Beyond Speech Therapy Center

03/18/2026

Cbus friends/spellers 📣

Check out The Loop-Delaware❤️

03/16/2026

Columbus friends — we have openings for new spellers at our Columbus location! 🎉

Speech and OT have joined forces to bring spelling to Central Ohio. Sam Fox (SLP) and Emma Fiorita (OT) partnered together to build Beyond Speech Columbus, and we’re excited to continue growing the speller community here.

If you’ve been curious about S2C or have been waiting for services closer to Columbus, this is a great time to get started.

If you’re interested in learning more or scheduling an intake,
call or text us: 614-265-8841

02/26/2026

What if we’ve been looking at it wrong this whole time?

Traditional therapy often views communication challenges through a lens of:

• Cognition (“They don’t understand.”)
• Behavior (“They don’t want to.”)
• Social skills (“They’re in their own world.”)

And when that’s the lens…
The therapy becomes about fixing thinking, compliance, or motivation.

But what if the issue isn’t understanding?
What if it isn’t behavior?

What if it’s motor control?

When I shifted my lens to motor differences - to the idea that the brain may know exactly what to say but the body can’t reliably get it out - everything changed.

Therapy changed.
Expectations changed.
Real progress began.

When we presume competence and support motor planning instead of questioning intelligence, we open doors that were previously locked.

Nonspeakers are not lacking language.
They are often locked in. Unable to express the language in their heads.

And that’s a completely different starting point.

02/24/2026

✨ We got a glow-up. ✨

Our brand new website is LIVE & it finally reflects the heart behind Beyond Speech. 🧡

You’ll find:
🧠 Spelling to Communicate (S2C) resources
ℹ️ info on Speech, OT & Recreation services
🌟 Information on our nonprofit, Beyond Speech Initiative
👩‍⚕️ Meet-the-team details (aka the dream team)

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just learning about all things Beyond Speech this is your starting place.

Take a peek 👇
🌐 www.beyondspeechtherapycenter.com

Our Services Speech-Language Therapy Spelling to Communicate (S2C) Occupational Therapy Recreation Therapy Reading Intervention for all ages

02/24/2026

I choose to presume competence.

Every time.

If a student doesn’t respond, doesn’t follow a direction, or doesn’t participate -
I don’t assume they’re refusing or that they don’t understand.

I assume it’s a motor problem.

I assume their body isn’t cooperating with their brain.

And that assumption changes everything.

Because when competence is your baseline, your approach shifts.
Your language shifts.
Your patience shifts.
Your expectations shift.

Presuming competence isn’t wishful thinking.
It’s a clinical stance. It is always the least dangerous assumption.

02/17/2026

Years underestimated. Never incapable. Amazing words from Emily ❤️

02/04/2026

✨ Now accepting new clients ✨

We’re thrilled to provide speech therapy and Spelling to Communicate (S2C) for all ages, with care that’s individualized, respectful, and strengths-based.

📍 Munroe Falls, OH
💛 Call/Text 330-299-5121

02/03/2026

2 Spellers on the federal advisory committee - AWESOME! 👏🏻

Communication 4 ALL is thrilled to announce that two of its board members have been selected to serve on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. IACC is a Federal advisory committee that coordinates Federal efforts and provides advice to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on issues related to autism. Executive Director Elizabeth Bonker and fellow board member Caden Larson will serve three-year terms attending quarterly meetings in Washington, DC as well as working on subcommittees.

02/03/2026

Jacob has come so, so far. Whether you’re new to the spelling journey, going through a rough patch, or just want some inspiration - let’s talk about Jacob! ⬇️

Shared with Jacob’s permission.

When Jacob first started (almost 4 years ago), there were many MONTHS where he couldn’t get a single word on the letterboard. His body was extremely dysregulated and despite his efforts, he often could not participate in therapy. There was a lot of laying on the floor, pushing away anything presented to him, his body trying to leave the room, and yelling “ALL DONE!”

With time and support, that changed. Trust was built and he knew we weren’t going to give up on his communication - regardless of how tricky his body could be.

Jacob has a lot of speech - he can sing many songs and uses a lot of rote scripting - so he might not look like an obvious candidate for spelling. But there’s SO much he can’t express with his speech so giving him another mode of communication has been a game changer.

Here’s what Jacob shared today:

“I’m the living proof nonspeakers are insanely misrepresented by ornery bodies. Most of my life I wished someone would explain why I’m lost in my crazy body. Only thing to discuss is how we set the voices free of nonspeakers like me.”

It’s a marathon worth running ❤️

02/02/2026

Applications & renewals due FEBRUARY 11th ❤️

📣 BSI Scholarship Applications Are Live! 📣

The Beyond Speech Initiative scholarship applications are now open for our next award period: April-September 2026!

🔹 New applicants must complete the full application
🔹 Families who completed a full application in the Fall may submit the renewal form instead (less lengthy)

To receive the appropriate application, please email:
📧 bsi@beyondspeechtherapycenter.com

🗓 All applications are due by February 11th.
Please note: Late submissions will not be accepted.

If you’re unsure which application applies to your family, just reach out—we’re happy to help!

02/01/2026

We met some awesome new Spellers today! Excited to start the journey with more Columbus families 🧡

Columbus now has spelling. 🎉🎉🎉 👏 Welcome !!!

Graham has done speech at school and private speech for years and years. We have done social groups for speech. We have tried it all. We have had great experiences and also have felt like there must be more for him.

Graham has strong receptive language, and has limited words, which means we know he understands us, and has so much he has not expressed to us. He has an AAC device he uses to communicate with us, and we definitely speak his language and understand his words and gestures, but not everything. And, we want to know his hopes, dreams, frustrations and desires as we do with all our kids.

So, last year I went to Akron, Ohio to see a presentation from Andrew an Jakob, and walked away inspired by the method of spelling that has unlocked doors for these two amazing guys who can now express themselves with spelling what they want to say. It took years of hard work and practice, and they are now able to share so much of themselves with others.

Graham had his first intro to spelling today, and we are excited to see what this method brings for him. We know it can be controversial, and also life-changing. We want to give it a try. We are hopeful about the opportunity, and Graham crushed his first session.

Please share your thoughts and experiences if you have them ⬇️