Speech Unbound

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

04/24/2026

Sarah Says…

Some environments can’t be changed!

What do you think?

04/23/2026

Fabulous question from an incredible mom to her child’s SLP:

Is it okay to not model both
modalities in every opportunity?

Life gets crazy, you’re doing your best, keep modeling and supporting language with the modality that works in that moment.

I also reminded her to set time aside each week where she could intentionally model on the SGD.

04/23/2026

Ms. Amanda talks about a favorite activity - the exercise ball!
Love all the ways we can use the exercise ball to model language and get some movement in!

04/23/2026

Sarah Says...
There is a Cost to Masking

"Stop stimming." "Sit still." "Look at me."...For a long time, therapy focused on making neurodivergent people "blend in." We now know that masking comes with a high price tag.

Every person has an amount of "brain power" (cognitive space) available at one time. When we ask a child to mask their natural movements or "not stim," they have to use a massive chunk of that cognitive space just to stay still and "look typical."
There is much less cognitive space left for the task we actually want them to attend to.

⚡️Stimming is Regulation
⚡️Stimming is Communication
⚡️Authenticity over Compliance

Q: Why are breaks from therapy important?A: Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to step back. It can feel counter...
04/22/2026

Q: Why are breaks from therapy important?
A: Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to step back. It can feel counterintuitive to stop therapy when you want to see progress, but "Therapy Breaks" are a strategic tool. Here is why we recommend them:

✨Breaking Plateaus: Sometimes a child’s brain needs time to "marinate" on what they’ve learned without the pressure of a weekly session.
✨Avoiding Burnout: Therapy is hard work! Both the child and the parents need time to just be, without a clinical goal attached to every interaction.
✨Generalization: This is the big one. Can your child use their skills at the grocery store? At Grandma’s? A break shifts the focus from the clinic to "The Village," allowing skills to become part of real life.

The Goal: We want therapy to be a spark, but the "fire" of communication happens in your living room.

04/22/2026

Sarah says…

Most people stim!

04/22/2026

Pawject Manager Report: The Power of the "Paws" 🐾

Date: April 22nd
Status: Taking five.

I’ve been watching the "Human Village" at the clinic lately, and I’ve noticed that everyone is working really hard. My friends are climbing pillow mountains, learning new words, and using their communication devices like pros. But even the best Pawject Manager knows that you can’t run a marathon at a full sprint!

"Therapy Breaks": Sometimes, the humans decide it’s time for a "break" from our weekly sessions. At first, I thought maybe they ran out of treats, but I learned that breaks are actually a strategic move - The "Marination" Period: Just like I need a nap to process a new trick, a kiddo's brain needs time to let all that learning "sink in" without the pressure of a clinical setting.
☀️Generalization: This is a big word that means "doing it at home and other environments." A break gives my friends a chance to practice their skills at the park, the grocery store, or in their own backyard.
☀️Avoiding Burnout: If I played fetch for 8 hours straight, I’d lose my spark. Kids are the same! A break helps everyone come back refreshed and ready to go.

☀️Taking a break isn't giving up; it’s giving the "Village" a chance to take the lead. Whether you’re on a break this week or pushing through your goals, remember that rest is just as productive as work! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a very important appointment with a sunbeam. ☀️🐾

04/21/2026

Curious about TD Snap? Now you’ve got even more time to explore this easy-to-customize communication software. In celebration of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, from 4 May to 8 May, we’re doubling the free trial of TD Snap to 60 days. Save the date, and learn more about TD Snap > https://bit.ly/TDSnapSLH

04/21/2026

A brand new open access article on gestalt language processing by Dr. Hoerricks () is here! And it is so worth the read.

Comment “JOURNAL” and we’ll send you the link to check it out 👇🏼

04/21/2026

Why did the teacher wear sunglasses??

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

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