About Us

Let's chat with a complimentary phone call or Zoom session. This initial conversation, lasting 15 to 20 minutes, gives us a chance to learn about your child's language skills, address your concerns, and guide you on what to do next. This might mean setting up an in-person meeting or planning an evaluation.

If you're worried about your child's language development and your pediatrician recommends a "wait and see" approach, it's still beneficial to seek a consultation. Early intervention is key in language development, as skills build progressively. Speech-language therapists can give you clear answers as well as ways to help your child now — and have a significant positive impact on your child's long-term language abilities.

How often and how long your child will need speech-language therapy varies based on their unique needs and challenges. After evaluating your child's language abilities, we typically recommend therapy sessions ranging from once to three times a week, with each session lasting up to 45 minutes. The overall duration of therapy is influenced by several factors, including the nature and severity of your child’s language challenges, additional support services they might be receiving (like other therapies or tutoring), and how consistently language strategies are reinforced at home. For instance, children on the autism spectrum might require ongoing support, whereas those with specific articulation delays could see improvement within a shorter time frame.

A screening is an abbreviated assessment of your child's speech, language, and communication skills. Conducted in a relaxed setting, often through playful interaction, it involves talking with you and watching how your child communicates naturally. From this screening, we decide if further evaluation is needed or if your child's language development is on track. In cases of mild delays, we recommend therapy sessions and at-home strategies. However, if we spot anything concerning, we'll suggest a thorough evaluation, with the cost of the screening going towards this next step. An evaluation, on the other hand, dives deep into your child’s abilities to listen, speak, and interact. It starts with you providing a rich picture of your child's history and development. We use a mix of standardized tests, scales, and observations, along with input from caregivers, therapists, and teachers when possible. After the evaluation, you'll receive a detailed speech-language report within two weeks. This report breaks down everything from performance scores to language abilities, highlighting strengths, challenges, and specific recommendations for moving forward. It outlines clear treatment goals and offers advice on techniques and strategies to help your child improve.

If you already have a recent evaluation (within the last 6 months) that details your child's strengths, challenges, and goals, we can certainly work with that. This allows us to jumpstart the process, building on the insights and recommendations already identified.

Session rates vary from $175 to $300, depending on session length and travel distance. We do not accept insurance. If you have out-of-network coverage through your carrier, we supply the documentation you need for insurance submissions. Before you book with us, we recommend speaking with your insurance carrier to understand your coverage and any potential out-of-pocket expenses.