“To presume competence is to acknowledge that all individuals have the ability to learn, to communicate, to participate in their own way. It means that we provide opportunities by creating accessible and inclusive spaces.”
About APT
Amplifying Potential Therapy is a neurodiversity-affirming therapy center co-owned by experienced speech-language pathologist Taylor Janca and the Robins family, which includes Mitchell—an AAC user, co-founder of APT, and passionate advocate in the autism and disability communities. We provide personalized services rooted in the fields of speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and Spelling to Communicate (S2C), guiding individuals of all ages and abilities toward greater communication, connection, and confidence.
Our client-centered approach means we welcome a wide range of needs and goals. Whether a client is working on speech sound production, sensory regulation, social skills, or language development, our team is equipped to meet them where they are. For those who are non-speaking, unreliably speaking, or minimally speaking, we offer specialized support in motor-based AAC, with particular expertise in letterboard communication and other spelling-based systems.
What makes us truly unique is our commitment to presuming competence in all clients, honoring multi-modal communication, and building a therapeutic environment where autonomy and authenticity are celebrated. We believe therapy should be a space where clients not only make progress but also feel seen, supported, and empowered.
We prioritize strong relationships with families, offering coaching and collaboration so that therapeutic strategies can carry over into the home, school, and community. Our team also works to build a thriving community of AAC users in the Midwest through regular group sessions, social events, and advocacy opportunities.
Our office is thoughtfully designed to serve children, teens, and young adults in a space that feels both welcoming and age-appropriate. From our calming decor to our intentional selection of materials and activities, we’ve created an environment that supports younger clients while also respecting the maturity and interests of older individuals. Teens and young adults can feel comfortable, empowered, and taken seriously in a space that feels more like a professional setting than a typical pediatric office, making it an ideal place to learn, grow, and work toward their goals.
Our goal is for every therapy session to be something our clients genuinely look forward to—where their strengths are amplified, their challenges are understood, and their potential is supported with joy and purpose.
A Motor-Based Approach
Motor-based teaching involves cueing and coaching an individual’s body and motor system for tasks, rather than their mind. This approach focuses on the client’s motor planning difficulties as the root cause of communication, life skills, and social skills impairments. It presumes competence in the individual’s cognitive abilities and instead, focuses on teaching the individual’s body how to execute tasks necessary for communication, independent living, and body/emotional regulation. Amplifying Potential Therapy uses a motor-based approach to therapy, which allows clients to feel respected and progress in communication and functional life skills that otherwise may not be accessible to them.