How Expressable Makes It Easy to Support Your Child's Speech Therapy
Leanne Sherred, M.S., CCC-SLP
At Expressable, we believe that parent involvement in speech therapy isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Research shows that children in speech therapy make faster progress when their parents or caregivers are part of the process. That’s why we’ve built our entire speech therapy model around making it easy for families to stay connected, informed, and involved.
Let’s look at how Expressable supports your whole family on your child’s speech therapy journey.
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Find a speech therapist1 Online speech therapy works with your schedule–and your life
At Expressable, speech therapy happens at home, on your schedule. That means no long drives, no waiting rooms, and no rearranging your entire day to make it work.
Because therapy is online, caregivers can join from anywhere and at times that work best for them. This flexibility makes it easier for parents to attend sessions, learn techniques from the speech therapist, and stay involved in their child’s care. Plus, unlike in-person speech therapy, where parents might not learn how to help their child at home, our tools keep the learning going all week long.
As one Expressable client shared, "Our therapist did a wonderful job connecting with my son, helping him make excellent progress AND enjoy speech therapy! I wasn't sure if online speech therapy would work for my son before we began, but our therapist made it work super well. I was so happy that my son could play, eat a snack, or do homework in the time that we would have been driving if we had gone with in-person speech therapy."
2 Our coaching model puts parents first
Our speech therapists don’t just work with your child–they work with you. Especially with toddlers and younger kids, parents play a big role in speech progress.
Expressable speech therapists use a coaching model, which means they guide and support caregivers during sessions. You’ll learn how to help your child practice new sounds and language skills during everyday routines like mealtime, bath time, and play.
One parent explained, “Our therapist gives us helpful tips and shares info to practice at home, which is so helpful for us to focus on where our son needs support. She really understands him and makes each session count.”
Each session gives you practical tools you can use all week long. You're not just watching speech therapy happen, you’re part of it!
3 Bringing speech therapy practice into real life
Learning speech and language skills shouldn’t stop when the session ends. That’s why Expressable focuses on real-life practice in your child’s natural environment.
With online speech therapy sessions, it’s easier to work on speech in places where your child is already comfortable, whether it’s at the kitchen table or by the toy bin. And it’s easier for parents to remember what to do and when, because they’re practicing right where the learning happens.
As one Expressable client put it, “The practice exercises were so helpful and not time-consuming. Doing them throughout the week really secured the progress made in each session—and helped our child ‘graduate’ from therapy!”
Instead of trying to copy clinic exercises at home, you're already doing speech therapy in real life. This leads to faster progress and stronger results.
4 Your all-in-one speech therapy hub: The Expressable client portal
We know life is busy. That’s why we created the Expressable client portal. It’s a simple, online speech therapy hub where everything you need is in one place.
Here’s what you can do in the portal:
Review your speech therapist’s session notes
View your child’s care plan and track their progress
Access upcoming appointments
View receipts and insurance info
Message your speech therapist anytime with questions
Use Learning Paths and home practice activities
Learning Paths are step-by-step guides created by speech therapists and based on what your child is learning in therapy. These short, easy-to-follow lessons include:
Demo videos
Tips and tricks for practicing at home
Real-life examples
A quick quiz to check your understanding
Learning Paths are designed to help you feel confident practicing speech goals, whether it’s supporting stuttering, helping your toddler use more words, or mastering a tricky sound like /r/.
“The client portal made it feel like our therapist was supporting us every day, not just once a week.”
The portal also includes a library of home practice activities. After each session, your speech therapist will assign a practice activity, like a game, worksheet, or tip for using speech strategies during a daily routine. You can complete it with your child and submit it through the portal, so your therapist knows what worked and what to try next!
As one family shared, “The client portal made it easy to stay on track between sessions. It felt like our therapist was supporting us every day, not just once a week.”
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Get started now5 Secure texting support whenever you need it
Have a quick question? Need help with a home activity? Want to check in about progress?
With Expressable, you can securely text your speech therapist through our portal anytime. You don’t have to wait for the next session to get help. We’re here to support you between sessions, too.
One parent noted, “Our therapist was always quick to reply via text. It was so reassuring to know we could reach out and get support right when we needed it.”
This kind of open communication helps you feel confident and helps your child reach their goals even faster.
Why parent involvement matters—and how Expressable makes it easy
We know that caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life. That’s why we make it easy for you to support your child’s speech therapy journey, not just during sessions, but every day in between.
When you have access to the right tools, support, and communication, you can help your child succeed–and maybe even graduate from therapy sooner.
As one parent shared, “Our child progressed in ways I never thought he would. The therapist was patient, interactive, and supportive every step of the way.”
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