and herself as well. Every day brings new moments of progress, learning, teamwork, and she truly feels lucky to be a part of that journey!

Outside of work, Lexi loves being outside (especially in the summertime), when she gets to spend time with friends, family, and her puppy! Whether she is swimming, playing sand volleyball, or just going on a walk with her puppy, Enzo, she’s always happiest in the fresh air and sunshine. Being active and surrounded by good company is her favorite way to unwind and have fun!

08/08/2025

We were honored to participate in Central Michigan University’s SLP Job Fair last week, where our Chief Quality Officer, Amy Lee-Drayer, and AAC Coordinator, Megan Hughey, provided valuable guidance to graduate students entering the Speech-Language Pathology field.

Our team offered insights on interview preparation, professional expectations for new clinicians, and career development across various clinical settings. Amy and Megan engaged with students individually to discuss our approach to speech and feeding therapy, with particular emphasis on natural environment teaching methodologies, maintaining professional work-life balance, and fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

We extend our sincere appreciation to CMU and Professor AnnMarie Bates for the invitation to participate in this important professional development opportunity. We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting the next generation of Speech-Language Pathologists in 2025!

08/04/2025

We’re considering launching a fun, structured after-hours social group just for teens with autism — a place to build social skills, make friends, and just be themselves in a supportive environment!
We’d love YOUR input to help shape it!

If this is something you'd be interested in, please comment below or direct message us with some thoughts on the following questions!

1. How often would you prefer to meet?
📅 Once a week
📆 Every other week (bi-weekly)
🗓️ Once a month

2. Would you be open to a private-pay model for this group?
💲 Yes
💲 No
💲 Maybe – depends on cost

3. If private pay, what would you consider a reasonable price per session?

Your feedback will help us design something meaningful, fun, and affordable for our community. Thank you for your support!

07/30/2025

We are thrilled to welcome our newest Occupational Therapist, Marisa Dehmel, to the Encompass team! 🎉

Marisa earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Saginaw Valley State University. From a young age, Marisa knew she had a passion for working with children and wanted to help each child reach his or her fullest potential. Her favorite part about occupational therapy is that every session is unique and is centered around the client's interests--no two days are the same!

Marisa values her faith and spending time with her family and friends. She often spends her free time reading, cooking or baking, playing pickleball, and watching movies!

07/24/2025

At Encompass Therapy Center, we love making the most of sunny days—especially when it involves water play! Outdoor time isn’t just fun; it’s also a great way to support sensory exploration, social interaction, and movement. On hot days like today, you’ll find us splashing, laughing, and learning outside! ☀️