Strengthening Every Child’s Voice
About Empower Inclusion Speech
Helping Little Voices Grow
Empower Inclusion Speech LLC provides private, home-based pediatric speech and language therapy designed to support every child’s unique communication journey. Rooted in neuro-affirming, community-centered care, our mission is to strengthen your child’s “voice” and help them build meaningful connections within their world.
Founder and Speech-Language Pathologist Maki Zylstra brings heartfelt dedication, clinical expertise, and a deep belief that every child deserves to be fully seen, heard, and embraced by their community. With experience across public schools, virtual services, and diverse pediatric populations, Maki offers individualized intervention with an emphasis on self-advocacy, belonging, and social-emotional communication.
Supporting Communication in Meaningful, Functional Ways
Our Services
Empower Inclusion Speech LLC provides in-home, evidence-based therapy to support a wide range of communication needs. Sessions focus on real-life application, flexibility, and empowering children in their daily environments.
Expressive & Receptive Language
Building understanding, vocabulary, sentence structure, and overall communication clarity.
Social Communication
Supporting interaction skills, emotional expression, perspective taking, and relationship building.
Speech-Sound Production
Helping children produce clear, accurate sounds for improved speech intelligibility.
Language Delay
Early intervention and targeted support to strengthen foundational communication skills.
Other Pediatric Communication Needs
Tailored services for diverse developmental, cognitive, or communication profiles, including Autism, AAC users, and gestalt language learners.
We offer one-on-one and group evidence-based intervention designed to help you communicate with your child.
Visit the Hanen Centre website to explore the child-centered communication intervention.
We are the only practice in Sioux Falls to offer this amazing opportunity!
The Hanen Centre – More Than Words® Program for Parents of Autistic Children
Therapy Designed for Real Life, Real Growth
What Sets Us Apart
At Empower Inclusion Speech LLC, your child receives therapy that extends beyond traditional clinical models. Our approach is deeply personal, rooted in affirming practices, and centered on family collaboration.
Why Families Choose Us:
In-Home Flexibility & Functional Support
Therapy that fits your schedule and your child’s natural routines, creating meaningful and lasting progress.
Community-Based Intervention
Supporting children where they live, learn, and interact—building confidence across environments.
Neuro-Affirming Approach
Honoring your child’s identity, communication style, and sensory needs while promoting autonomy and self-advocacy.
Let’s Connect
Let’s Begin This Journey Together
Have questions or want to schedule a consultation? I’m here to help you take the next step in supporting your child’s communication growth.
Phone: (410) 982-7842
Email: eispeech@outlook.com
Business Hours:
Monday–Friday: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM