Northland Speech and Language Therapy, LLC

11/10/2025

Reading Intervention offered in both Liberty and Parkville. Morning and daytime sessions are available. Call (816) 797-9690 or email lindsey@northlandspeech.com for more info.

10/30/2025

During the month of October, we recognize Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month is a time to educate others, advocate for and celebrate those with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that causes difficulty with fluent word recognition, spelling, and decoding abilities. People with dyslexia may also face challenges with spoken language. Ensuring your child receives a proper diagnosis, specific reading instruction, and support from their family members and teachers is the best way to help them find success.

Here at Northland Speech and Language, we offer reading intervention using an Orton-Gillingham approach. If you are interested in getting your child tested for dyslexia, please contact Northland Speech and Language at (816) 797-9690 or email lindsey@northlandspeech.com to schedule an evaluation.

Check out the International Dyslexia Association at dyslexiaida.org to learn more.

10/23/2025

On October 22nd, we celebrated the annual International Stuttering Awareness Day. This day raises awareness of the challenges faced by those who stutter. Here at Northland Speech and Language, we hope to help educate, challenge stereotypes and promote acceptance of stuttering.

So, what is stuttering? Stuttering is a fluency disorder where an interruption in the flow of speech occurs. A person who stutters may repeat, prolong, and/or be unable to produce sounds or words. It can sound different for everyone and is not dependent on nervousness, effort or intelligence. There is no single “cure” for stuttering but with therapy and support, people can communicate more openly and effectively.

If your child or someone you may know stutters, we recommend the following:

1. Create a safe space for speaking and ensure family members react positively to stuttering.

2. Talk about stuttering- do not make it a taboo subject. Not talking about stuttering can be interpreted as something one should feel wrong about.

3. Have realistic expectations. Stuttering may last a lifetime. Speech therapy is a process and takes time. The goal of speech therapy is to make stuttering easier and increase effective communication for your child.

There are several stuttering support groups and organizations listed below. Getting involved in the stuttering community can have several positive outcomes for your child and family.

The National Stuttering Association (NSA)
www.westutter.org

American Institute for Stuttering (AIS)
www.stutteringtreatment.org

The National Association of Young People Who Stutter (FRIENDS)
www.friendswhostutter.com

The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY)
www.say.org

The Stuttering Foundation of America
www.stutteringhelp.org

Follow KCFamilyNSA on Instagram.

09/05/2025

Come work with us!
https://www.northlandspeech.com/career-opportunities

08/29/2025

08/25/2025

Now offering reading intervention at our clinics in Liberty and Parkville. Before and after school openings available! Call (816) 797-9690 or email lindsey@northlandspeech.com to schedule.

08/15/2025

We’re proud to use this same multisensory reading program in our clinics!

Is your child struggling with reading, writing, and spelling? We can help! Call (816)797-9690 or email lindsey@northlandspeech.com for more information.

Trenace Sevilla, the district's special teacher on assignment, uses unconventional tools to teach reading - whiteboards, bumpy boards, cards, tiles, and even sand on trays.

07/30/2025

06/24/2025

A great resource for our Liberty-area families!

End of the month time! If you or someone you know is looking for essential baby and parenting items to get through the end of the month, our FREE Community Resource Closet may have what you need.
**You do NOT need to be a client of ours to access items.**

A couple things to know:
📌 You [must] fill out the form below & attached in our bio. We will not fill any in-person requests.
📌Items must be picked up from our office in Liberty, MO by you or a friend/family member.
📌Once we receive your request, we will pull what we can and reach out to you to schedule a time for pick up. You [must] let us know when you are coming so we can have your items out for you. Items will be held for approximately 1 week and then returned to our available items.
📌Due to our low quantity of items and desire to help as many families as we can, we ask that you only request essential items. We do not have the means to fulfill large quantity items, or diapers in every size for one family. We hope to continue to grow and be able to do this in the future.
📌Requests are filled in the order they are received. We cannot promise that you will receive every item you request, but we certainly do our best.
📌Our closet is stocked fully by donations that can be dropped off at anytime in our lobby. We appreciate any & all donations received & are thankful for our amazing community helping us keep this as an accessible resource to those in need.

REQUEST FORM: https://forms.gle/WdRAo4usQquoKJEBA

Items typically stocked in our closet (Please note, this photo is not a current photo of what's in our closet):
⭐Diapers & wipes
⭐Feeding essentials (formula, bottles, etc)
⭐Nursing essentials (breastmilk bags, breast pads, storage bottles, etc)
⭐Baby Items (bath wash/lotion, crib/pack n play sheets, blankets, clothes, etc)
⭐School Supplies

05/27/2025

Such a great resource for our Liberty area families! Thanks Thompson Counseling!

It's the end of the month. If you or anyone you know is looking for any of the following items to get by until payday- please reach out to us.
**You do NOT need to be a client of ours to access items.**

-Diapers (NB-Size 2 and 4/5 pull ups)
-Wipes
-Breastmilk bags
-Formula
-Crib sheets
-Bath items
-School Supplies (summer school starts next week!)

UPDATE 5/28: We are located in Liberty, MO. If you are wanting to access items, please fill out the form below. Once we have pulled what we can of your requests, we will contact you with a time to come pick up.
At this time, we ask that you please do not just come to the office to access items. Thanks for helping us keep this running smoothly!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6bmDeWVFejfiNCe5rASHhtdQV_FvfppzOYnoCpNL32lULWg/viewform

05/09/2025

Road closures may affect your drive to or from our Liberty office next week.

CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting pavement resurfacing operations on I-35 resulting in various ramp CLOSURES in Liberty. All work is weather permitting.

*Crews will close the I-35 ramp between Pleasant Valley and US-69 beginning on approx. Monday, May 12 until Wednesday, May 14 between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.

*Crews will close the MO 291 to I-35 northbound ramp beginning on approx. Tuesday, May 13 until Thursday, May 15 between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.

*Crews will close the commuter lot off Glenn Hendren Dr. (Near Liberty Hospital) beginning on approx. Wednesday, May 14 until Friday, May 16 between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Details: https://www.modot.org/node/67944

Liberty, Missouri Police Department
Clay County, Missouri Sheriff