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

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


Stuttering is often misunderstood.It isn’t caused by nervousness, lack of effort, or something a parent did wrong. It re...
03/11/2026

Stuttering is often misunderstood.

It isn’t caused by nervousness, lack of effort, or something a parent did wrong. It reflects differences in how the brain coordinates the timing of speech.

For many people, stuttering can vary from day to day. Stress may make it feel more noticeable, but it isn’t the root cause.

What matters most isn’t chasing perfect fluency. It’s supporting confident, meaningful communication and participation in everyday life.

If you have questions about stuttering or are wondering what support might look like for you or your child, we’re always here 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


03/11/2026

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Join Dr. Katie Goldberg from The Airway Dentists for an evening of learning, connection, and practical tools for supporting breathing, sleep, and development.

Consent in therapy isn’t about removing structure or expectations. It’s about how we movethrough them.When a child feels...
03/05/2026

Consent in therapy isn’t about removing structure or expectations. It’s about how we move
through them.

When a child feels heard, informed, and respected, their nervous system has more room to stay regulated and engaged. And when regulation is present, learning becomes more accessible.

Sometimes progress looks less like compliance and more like collaboration. Less pressure, more partnership. Less “just try,” more “let’s do this together.”

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance support with autonomy, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a space where children practice having a voice and feel safe using it.

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


If you’re curious about how your breathing patterns may be affecting your sleep, tension, or overall function, we’d be g...
03/03/2026

If you’re curious about how your breathing patterns may be affecting your sleep, tension, or overall function, we’d be glad to connect.

Sometimes small shifts in support can make a meaningful difference.

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


02/27/2026

Communication is about so much more than getting the sounds “right.”

It’s about being able to join a conversation, share an idea, ask for what you need, and feel included in everyday moments.

When communication feels hard, what often gets impacted first isn’t just clarity. It’s confidence, participation, and connection.

Whether for a child or an adult, our goal is always to support communication that works in real life, not just in practice.

If you’ve been wondering whether support might be helpful, we’re always happy to talk and 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

Most adults don’t think about their oral muscle patterns until something starts to feel off.Jaw tension at the end of th...
02/25/2026

Most adults don’t think about their oral muscle patterns until something starts to feel off.

Jaw tension at the end of the day.
Clenching or grinding.
Mouth breathing.
Neck or facial tightness.
Sleep that doesn’t feel restorative.

It’s easy to brush these off as “just stress” or “just a busy season.”

But breathing, tongue posture, jaw alignment, and muscle patterns are part of a whole-body system. The way your tongue rests, how you breathe, and how your nervous system responds to stress all influence how your mouth and face function.

When those patterns are working harder than they need to, your body feels it.

If you’ve noticed tension, fatigue, clenching, mouth breathing, or changes in how your jaw feels, you don’t have to ignore it or power through. A supportive myofunctional evaluation can bring clarity about what’s happening and what might help things feel more easeful.

If this sounds familiar, you’re welcome to reach out. We’re happy to talk through your questions and help you explore next steps.

🌈 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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Austin, TX
78748

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 9am
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Somatic Speech & Language Therapy

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.