Fun First Therapy

Fun First Therapy We offer in-person & virtual Speech-Language, Feeding, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work services

Tawas Office Services
Social Work: In-person or virtual for pediatric and adult clients
Speech-Language & Feeding Therapy: In-person or virtual options for pediatrics
Occupational Therapy: In-person pediatrics, with limited adult spots

Alpena Office Services
Speech-Language & Feeding Therapy: In-person or virtual options for pediatric and adult clients
Occupational Therapy: offered through Thunder Bay Fyzical

At this time, we have providers who are in-network with the following insurances: BCBS, Medicare, McLaren (Medicaid), and Humana Military/Tricare East. Fun First Therapy began in August 2017 in an effort to bring consistent, quality speech and language services to rural locations of Northeast Michigan. We began as an in-home service to families, providing private therapy for the first year, and began contracting with school ISD's in 2018. In 2020, our company widened our network and began contracting with organizations and school districts across Michigan to provide speech and language services. We now offer in-person and virtual Speech-Language, Feeding, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work services to individuals, families, organizations, and school districts throughout the State of Michigan. We also create therapy resources and materials for therapists, teachers, and parents, which are available to purchase on our Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) storefront. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fun-First-Therapy

Do the “Sunday Scaries” hit your house as the weekend winds down? 😅That knot in the stomach, the tears at bedtime, the w...
02/19/2026

Do the “Sunday Scaries” hit your house as the weekend winds down? 😅

That knot in the stomach, the tears at bedtime, the worries about school, work, or the week ahead — you’re not alone. In our most recent blog post, by Social Worker Sophie Butcher, she shares simple, supportive ways to ease Sunday anxiety and strategies you can start using this weekend.

Head to the blog to learn how to turn stressful Sundays into calmer, more confident transitions into the week. 💙

https://www.funfirsttherapy.com/post/sunday-scaries

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist to add to our "funtastic" team! This position is for a short-term mat...
02/16/2026

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist to add to our "funtastic" team! This position is for a short-term maternity leave coverage (part-time, up to full-time). This is an in-person position in Grand Rapids, Michigan. *MI SLP license required. *

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Michelle St. Aubin at (989)479-7550 ext. 2 or email mstaubin@funfirsttherapy.com. If you know someone who may be interested, please feel free to share!

We are searching for a School-Based Social Worker to add to our "funtastic" team! *Michigan License & School Social Work...
02/16/2026

We are searching for a School-Based Social Worker to add to our "funtastic" team! *Michigan License & School Social Worker Certification Required.*

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our office at (989)479-7550 ext. 2 or email mstaubin@funfirsttherapy.com. If you know someone who may be interested, please feel free to share!

📚💕 February Books & Activities for Speech-Language Therapy 💕📚Looking to add some fresh, engaging ideas to your February ...
02/12/2026

📚💕 February Books & Activities for Speech-Language Therapy 💕📚

Looking to add some fresh, engaging ideas to your February therapy sessions? Fun First Therapist Lexie Starnes has rounded up some favorite books and companion activities that target a variety of speech and language goals!

Books are a powerful way to:

✨ Target articulation in structured and conversational contexts
✨ Build vocabulary and descriptive language
✨ Work on sequencing and story retell
✨ Practice inferencing and comprehension
✨ Encourage social communication and perspective-taking

Using literacy-based therapy not only supports speech and language goals — it keeps sessions meaningful, engaging, and connected to what students are experiencing in their classrooms and communities.

Head to the blog to see our favorite February book picks and activity ideas to make planning simple and fun! 💗✨

https://www.funfirsttherapy.com/post/february-books-and-activities-for-therapy

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?   hosts a free monthly grief support group at Fun First Therapy  the second Th...
02/09/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? hosts a free monthly grief support group at Fun First Therapy the second Thursday of each month, at 12:30PM. The next group is scheduled this Thursday, February 12th. For more information, please call (989)343-2470.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?   hosts a free monthly grief support group at Fun First Therapy  the second Th...
02/03/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? hosts a free monthly grief support group at Fun First Therapy the second Thursday of each month, at 12:30PM. The next group is scheduled for next Thursday, February 12th. For more information, please call (989)343-2470.

As January comes to a close and February begins, we are gearing up for some fun Valentine's Day activities! If you're lo...
01/29/2026

As January comes to a close and February begins, we are gearing up for some fun Valentine's Day activities! If you're looking for ideas for your classroom or home, head on over to Fun First Therapy's TPT page to preview our Valentine's Day Bundle!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Activity-Bundle-10990719

What's included?
🤍 Design your own Valentine Flower Vase
🩷 I Spy: Valentine's Day
💜 Roll a Valentine Movement
🤍 Social Story: Making a Valentine for Someone Else
🩷 In-Person St. Patrick's and Valentine's Day Playdough Smash Mat
💜 Virtual St. Patrick's and Valentine's Day Playdough Smash Mat
🤍Valentine's Day BINGO
🩷Valentine's Day Color by Number Set
💜 Valentine's Day Memory Match
🤍 Valentine's Day Secret Code Activity
🩷 Valentine's Day Word Search
💜 Valentine's Day Visuals
🤍 Design your own Love Monster
🩷 Flower Vase Sequencing Activity
💜 Valentine's Day Door Heart Hangers

✨ Speech Happens All Day—Not Just in Therapy! ✨Did you know some of the best opportunities to support your child’s speec...
01/29/2026

✨ Speech Happens All Day—Not Just in Therapy! ✨

Did you know some of the best opportunities to support your child’s speech and language happen during everyday routines? 🧼🍽️🚗

From getting dressed in the morning to mealtime, bath time, and bedtime, daily moments are packed with chances to model words, build vocabulary, and encourage communication—without adding anything extra to your schedule.

In our latest blog, Fun First SLP Lexie Starnes shares simple, practical ways to use speech during daily routines, so learning feels natural, fun, and stress-free for both you and your child. 💬💛

👉 Read the blog to learn how small changes can make a BIG impact on communication!
https://www.funfirsttherapy.com/post/building-language-through-daily-routines

✨ Accepting New Speech Therapy Patients at Fun First Therapy! ✨Mary Thornton, Speech Therapist, currently has daytime op...
01/15/2026

✨ Accepting New Speech Therapy Patients at Fun First Therapy! ✨

Mary Thornton, Speech Therapist, currently has daytime openings!

Mary has experience in both school-based and clinical settings, working with children of all ages, as well as adults. She is dedicated to helping clients build strong communication skills in a fun, supportive environment. 💙

📍 Daytime appointments available
👦🏾👧🏼🧔🏻‍♂️👩🏽👵🏻👴🏿All ages welcome

📞 If you or a loved one could benefit from speech therapy, give us a call at (989)479-7550 ext. 0.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?   hosts a free monthly grief support group at Fun First Therapy  the second Th...
01/06/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? hosts a free monthly grief support group at Fun First Therapy the second Thursday of each month, at 12:30PM. The next group is scheduled for this Thursday, January 8th. For more information, please call (989)343-2470.

As we wrap up the year, the Fun First Therapy team is taking time to rest, recharge, and spend the holidays with loved o...
12/23/2025

As we wrap up the year, the Fun First Therapy team is taking time to rest, recharge, and spend the holidays with loved ones.

🗓️ Our clinic will be closed December 24th through January 1st.
We will reopen and resume normal business hours on January 5th.

If you need to reach us during the closure, please leave a message or send us an email, and we will get back to you as soon as we return.
In case of a mental health emergency, please contact your local crisis line or call 988.

Wishing you a peaceful, safe, and restorative holiday season. ❄️✨

Address

1691 E. Highway, US-23
East Tawas, MI
48730

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19894797550

Website

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fun-First-Therapy

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