Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, P.C.- Des Moines

Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, P.C.- Des Moines We offer evidence-based speech therapy and tutoring for students, from those who excel and need an extra boost to those who are severely struggling.

Bridging the gap from where students are to where they need to be since 2011! Our Des Moines Metro location opened in August 2015 and we've been able to help students succeed with individualized programs since! Our programs first started in the Iowa City area, where we have one location in North Liberty. We provide individual speech-language therapy sessions, individual tutoring sessions, and small-group academic programs to help students struggling with reading or math. Our programs are great for students with ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia.

Staying in town for Spring Break? 🌷We will be open March 16–19 during our normal business hours.It’s a great opportunity...
03/16/2026

Staying in town for Spring Break? 🌷

We will be open March 16–19 during our normal business hours.

It’s a great opportunity to:
📚 Keep reading skills sharp
✏️ Practice academic strategies
🧠 Maintain learning progress during the break

✨ Specialist Book Spotlight ✨“I love using If You Give a Mouse a Cookie because it’s such a fun and engaging way to teac...
03/15/2026

✨ Specialist Book Spotlight ✨

“I love using If You Give a Mouse a Cookie because it’s such a fun and engaging way to teach cause and effect. The silly chain of events makes it perfect for working on sequencing, predicting, and retelling.” — Mallory Carr, M.A., CCC-SLP

The humor and repetition keep students hooked while we practice language organization and story comprehension skills — all through laughter and a little mischief. 🍪✨

03/14/2026

Phonological awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language.

Skills like rhyming, syllable awareness, and identifying individual sounds help prepare children for decoding and reading success.

Strong readers are built from the sounds up. 💛

✨ Specialist Book Spotlight ✨“I love using the Piggie & Elephant books in sessions because they make reading interactive...
03/11/2026

✨ Specialist Book Spotlight ✨

“I love using the Piggie & Elephant books in sessions because they make reading interactive and fun. My students get to choose which character they want to be, and I play the other one. It’s such a simple way to build confidence, expression, and positive associations with reading.” — Laurie Schillinger, Learning Specialist

Taking turns, using character voices, and acting out the dialogue turns reading into something students look forward to — not something they avoid. 💛

Reading Awareness: Tip Tuesday 💛Take your time. Encourage your reader to pause, sound it out, and get it right! 💡📚
03/10/2026

Reading Awareness: Tip Tuesday 💛

Take your time. Encourage your reader to pause, sound it out, and get it right! 💡📚

It might be more than “just a phase” if your child:• Avoids reading• Guesses at words instead of sounding them out• Stru...
03/09/2026

It might be more than “just a phase” if your child:
• Avoids reading
• Guesses at words instead of sounding them out
• Struggles to retell a story
• Has difficulty rhyming or identifying sounds

Early support makes a BIG difference. Reading struggles are common — but they are also treatable with the right approach.

Message us to learn how we support literacy success.

03/08/2026

Decoding is the ability to sound out unfamiliar words.

When a child can look at the word "ship" and break it into /sh/ /i/ /p/, that’s decoding at work.

Strong decoders don’t rely on guessing — they rely on sound-letter knowledge. And that confidence changes everything. 💛

✨ Specialist Book Spotlight ✨“I love using Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? in sessions because the repetition a...
03/07/2026

✨ Specialist Book Spotlight ✨

“I love using Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? in sessions because the repetition and predictable language help children feel confident and successful.” — Meghan Huff, M.A., CCC-SLP

In our sessions, we use this book to work on color identification, noun vocabulary, and simple sentence structure. The repetition gives children the chance to anticipate what comes next — and that confidence strengthens early language skills.

Such a simple story, but it builds powerful foundations. 💛📚

03/06/2026

We’re Hiring!

Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center is growing and looking to add:

🗣️ Speech-Language Pathologists
📚 Learning Specialists

We’re a team that values collaboration, meaningful work, and supporting both providers and families.

If you’re looking for a place where your voice is valued and your impact matters — we’d love to connect.

📩 Apply or send us a message to learn more.

03/05/2026

Rich the Bookworm is growing! 📚🐛

Students have been hard at work adding links to Rich's tail during the first week of National Reading Month!

Keep up the great work, everyone 💛

Way to go, Malia!"We are thrilled with the progress Malia has made at Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center! It's been ...
03/05/2026

Way to go, Malia!

"We are thrilled with the progress Malia has made at Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center! It's been amazing to see her reach her goals in such a short amount of time. Malia's expanding vocabulary has made conversations more meaningful, and we've noticed she's asking more questions and engaging more deeply in topics. Taylor has built a strong connection with Malia and found ways to motivate her that make sessions both fun and productive. We are so grateful for Taylor's support in building Malia's communication skills and confidence." - Malia's Parents

"Each week, Malia brings so much joy and curiosity to speech therapy, and I am so impressed by the growth in her communication skills. Malia is such a hard worker; she always gives her best effort and never gives up - even when things are new or challenging. I always look forward to hearing her stories, talking about Disney movies, and listening to songs with her while tackling her speech therapy goals. Malia has undoubtedly earned her spot as the March Student of the Month!" - Taylor Porter, M.A., CF-SLP

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5530 West Pkwy
Johnston, IA
50131

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm

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Bridging the gap from where students are to where they need to be since 2011! Our Urbandale location opened in August 2015 and we've been able to help students succeed with individualized programs since! Our programs first started in the Iowa City area, where we have one location in North Liberty. We provide individual speech-language therapy session, individual tutoring sessions, and academic programs to help students struggling with school. Our programs are great for students with ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia.