Metro East Therapy, Inc.

Metro East Therapy, Inc. 🗣️We provide speech & language therapy, & dyslexia testing & therapy….evidence-based without the woo-woo

04/23/2026

👉🏻Let’s set the record straight-

Before your child enters kindergarten, do we expect them to know all of their letters and sounds? 🚌

No. 🚫

💡But, if your child has been in a setting where this skill is being taught and you aren’t seeing retention, we may want to take a look.

💨In general, kids learn alphabetics fast. If we find a child makes inconsistent, slow growth then it’s time we provide more (🧠especially if there is a family history of reading challenges/or history of speech/language delay)

👀Notice how we aren’t focusing on memorizing letters in alphabetical order? No flash cards here. It’s important to help young kids “latch” on to more than memorizing letters without context.

🥳👏This young learner? She went from knowing 8️⃣ sounds in December, to2️⃣3️⃣ sounds just 3 months later thanks to Ms. Hannah‼️ Just two times/week for 30 minutes 😱

🖍️Ready to get your soon-to-be-kindergartener ready? Let’s do it this summer ☀️

🌈Play. The foundation of language. ☀️
04/21/2026

🌈Play. The foundation of language. ☀️

As we have always said, IQ testing DOES NOT PREDICT READING OUTCOMES
04/17/2026

As we have always said, IQ testing DOES NOT PREDICT READING OUTCOMES

04/14/2026

✔️One of the biggest misconceptions about dyslexia?
That we have to “wait and see.”

🫣Surprise! We don’t.

🚌Kindergarten (and earlier!) is often when early signs become clear…and identifying them early allows us to intervene before reading struggles compound.

Early identification isn’t labeling. It’s supporting. 👊🏻

04/08/2026

🗣️If you paid for comprehensive testing and received a report with nothing but…

👎generated scores
👎no goals
👎no thorough breakdown of skills
👎no idea of what it all ACTUALLY means

Then you paid for someone’s time to administer testing, but received no clinical expertise 💁🏼‍♀️

✔️Guess what? In this office we are seasoned diagnosticians AND skilled clinicians.

This actually matters A LOT.

03/11/2026

Yes, it’s true.

Many children who struggle with reading aren’t behind because they don’t practice enough. They’re missing specific foundational skills that need explicit instruction in order to improve. ⬇️

When those gaps aren’t identified, kids often end up practicing the same mistakes over and over…this leads to frustration for both the child and parent. You don’t need to spin your wheels, we can help.

🔎Our office focuses on identifying exact skills a child is missing and creating a targeted plan to help them move forward with confidence.

If you’re considering getting your child additional support this summer, Dr. Maggie Block is hosting complimentary screenings this weekend.

Each screening includes:
✔️Identification of specific skill deficits
✔️Insight into where your child is performing
✔️A recommended plan of care by our office

Questions? Happy to help. Steffany@metroeasttherapy.com

✨Early identification can change the entire trajectory for a student with dyslexia.✨That’s why education and awareness a...
03/06/2026

✨Early identification can change the entire trajectory for a student with dyslexia.✨

That’s why education and awareness among future clinicians matters.

Dr. Maggie Block recently had the opportunity to speak with undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology students at Rockhurst University about dyslexia, sharing insights on assessment, intervention, and the role SLPs play in literacy.

Conversations like these help move the field forward and strengthen support for individuals with dyslexia.

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Spots are going fast!  Don't forget to get yours!Have you reserved your spot with Dr. Block for the upcoming consultatio...
03/05/2026

Spots are going fast! Don't forget to get yours!

Have you reserved your spot with Dr. Block for the upcoming consultations on March 14th? This year, we are doing things just a little bit different and THIS is step one! We're excited about this for a variety of reasons, but here are just a few:

✨Meet our amazing, Dr. Block
✨See our office
✨Speak with Dr. Block about your child's struggles & your goals for them
✨Receive a specialized treatment plan specific to your child
✨Reserve your spot
✨Leave with realistic expectations for what is to come
📧 Email Miss Steffany ✨steffany@metroeasttherapy.com✨ today if you have any questions or to book your child’s consultation!

Many parents are told, “They’ll grow out of it.”But research shows early speech sound disorders can be one of the earlie...
03/03/2026

Many parents are told, “They’ll grow out of it.”
But research shows early speech sound disorders can be one of the earliest signs of dyslexia risk.

Awareness + screening = prevention.

✨✨If your child is showing signs of struggle...
A quick screening can help us understand how to support them next! It is important to note, a screening doesn't mean something is wrong. It means we get clarity, direction, and a plan!

✨✨Contact us today...
Email Miss Steffany (steffany@metroeasttherapy.com) to inquire about scheduling a screening!

03/01/2026

☀️Join us for our summer therapy program! 🕶️

It may not feel like it now, but summer break is right around the corner and it’s time to get plans in place!

Summer therapy sessions are great for kiddos who need an extra “boost” within the following areas:
🧠 reading
🧠 writing
🧠 speech
🧠 language
🧠 math

Summer sessions will begin the week of June 1st and end August 7th. This is 10 weeks worth of sessions. Participating in this program is committing to all 10 weeks! Of course, we work around vacations and offer makeups.

🗣️🗣️🗣️NEW THIS YEAR we will kick off the program with a consultation with our owner, Dr. Block. Consultations will take place on March 14th (don’t fret if this date doesn’t work for you, we are happy to work with you). During this consultation you will learn more about our program, receive a treatment plan specific to your child and learn what to expect this summer!

Reminder: we are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield! Contact your insurance today and verify your speech therapy benefits.

📧 Email Miss Steffany ✨steffany@metroeasttherapy.com✨ today if you have any questions or to book your child’s consultation!

Today we are going to answer a few FAQ's about our screenings!💬✨First, let's start with what screenings are not... Scree...
02/27/2026

Today we are going to answer a few FAQ's about our screenings!💬

✨First, let's start with what screenings are not...
Screenings are not evaluations and they do not result in a diagnosis, and you will not receive a report.

✨Now, for what screenings are...
Screenings are a great way to pull back the curtain and see if there is something more worth looking into. They are a great place to start if you have concerns and want to know if further testing is needed.

✨What should I expect at a screening❔
The screening takes about 15-20 minutes and is done in person or over zoom; our diagnosticians (Dr. Block or Meagan Wright) will give a few short assessments (subtests from standardized tests) that allow them to see if your child is at-risk for dyslexia or if other language-based issues present.

How do I get the results ❔
The last few minutes of the screening will be designated for the diagnostician to spend some time discussing the results and next steps with you.

✨✨A quick screening can help us understand how to support them next! It is important to note, a screening doesn't mean something is wrong. It means we get clarity, direction, and a plan!

✨✨Contact us today...
Email Miss Steffany (steffany@metroeasttherapy.com) to inquire about scheduling a screening!

Address

910 N Main Street
Edwardsville, IL
62025

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+16185818304

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