Speech Therapy

Shouldn’t My Child Be Talking in Speech Therapy? 

Shouldn’t My Child Be Talking in Speech Therapy? 

May 3, 2022 mtcus

I signed my child up for Speech Therapy because he/she isn’t talking. Why is the therapist playing games that are meant for babies, singing songs, and focusing on imitating movements versus making my child speak?

May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month

May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month

May 1, 2021 mtcus

Speech Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Teacher…call us what you will, but we all hold the same degree and work on more than just speech sounds. You heard right, way more than just speech sounds. Here is a snapshot of what our Speech Therapists at Mobile Therapy Centers can help with: Articulation: Production of specific […]

ASHA Identify the Signs

ASHA Identify the Signs

February 1, 2021 mtcus

ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) joined forces with Bright by Text to help educate parents about their child’s communication skills. The ASHA “Identify the Signs” campaign is using the Bright by Text technology which has approximately 100,000 subscribers. Bright by Text is a free educational text messaging service for parents, and provides information about typical communication […]

Stuttering: How a Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help

Stuttering: How a Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help

November 1, 2020 mtcus

Do you ever feel like every other word you say is “like” or “uhm?” Maybe on days where you are running on coffee and have trouble finishing a thought? These are considered “typical disfluencies,” or in other words, this happens to everyone sometimes! Not only does this happen to adults, this can present in children […]

May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month

May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month

May 1, 2020 mtcus

Every year, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) acknowledges May as Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM). The purpose of BHSM is to raise awareness about communication disorders, which in turn can provide life-altering treatment. Every year a theme is created by the ASHA and this year’s theme is “Communication at Work.” There are many resources […]

Holiday Help for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Holiday Help for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

December 2, 2019 mtcus

Holidays are here and there is a lot to celebrate! Although, with that comes a whole lot of “newness” and changes in daily routines. There is no secret that change of schedules, or lack thereof, new people, new activities, new foods and drinks can be overwhelming. Here at Mobile Therapy Centers, we understand that it […]

Awkward Speaking Moments

Awkward Speaking Moments

November 1, 2019 mtcus

Let’s face it, there are some people who are very good at articulating their thoughts and then there are those who stumble. Some find it hard to put their thoughts into words and simply stay quiet, but that can be frustrating. Those who do well expressing their ideas and emotions have had more practice, but […]

Better Hearing & Speech Month 2019

Better Hearing & Speech Month 2019

May 1, 2019 mtcus

May is designated as Better Hearing & Speech Month, also known as BHSM! Every year, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) acknowledges this month to raise awareness about communication disorders, which in turn can provide life-altering treatment. The theme for 2019 is “Communication Across the Lifespan” and the ASHA has many resources available to help you […]

Elaina Pagliarulo AACOTA/L, AAT Handler

Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!

MTC's Therapy Dog: Rocky

Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!