Welcome to Authentic Expression LLC.! We are a Speech and Language Therapy practice that believes all communication is valid. Our mission is to help clients and their loved ones communicate effectively in a way that supports their unique strengths and needs. As a neurodiversity-affirming practice, we are relationship-based and believe that:
- Communication is a human right
- Authentic communication, not what others want the person to say, is embraced
- Diversity in many forms, including neurology, culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation, is embraced
- Communication partners are actively involved in the therapy process
We provide client-centered speech-language therapy for children and adults to support:
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations and therapy
- Expressive language, including word retrieval and language formulation challenges
- Pragmatic language (social use of language) with an emphasis on teaching neurodivergent and neurotypical social norms. We do not expect anyone to use neurotypical interaction patterns, but believe understanding neurotypical expectations can be helpful to neurodivergent folks
- Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) language development
- Receptive Language (understanding of language)
- Stuttering/dysfluency
- Literacy development
- Motor speech difficulties such as dysarthria and apraxia
- Articulation
We support clients in:
- 1:1 sessions at the office, via teletherapy, or in their homes or community
- Small group sessions at the office
- Caregiver education and coaching
- School collaboration, coaching, and mentoring
Authentic Expression LLC.
8707 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077
Our office is OPEN by appointment only