Speech Unbound

Speech Unbound We are a speech and language clinic who loves to get families involved!

05/05/2026

What do you call a sleeping bull??

05/05/2026

when your therapy session was clocking — parents got involved & the kids plan aligned with your plan 🤌🏼🫡🫶🏼🤩

🧠 Mindful Monday: Language 101 🗣️Happy May! This month is Better Speech, Language, & Hearing Month, and we are starting ...
05/04/2026

🧠 Mindful Monday: Language 101 🗣️
Happy May! This month is Better Speech, Language, & Hearing Month, and we are starting with the foundation of everything we do: Language.
Many people think "Speech" and "Language" are the same thing, but they are actually two different pieces of the communication puzzle. While Speech is the physical act of making sounds, Language is the system of expressing, understanding, and applying the rules we use to share our thoughts.

1. Receptive Language (The Input 📥) This is how we understand.
Do they follow directions?
Do they understand the "who, what, and where" of a story?
Can they point to objects when named? It’s not just about hearing; it’s about the brain’s ability to process and organize information.

2. Expressive Language (The Output 📤) This is how we share our thoughts, needs, and feelings.
Are they using words, signs, or an AAC device?
Are they putting sentences together?
Can they tell you about something that happened?

3. Cognitive Communication This is the "brain power" behind language. It involves memory, attention, problem-solving, and organization. Whether someone is navigating a social interaction or trying to remember the steps of a task, cognitive communication is the engine that keeps it all running.

Our goal as SLPs isn't just "teaching words"—it’s about ensuring the whole language system is working together so we can connect with others.

05/04/2026

Sarah says..

Who should be providing therapy to target the skill of speech sound production??

You should know:
🤌🏼Voice: activity of vocals folds
💪🏼Place: location that constriction occurs
🫶🏼Manner: how the breath is obstructed or released

If you can't explain the Form, Content, and Use of language—and how they intersect with speech sounds—then you aren't treating the whole child.
A brief overview:
💫Form: The rules and structure of sounds.
💫Content: The meaning behind the words.
💫Use: How we use those sounds to connect with others.

Additionally, you should know:
🌟Perception: Can the ear hear the difference?
🌟Production: Can the mouth make the sound?
🌟Phonological Awareness: Does the brain understand the "rules" of sounds?

05/01/2026

Sarah says…
Why do we stim??

05/01/2026

May is better speech and hearing month!! Get ready for positive vibes and lots of education! Anndddd… maybe some hot topic conversations… what are you hoping to discuss??

05/01/2026

🖐️ Activity of the Month: Simon Says

It’s not just a game; it’s a powerhouse for brain development! Simon Says is one of the best ways to work on Receptive Language and Executive Functioning while having a blast.
🖐️Auditory Processing: The individual has to listen closely to distinguish between "Simon says..." and just the command.
🖐️Inhibitory Control: This is a "Cognitive Communication" skill! It’s the ability to stop a physical impulse (like touching your nose) when the "Simon says" rule isn't met.
🖐️Body Awareness: It helps individuals map out where their parts are in space.
🖐️Following Directions: You can start simple ("Touch your toes") or get complex ("Touch your toes, then clap twice").

How to play at home:
- Start as the Leader: Model the actions clearly so they can pair the words with the movement.
- Level Up: Add descriptors! "Simon says touch something blue" or "Simon says hop slowly."
- The Switch-Up: Let the other person be "Simon." This flips the script to Expressive Language, requiring them to formulate a clear command for you to follow.

📚 Autism Resource Library: Where to Learn MoreSpeech & Communication (The SLP Corner) 🗣️ASHA (American Speech-Language-H...
04/30/2026

📚 Autism Resource Library: Where to Learn More
Speech & Communication (The SLP Corner) 🗣️

ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association): The official evidence-based breakdown of how SLPs support Autistic individuals across the lifespan.
Website: asha.org/public/speech/disorders/autism

04/30/2026

Ms. Loren shares how she turns her patient’s interests into silly-people-games. She also shares how she shapes these interactions to model functional language and social story development!

Comment a 🫡 if you love this as much as we do!!

04/30/2026

Sarah says…
Let’s chat ABA.
Yes there’s a place for when ABA is needed but that doesn’t mean every child with a diagnosis of autism will need ABA.

❓ Question of the Day: What is ABA? (And how does it work with Speech?)Q: What is ABA?A: ABA stands for Applied Behavior...
04/29/2026

❓ Question of the Day: What is ABA? (And how does it work with Speech?)
Q: What is ABA?
A: ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. Speech Therapists are the masters of communication, ABA focuses on the behavioral support that allows a child to use those skills successfully across their whole day.

How the Partnership Works:
💙Behavioral Support for Communication: ABA helps reduce frustration-related outbursts, making it easier for a child to focus on their speech goals.
💙Skill Generalization: While the SLP teaches the skill in the clinic, the ABA team helps the child use that same skill at home, at school, and in the community. As long as the ABA/BCBA therapists are willing to travel to different locations.
💙AAC Implementation: The SLP selects the right communication device (AAC), and the ABA provider ensures it’s used consistently during daily routines while following the plan and strategies that the SLP provides.

✨Remember, communication is not a trained behavior, it is a dynamic skill that needs to be taught and supported through evidence-based practices that SLPs are educated on.

04/29/2026

🐾 Pawject Manager Report: The "Big Dog" Goals 🐾
Date: April 29th
Status: Thinking about the Future.

Are you able to catch my processing time and communicative responses in this video?? See how my mom supports my communication??

I was looking at my puppy photos today. Back then, I didn't know how to "work"—I just knew how to chew on shoes and trip over my own paws. Now, I have a job! I have a badge, a routine, and I know how to advocate for myself (mostly by communicating if I would like to say hello to someone or not).

I hear the humans are talking about "Independence as an Adult." Even though I’m a dog, I think I get it. Being a "Big Dog" isn't about doing everything alone—it's about:
⭐️Knowing your strengths: I’m a professional snuggler, and I use that to help people!
⭐️Knowing your needs: When the clinic gets too loud, I know how to go to my "safe spot" for a break.
⭐️Having a Voice: I don't use words, but everyone here knows exactly what I’m saying because I’ve learned how to "communicate with intent."

We aren’t just helping my friends get through today’s session. We are helping them become "Big Dogs" in their own way—adults who are proud of their neuro-spice, who can tell the world what they need, and who have the tools to chase their own "squirrels" (whatever their big dreams might be!).

It’s been a paws-itive April! See you in May! 🐾🎓 Who's excited?!


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36358 Garfield Road, Suite 1-2
Clinton Township, MI
48035

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Wednesday 8am - 6pm
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