Speech and Smile

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 Learn more about the therapists and tutors at https://www.speechandsmile.com/blogs/meet-the-team