Verbalize Speech and Language Center

07/07/2023

GREAT NEWS!!
Verbalize will be offering OT again!

Coming in August
(731-281-4407) for more information

09/01/2022

We are still needing help! If you know of anyone, they can PM me or send an email.

08/25/2022

Playing is a child’s “work”

Exploration is learning!

05/05/2022

We are still hiring if you know of anyone that will be graduating or looking to make a change.

03/31/2022

VERBALIZE IS HIRING!!
We are seeking a full/part time SLP/SLPA to join our fast-paced pediatric clinic. Applicants must be highly energetic and be willing to support a friendly, positive environment.
Start date: ASAP
Must hold ASHA CCC (strong CF will be considered) and TN license
Pediatric experience preferred
Competitive pay rates with flexible schedules
Send inquiries and resumé to verbalizeslp145@gmail.com

03/01/2022

🔆Staff Spotlight🔆

We decided to start a “staff spotlight” series so you all can get to know us a little better here at Verbalize Speech and Language Center!

First up we have…

Stephenie Leyhue, M.A., CCCA/SLP, is a speech language pathologist and the owner of Verbalize Speech and Language Center with over 22 years of experience with evaluating and treating the pediatric population. A west TN native, Stephenie attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where she earned her B.S in Special Education with an emphasis in Communication Disorders in 1990 and received her Master’s degree of Arts in Audiology in 1992. In 2000, she received dual certification in Speech Pathology at the University of Memphis.

Stephenie began her career with LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development (LEAD) from 2001-2007. In 2007, Stephenie started her journey within the private practice setting by having her own business alongside other healthcare professionals at Children’s Treatment Center. In 2018, she established her solo business right here in Martin known as Verbalize Speech and Language Center that provides SLP and OT services. In addition, she has also been under contract with various school systems throughout her career. Stephenie is trained in the LIPS program (Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program) for reading, spelling, and speech.

Stephenie resides in Martin, TN and has been married for 29 years to husband Jeff Leyhue, a PTA at Sideline, and has two sets of twin girls, Kaley, Kendall, Avery, and Emerson. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and watching sports. We are thrilled to have someone like Stephenie who has been so passionate, hardworking, and serving families in our community throughout the last 20+ years!

02/23/2022

Dear ASHA Members:

ASHA is in the process of analyzing the recent revisions to the developmental milestones used in the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. initiative. This process includes a comprehensive comparison of the previous vs. new guidelines, as well as a comparison to ASHA-specified milestones. ASHA is also conducting an extensive review of published scientific literature.

ASHA has reached out to CDC, expressing its concern about inconsistencies and urging the agency to utilize the expertise of SLPs when making changes to developmental milestones in speech, language, feeding, and social communication. In general, ASHA is supportive of efforts to help identify children earlier, but the milestones presented to parents must be evidence-based in order for families to make well-informed decisions about their children's care.

ASHA will provide members with an update once its review process is completed and correlating action steps are determined.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
https://on.asha.org/342WAaL

12/22/2021

Early intervention is so important!!

11/25/2021

Thankful for all of our families. May everyone have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!!

10/05/2021

We are very pleased to announce that we are now scheduling for pediatric occupational therapy services! We accept all major insurances including all Tennessee Medicaid, BCBS, UHC, Aetna, and we are also TEIS providers. For more details, please message or call 731-281-4407 or 731-431-7444. Fax 731-588-5739.