Meet the Therapist
Jennifer Osborn is the owner and Speech Language Pathologist at Elevate Speech and Language Therapy. She holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, with a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association as well as licensure for Speech-Language Pathology through the State of Michigan.
Jennifer received her Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in 2010. Since receiving her degree she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults to increase articulation, fluency, expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, fluency, voice, and swallowing abilities.
Services
Services are provided in childhood through Adulthood and in between- You are in the right hands!
Articulation Therapy
To help individuals improve the production of specific speech sounds articulation therapy is used. This type of therapy is often recommended for those who have difficulty pronouncing certain sounds due to developmental delays, motor speech disorders, or structural differences.
Limiting the use of Phonological Processes
This refers to the therapeutic approach aimed at reducing or eliminating predictable speech patterns that simplify adult speech in young children or individuals with speech sound disorders. Phonological processes are common in early speech development as children learn to produce complex sounds, but when these patterns persist beyond the expected age, they may impact intelligibility and require intervention.
Fluency Shaping
A therapeutic approach used to help individuals improve their speech fluency by learning and practicing specific techniques that promote smoother, more controlled speech. This approach focuses on modifying the physical aspects of speech production to reduce stuttering behaviors.
Expressive Language Therapy
Expressive Language therapy focuses on helping individuals develop their ability to communicate thoughts, needs, ideas, and feelings effectively using spoken, written, or alternative communication methods. This type of therapy is used for individuals who experience difficulty expressing themselves due to developmental delays, speech and language disorders, or neurological conditions.
Receptive Language Therapy
The ability to understand and process spoken or written language, including comprehending words, sentences, and nonverbal cues such as gestures or tone of voice.
Pragmatic Language Therapy
The use of language in social contexts to communicate effectively and appropriately with others. It involves understanding and applying social rules of communication, such as taking turns in conversation, understanding nonverbal cues, and using language in a way that is both contextually and culturally appropriate. Pragmatics is essential for successful social interaction, allowing individuals to convey and interpret messages beyond the literal meaning of words.
Voice Therapy
A therapeutic approach used to help individuals improve or restore the function of their voice, typically after a voice disorder or injury. It focuses on teaching techniques that promote healthy vocal production, reduce strain, and address any underlying issues contributing to voice problems. Voice therapy is often recommended for individuals who experience hoarseness, vocal fatigue, breathiness, or other disruptions in normal voice use, whether from overuse, misuse, or medical conditions.
Dysphagia Therapy
(often referred to as swallowing therapy) Dysphagia therapy is a specialized form of treatment aimed at helping individuals who have difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia, which is the medical term for swallowing difficulties, can occur due to a variety of causes such as neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease), developmental delays, head and neck cancers, or injury to the mouth, throat, or esophagus. The goal of dysphagia therapy is to improve the safety and efficiency of swallowing to prevent choking, aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration, and to promote better quality of life.
