Bloom Speech Therapy Services

10/18/2025

Trunk or Treat is tomorrow! 🎃 Stop by to see us for treats, smiles, and spooky fun. It’s one of our favorite events of the year and we can’t wait to see you! 👻🍬

07/11/2025

🎉 Two Years of Blooming Together! 🌸

We’re celebrating 2 wonderful years of Bloom Speech Therapy Services being open! 💬🌿

We’re so incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. Thank you to our clients and families for trusting us with your care and for being part of our journey. Watching your growth has been the biggest gift of all. 💗
As we celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear from you! If Bloom has made a difference for your family, we’d be honored if you shared a review or feel free to send us a message we can post anonymously! Your kind words help others find us and mean the world to us. 💕

Here’s to continued growth, connection, and communication. We can’t wait to see what year 3 brings! 🌼

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07/07/2025

We know we’ve said it before—and we’ll definitely say it again (sorry, not sorry)—but we are obsessed with a good sensory bin! 🙌

Pictured below: our latest creations—gardening and safari themed sensory bins! 🌱🦁

🧠🗣 Why are sensory bins so amazing for speech and language development? Let us remind you! 👇
They’re not just fun—they’re powerful learning tools. As kids dig, scoop, and explore, they’re also:

✨ Building vocabulary – Words like “scoop,” “squishy,” “buried,” “rough,” and “soft” naturally come up
🗣 Following directions – Think “Find the blue button!” or “Put the flower next to the bee!”
💬 Expanding sentences – If a child says “hippo,” we model: “I found a purple hippo!”
🧩 Learning concepts – Big/little, empty/full, in/out… all through play!

🌟 Bonus: Sensory bins are great for fine motor skills too! Scooping, pinching, pouring, and grasping build hand strength for important tasks like writing, buttoning, and cutting.

💸 Extra bonus: They can be super affordable! Many bins can be made with simple items you already have at home.

06/30/2025

✨“Is my child’s speech & language on track?”✨

We know it’s common for parents wonder if their child’s speech and language skills are developing as they should. By age 2, most toddlers:

🗣️ Say at least 50 words
👂 Follow simple directions
💬 Start combining 2 words (“more milk”)

These are just three of the milestones we are looking at when evaluating speech and language skills. Every child grows at their own pace, but early support can make a big difference. If you have concerns, don’t wait – speech and language therapy can help your child build confidence and communication skills through play-based sessions!

Contact us today to schedule an evaluation. Now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! 💙

📩Email – bloomtherapy@btsmi.net
🌐Website – https://www.btsmi.net/
📞Phone – (906) 212-2223

06/19/2025

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06/17/2025

🗣️ Is your child's speech on track?
Check out our Speech Sound Development Chart! 🌼

Children are expected to fully acquire these sounds in conversational speech by the end of the listed age. If your child is having difficulty producing sounds that should already be developed, it may be time to schedule a speech evaluation.

❗FYI- Even if your child didn’t qualify for school-based services, they may still benefit from outpatient speech therapy! Outpatient services can offer more individualized support and earlier!
📚 A 2020 review by Crowe & McLeod found that most English consonants are acquired by age 5, reinforcing how important it is to catch delays early.
✨ At Bloom Speech Therapy Services, we’re here to support your child every step of the way.

Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! 💙
📩Email – bloomtherapy@btsmi.net
🌐Website – https://www.btsmi.net/
📞Phone – (906) 212-2223

Source: Crowe, McLeod 2020. Children’s English Consonant Acquisition in the United States: A Review. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00168

06/09/2025

Summer is the perfect time to reinforce and build upon the progress your child has made in speech therapy during the school year. Consistent practice helps prevent regression, supports carryover, and keeps communication skills strong heading into the fall! ✨

Whether you’re continuing current goals or just getting started, we’re here to help! 💬

We’re also excited to share that Bloom Speech Therapy is now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance! 🩵

📧 Email – bloomtherapy@btsmi.net
The best way to reach us! We use a secure email system to keep your information safe.

🌐 Website – https://www.btsmi.net/
Use our contact form to send us a message.

📞 Phone – (906) 212-2223
If you prefer to call, please leave a detailed voicemail and we’ll return your call as soon as we can.

06/06/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

It’s been a long time coming, but we are now officially in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! 💙

At Bloom, we’re committed to making high-quality speech and language therapy more accessible for families and individuals who need it in our community.

If you or your child have BCBSM and have been thinking about starting any of our therapy services, now’s the perfect time to reach out to us!

Please note: As a small practice focused on quality care, we don’t have a receptionist—so if we’re in therapy sessions, we may not be able to answer calls right away. We promise to get back to you as soon as possible!

📧 Email – bloomtherapy@btsmi.net
The best way to reach us! We use a secure email system to keep your information safe.

🌐 Website – https://www.btsmi.net/
Use our contact form to send us a message.

📞 Phone – (906) 212-2223
If you prefer to call, please leave a detailed voicemail and we’ll return your call as soon as we can.

We can’t wait to support your journey! 🌷

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04/01/2025

✨April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month!

At Bloom Speech Therapy Services, we are proud to be a neurodiversity-affirming clinic. We celebrate and support autistic individuals by honoring their unique communication styles, strengths, and identities.

Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive space where everyone can bloom in their own way.

03/03/2025

Hello, March! 🌸 Spring is just around the corner—a season of growth and renewal! At Bloom Speech Therapy Services, we’re seeing communication skills BLOOM every day. 🌿✨ Whether it’s mastering new sounds, building confidence in conversations, or finding the right words, our clients are making incredible progress! 🌼

Just like flowers need sunlight and care to thrive, communication grows with practice, patience, and support. We’re here to nurture every step of the journey! 💬🌼

02/02/2025

Unsure if your child needs some extra help communicating? Here are some early signs that they may benefit from a speech and language evaluation.

🖍️ Difficulty understanding others or following simple directions: By 12-17 months old, children should be able to follow simple directions, answer simple questions using gestures or single words, and understand simple phrases.

🫧 Limited vocabulary: By 18 months, children should have a vocabulary of at least 10 words. By 2 years old, children should be putting 2 words together and have a vocabulary of at least 50 words.

🗣️ Unclear Speech: By age 2-3 years old, children’s speech becomes more clear. They should be using sounds like /b/ /p/ /d/ /m/ /n/ /w/ and /h/ consistently.

🌈 Challenges in play or minimal interest in communication: Showing little interest in engaging in conversations or difficulty interacting with peers during playtime may signify difficulty and warrant an evaluation.

💫 Frustration expressing needs: Regular frustration when trying to communicate can indicate a language barrier.

If you observe any of these indicators, or you have concerns about your child's speech or language development, reach out to us with any questions or schedule an evaluation. Early intervention is crucial, and we're here to help!

📧 Email – bloomtherapy@btsmi.net
The best way to contact us. We use a secure email, so your privacy is always protected.
🌐 Website –https://www.btsmi.net/
Use the contact form on our website to send us a message, and we’ll get back to you shortly!
📞 Phone – (906) 212-2223
Please leave a detailed voicemail. We’ll do our best to return your call as soon as possible.

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01/21/2025

❄️ Brr, it's chilly outside! But that doesn't mean the fun has to stop! Here are some cozy indoor activities to keep your little ones engaged and boost their language development:

1. Storytime Adventures: Pick a favorite book and explore the characters together. Ask questions to encourage their imagination! 📚
2. Crafty Conversations: Set up an arts and crafts station. Discuss colors, shapes, and what they're creating to expand their vocabulary! 🎨
3. Cooking Together: Involve them in simple recipes. Talk about ingredients and steps to enhance their language skills while having fun! 🍳
4. Sensory Play: Create a sensory bin with rice, beans, or sand. Use different containers and tools to encourage exploration and conversation about textures and shapes.

If you have concerns about your child's speech or language development, please email our speech therapy private practice. Early intervention is crucial, and we're here to help! Reach out today to discuss your questions or schedule an evaluation.
📧 Email – bloomtherapy@btsmi.net
The best way to contact us. We use a secure email, so your privacy is always protected.
🌐 Website –https://www.btsmi.net/
Use the contact form on our website to send us a message, and we’ll get back to you shortly!
📞 Phone – (906) 212-2223
Please leave a detailed voicemail. We’ll do our best to return your call as soon as we can.

Bloom Speech Therapy Services is a privately-owned practice in Escanaba, Michigan. At Bloom we are dedicated to offering comprehensive speech and language therapy to individuals of all ages. Speech therapy Escanaba. Speech therapy Michigan. Private speech therapy Escanaba. Speech therapy for adults....