Seeking support for your child’s communication can feel overwhelming. These frequently asked questions are here to provide clarity, reassurance, and a better understanding of what working with ABC Speech may look like for your family.
How do I know if my child needs speech or language therapy?
If you’re wondering, it’s worth exploring.
- Some common signs include:
- Limited vocabulary for their age
- Not combining words by 2 years old
- Difficulty being understood by others
- Frustration when trying to communicate
- Trouble following directions
- Concerns from teachers or caregivers
Every child develops at their own pace. When something doesn’t feel quite right, an evaluation can provide clarity, reassurance, and a clear path forward.
What is the difference between speech and language therapy?
Speech focuses on how sounds are produced - clarity, articulation (such as /r/, /s/, /k/), and overall intelligibility.
Speech therapy may also address oral motor patterns and oral posture, including tongue placement at rest, mouth breathing, tongue thrust, and habits such as thumb sucking that can impact speech development and oral function.
Language focuses on understanding and using words - vocabulary development, combining words into sentences, following directions, answering questions, storytelling, and social communication.
Some children need support in one area, others in both. Each evaluation looks at the whole child - their strengths, challenges, and how they communicate in everyday life.
Can parents stay during sessions?
Parent involvement is thoughtfully structured based on a child’s age and goals.
For babies and toddlers, caregiver participation is an essential part of the process. Early language development is most effective when strategies are modeled and practiced together.
For preschool and school-aged children, sessions are typically conducted one-on-one to build independence, confidence, and strong therapeutic rapport. Parents receive regular updates and clear guidance for supporting skills at home.
Do you take insurance?
ABC Speech is an out-of-network provider and does not bill insurance directly.
A detailed superbill is provided for families to submit to their insurance company for potential reimbursement if out-of-network benefits are included in their plan. Many families are able to receive partial reimbursement depending on their specific coverage.
What makes your approach different?
ABC Speech blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of early childhood development.
The approach is:
- Play-based and engaging
- Evidence-based
- Relationship-centered
- Parent-informed
Sessions are intentional, individualized, and designed to create meaningful progress. Families leave with practical strategies that integrate naturally into everyday routines - because communication growth doesn’t happen only in a therapy room.
Complimentary Phone Consultation
This includes a 15 minute phone consultation with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist where it will then be determined if a screening and/or evaluation is necessary.
Evaluation
A speech and language evaluation will be performed in order to assess whether speech and/or language therapy is recommended.
Private Speech Language Therapy
If speech and/or language therapy is recommended, the Speech-Language Pathologist will create a treatment plan including goals of the child and family. Successful therapy happens when everyone is on board and shares common goals!