Teens with improved speech and social skills after speech therapy in East Lansing, MI

Speech and Language Therapy for Children and Young Adults

Speech-Language Solutions works with children, teens, and young adults in our office in East Lansing, MI. We also travel to local schools and daycares!

WELCOME TO SPEECH-LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS

Where we help children and young adults communicate with confidence.

Child playing during speech therapy for kids in East Lansing, MI

At Speech-Language Solutions, we specialize in empowering children and young adults to communicate with confidence. Whether it’s speaking clearly, interacting with others, or improving reading and writing skills, we’re committed to providing tailored therapy services that meet the unique needs of each client and family.

Our mission is to help individuals of all abilities reach their full potential through meaningful, interest-driven, and fun therapy. We take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, focusing on each client’s strengths to build skills in a way that’s empowering and engaging.

We can’t wait to meet you and help your child thrive!

Our Therapy Services

Speech Therapy

Helping clients produce speech sounds accurately so that they can speak clearly and be understood by those around them.

Language Therapy

Supporting everyday language skills like following directions, answering questions, telling stories, and expressing needs.

Social Skills

Creating opportunities to practice taking turns, engaging in conversation, and socially connecting with others.

Literacy Skills

Focusing on the relationship between sounds and letters to develop reading and spelling skills. We also support comprehension and writing!

Learning & Executive Function Skills

Supporting essential skills for learning and success in daily life, including task initiation, planning, organization, and time management. These skills are especially important for middle school, high school, and college students, as well as young adults in the workforce.

MEET YOUR THERAPIST

Saralyn Rubsam, M.A., CCC-SLP

Saralyn Rubsam, M.A., CCC-SLP, owner and speech therapist at Speech-Language Solutions in East Lansing, MI

Hello, I’m Saralyn! I’m a speech therapist with a background in early childhood development, elementary education, gerontology, and speech-language pathology. With over 25 years of experience as a speech therapist, I’ve been privileged to serve clients across the lifespan in schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and specialized rehabilitation programs.

I founded Speech-Language Solutions 13 years ago to bring a personalized, family-centered approach to evaluating and treating language disorders, dyslexia, and executive functioning challenges. I have also contributed to my field through roles as a clinical faculty specialist at Michigan State University, a research coordinator, and a consultant at the ADHD Center of West Michigan.

At Speech-Language Solutions, we prioritize each client’s unique needs and goals, offering individualized, interest-based activities designed to motivate and inspire progress. I love building relationships with the clients and families we serve and celebrating every step of their journey. Whether working directly with children, supporting families, or mentoring future professionals, my goal has always been to help others grow, succeed, and communicate with confidence. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your journey!

Advanced Training and Certifications:
- Certified Brain Injury Specialists- CBIS
- Certified Provider of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CPCRT)
- ASHA ACE award for continuing education

Client Testimonials

  • "Sara is a joy to work with..."

    “My son has been seeing Sara for speech for over 2 years now, and the progress he has made is amazing! Prior to that, he had very few words, and now the change is noticeable to everyone he comes in contact with! Sara is a joy to work with and is also very flexible and accommodating with our schedule. We love her and 100% recommend Sara for speech therapy!”

    - Cory

  • "Sara is the best pediatric SLP!"

    “Sara is the best pediatric SLP! She's able to easily engage our son in fun ways while working on his speech goals. She is encouraging, playful, and demonstrates incredible patience! We're grateful Sara has helped our son become more intelligible and increase his confidence!”

    - Rachel

  • "Sara has been amazing..."

    “Ivan, age 4, began speech therapy with Sara. He was nearly non-verbal in February of 2024 and now, in December of 2024, he is using sign language and is able to use 2-3 word sentences! Sara has been amazing and a crucial part of Ivan’s speech development! Sara is very flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend her services!”

    - Ivan’s mom

  • "I highly recommend her."

    “Working with Saralyn Rubsam has been a transformative experience for our family. My children, who struggle with speech delay, have made remarkable progress thanks to Saralyn’s patient, engaging approach. She creates a fun and supportive environment that not only improved my children’s speech but also boosted their confidence. We are so grateful for the personalized strategies and ongoing guidance provided, allowing us to continue supporting our children’s communication development at home. My 3 children love her, and I highly recommend her.”

    - Olivia

  • "... we’ve seen remarkable growth in our child’s speech development."

    “Over the past couple of years, our child has had the opportunity to acquire speech therapy treatment from Sara. During such time, we’ve seen remarkable growth in our child’s speech development. Sara does a great job developing trust, all while implementing an effective speech facilitation approach tailored to her clients’ needs and objectives. We are fortunate to continue working with her and highly recommend her.”

    - Becky

“The greatest gift you can give someone is the power to express themselves.”

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Let’s Get Started!

Speech-Language Solutions serves children and young adults in mid-Michigan and the greater Lansing area. Our office is located in East Lansing, and we travel to daycares and preschools within a 15-mile radius of our office. Online speech therapy sessions are also available to families anywhere in MI.

Step 1

Please contact us via email or phone. We will ask you some questions and share information about our evaluation process.

Step 2

An evaluation will be scheduled, and you will get a link to our online client portal. Once the evaluation is complete, we will discuss therapy goals and next steps.

Step 3

If therapy is recommended, we will work together to schedule weekly sessions. We make it easy with a variety of in-person and online speech therapy options!

Insurance & Billing

Speech-Language Solutions currently accepts the following insurances:

Blue Cross / Blue Shield

Blue Care Network

McLaren

Aetna

We also offer private-pay services and will provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Visit our Helpful Information page for more information.