Beyond Speech Therapy Center

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 ⬇️

01/23/2026

Tristian was one of the first spellers I ever worked with.
Almost 5 years later, he’s confident, opinionated, and on a mission to advocate. There will be so much more to come from this young man!

A true trailblazer 💪🏻

01/22/2026

One of our amazing spellers had his story shared in a local courier, and we’re beyond proud of him. 🧡

Zach’s journey was featured in the Murray Ridge Courier, and reading his words is a powerful reminder of what can happen when someone is finally given a way to communicate and people who truly believe in them.

Here’s what Zach typed, in his own words 👇

“My life was stolen by apraxia for twenty-seven years. Those years on paper looked like they do for most individuals who struggle to speak. All my life, a thought repeated in my head. When will I be able to show my intelligence just enough to not be treated like a child?

But finding the most hope came from Sam Fox. I remember how confident she was that I could learn to spell my thoughts. I believed that she believed in me. During our appointments, we made many gains, but also encountered numerous obstacles. It took months to build my motor intention to accurately touch letters, and yes, years, to spell like this. Open and flowy, as she would say.

Going from such minimal communication to limitless opportunity to express my precise word choice is beyond my wildest dreams. That leads me to my significant final point. I’m not special. Given the right support, I believe every nonspeaker can find their voice through spelling. Give them a chance and they will show you just how funny, driven, and brilliant they are.”
— Zach Mutnansky

This is why we do what we do.
Not because stories like Zach’s are rare but because they shouldn’t be.

So proud of you, Zach & thankful to the entire Mutnansky family for their continued advocacy!

01/21/2026