Located in Petoskey, Michigan, our play-based speech therapy practice specializes in speech sound disorders, early communication, reading, sensory and play development. We offer a range of services, including online/in person sessions, concierge packages and parent coaching. Call/email for a free consultation. Kids love coming to the "speech room!"
About
Meet the SLP!
Speech and Smile is led by a neurodivergent affirming SLP, and creates an engaging environment for children to explore and communicate. With a focus on progress and fun, sessions are packed with engaging strategies, that captivate kids, making the "speech room" a delight to visit. Speech and Smile empowers parents as partners in therapy. We offer a range of services, including concierge packages for additional support outside the therapy room. We strive for your child to make the most communicative progress in the least amount of time.
Jill Bacigalupi, SLP, Founder and Owner received her master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has been a pediatric speech and language pathologist for 20 years. Jill also collaborates with SLPs and authors around the world to curate and create Say & Play Kits. Also find some of her curated speech therapy products at Super Duper Publications.
Jill specializes in the evaluation and treatment of speech (articulation) and language delays with children. She incorporates regulation and sensory strategies into speech and language therapy. Jill also has a passion to help parents support their child’s communication development outside of the therapy setting. Therapy tips and tools can also be found on her social media sites. Her current online project is a collaborative Say & Play Story Time on YouTube to engage children in literacy using books, read along videos and mini objects.
Certifications and licensure
~Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
~Member of ASHA
~Member of Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association
~Michigan Speech-Language Pathology License
Follow Speech & Smile on social media to meet to rest of the team!
https://www.speechandsmile.com/blogs/meet-the-team
Jill Bacigalupi, M.A., M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
Services
Speech, language, and occupational therapy services in a play-based setting
Approaches
- Play Based Therapy
- Evidenced Based Practice
- Treatment of Speech Sound Disorders (SSD)
- Sensory Integration
- Articulation Therapy Approaches
- Self- Regulation Strategies
- Individualized instruction
Insurance Accepted
- HSA accepted
- Out of Network
- Superbills Provided
- We are a private pay practice.
Fees
- Please visit speechandsmile.com for service details: $0
- 60-minute session speech/language/occupational therapy: $100
- 60-minute tutor session: $75
- Concierge Package of 5- 60 minute sessions (see website for details): $450
- 30-minute online session: $40
- 30-minute online coaching : $40
- 25-minute Quick Artic Session (see website for details): $40