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The Speech Lab

The Speech Lab is a private pediatric and adult speech language pathology practice.

01/29/2026

✨ Meet Martha — Our Office Assistant! ✨

Born and raised in Mexico, Martha is a proud MHS graduate who left for college and found her way back home after graduation. She’s lived in Martinsburg since 2014 and has deep roots in our community.

Martha holds bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies and retired after a long career with the State of Missouri, including time with Youth Services, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and the Office of State Courts. After retirement, she spent 10 years as a receptionist at The Strand Salon & Spa in Columbia.

Family time is Martha’s favorite—she’s a proud mom, stepmom, and grandma who spends many weekends cheering on her grandkids at sporting events. She’s also a big fan of the Cardinals, Chiefs, and Blues! ⚾🏈🏒

Martha joined The Speech Lab in January and is typically in the office Monday–Thursday from 1–5 PM. She is your go-to person for referrals, insurance questions, and any scheduling changes for current patients.

📞 573-890-5029
📧 hello@thespeechlabllc.com

We’re so happy to have Martha as part of The Speech Lab team! 💚

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from The Speech Lab 🎄✨
We’re so grateful for our families and all the growth, laughs, and big wins this year. Hope your holidays are full of joy, rest, and special moments together 💚

12/23/2025

The Speech Lab will be closed until January 5th for the holidays! 🎄

Wishing your families a happy and restful holiday season!

11/27/2025

This season reminds us how thankful we are for the families who make The Speech Lab what it is.
Wishing you all a happy, safe, and restful Thanksgiving!💚

11/14/2025

📞 New Number Alert!
We’ve updated our office phone number!
Please save our new contact information so you can reach us quickly and easily, our fax number remains the same.

10/23/2025

Big changes are happening at The Speech Lab! ✨🚧

Demo started this week on our full building renovation, and we are so excited to share the process with you. We’re adding two new treatment rooms, a sensory gym, and a completely new front waiting area — all designed to better serve our families and invest in our community.

Phase 1 is happening in the back portion of the building, which means no interruption to services — just some noise for now😄. Once that’s complete, we’ll transition to the back while the front half gets its makeover (hello, fresh new look!). We even uncovered 13-foot ceilings with original wood — such a fun surprise!

We can’t wait to take you along for the ride!

09/04/2025

🌟 Meet Kelly 🌟
We are so excited to welcome Kelly as an SLP Assistant at our clinic! A proud Mexico native, Kelly has over 21 years of experience in education and a heart for helping children thrive.

She graduated from Mexico High School, went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction, and later completed her SLP-A Certificate. Kelly has worked extensively with school-aged children, providing speech and language support across a wide range of needs.

With her background in literacy and interventions, Kelly is passionate about helping students find their voice and reach their full potential. Being deeply rooted in the Mexico community, she understands the strengths and values of the families she serves.

Kelly will continue her full-time role with Mexico Public Schools while also seeing a few clients at our clinic after the school day.

Outside of work, Kelly loves enjoying country life with her two sons. You can often find her at their sporting events, hiking, reading, cheering on MU football, or spending summer days at the pool.

Help us give Kelly a warm welcome! 💚

08/28/2025

✨ Meet Kim! ✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Kim to The Speech Lab team this year! She’ll be serving students at Mexico Public Schools — so if you see her at Hawthorne, Eugene Field, or the Middle School, make sure to say hello 👋

Kim brings years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, working in both public and private school settings. She’s especially passionate about early language development, phonological speech disorders, and helping students build strong reading and writing skills. Recently, she’s also focused on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition — tools that have made a real difference for many children.

Outside of work, Kim enjoys cooking, coffee with friends, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two kids in Columbia, MO.

We’re so happy to have her on our team!💚

08/22/2025

Many believe that children will simply “outgrow” their speech delays. ⏳

The truth is, while some children may catch up, many don’t — and leaving delays untreated can impact communication, learning, and confidence in the long run.

That's why early intervention is so important. Skills build on top of preexisting skills, so getting started with proactive treatment is essential to set children up for success later on. 💬✨

08/14/2025

Speech disorders aren’t a parent’s fault. 👨‍👩‍👧🧠

This week, we’re busting the myth that speech disorders are caused by parenting. The truth is, speech and language delays and disorders can be linked to a variety of factors such as genetics, developmental delays, hearing issues, neurological conditions, and more — and parents aren’t to blame.

What’s more important is the role early intervention plays. With the right support and therapy, children can thrive in their communication skills. 💬

Stay tuned as we continue to bust myths and provide clarity on what speech therapy is really about!

08/04/2025

There’s a lot more to speech therapy than just… talking. 🧠🗣️
This week, we’re busting the myth that it’s only about talking.

In reality, speech therapy covers everything from understanding and using language to reading, writing, social skills, voice, fluency, and even swallowing. Yep — we're that versatile.

Communication is complex, and we’re here to support it in every form 💬
Stay tuned as we keep busting the myths and shedding light on what speech therapy really looks like.

07/28/2025

We’re excited to kick off a new series — Myth Busting with The Speech Lab! 🧠

There are so many myths out there about speech therapy, and we’re here to set the record straight. Each week, we’ll tackle a common misconception and share the truth behind it.

This week’s myth: “Speech therapy is only for children.”
We hear this one all the time, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Speech therapy can support people of all ages, including adults recovering from strokes or brain injuries, or managing conditions like Parkinson’s, stuttering, voice disorders, or even swallowing difficulties.

Communication matters at every stage of life, and we’re here to help every step of the way.💚

Address

101 S. Washington Street
Mexico, MO
65265

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.thespeechlabllc.com/

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