Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Little Ears & Voices different from other practices?
What is the difference between speech & language?
Language includes our understanding of words and how we use those words to effectively communicate our thoughts, needs, and desires. Speech includes how we produce those words so that we are easily understood by others.
I prioritize the individual needs of each child, focusing on building authentic connections as the foundation to communication, and honoring each child's unique strengths through a neurodiversity affirming approach. I continually adapt therapy based on a child's responsiveness to intervention, ensuring that sessions are truly individualized and never a one-size-fits-all.
What ages does your practice work with?
Does my child need an evaluation?
If it is suspected that your child may have communication needs, an evaluation is needed in order to provide a full picture of your child's current skills, strengths, and areas requiring support. I accept outside evaluations completed within the past 6 months. Contact me for a free consultation to determine whether your child may require an evaluation.
Why choose private therapy?
Currently, Little Ears & Voices primarily serves children (0-17 years) who require a need for speech and/or language support. I also serve adults who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing.
Private therapy has many benefits, including truly individualized treatment to your child's needs, frequency of therapy is flexible to the needs of your child, there are no strict eligibility requirements, there is no wait time to begin services, and no referral is needed to receive services.
Does my child need a referral to receive speech therapy?
No! No referral from a physician or other professional is required in order to begin services. If you have concerns regarding your child's speech or language development, you can immediately reach out to schedule a free consultation in order to begin the process.
Do you take insurance?
Currently, we are a private pay only practice. However, I am a Step Up Scholarship provider, and I can provide a superbill (medical receipt) upon request to submit to your insurance company for potential partial out of network reimbursement. Contact your insurance company for more information regarding your out of network benefits.
Why don't you take insurance?
Billing therapy through insurance limits my ability to create a fully individualized and flexible treatment plan based on your child's needs. Insurances often require very specific eligibility criteria and specifications that significantly interfere with our ability to provide the best quality, evidence-based, and individualized treatment for your child!
Where are therapy sessions held and how long are they?
How can I learn more/get started?
Do you offer Teletherapy?
Only under special circumstances. Children who are seen for periodic maintenance sessions or who live outside of the travel range may qualify for parent-coaching based Teletherapy sessions. If you are curious whether you meet the criteria for Teletherapy, please reach out me via contact information provided below.
Who are services offered to?
Any child who demonstrates a need for support in their speech and/or language development, as measured by a comprehensive speech-language evaluation. Additionally, caregivers will be included in therapy sessions to promote carryover within the child's natural environment in order to facilitate the most effective intervention possible.
Therapy services will be held in the child's natural environment, as deemed relevant and appropriate by the caregivers and clinician. This may include the child's home, daycare center, preschool, or other location. Frequency recommendations will be provided following a full evaluation. Time recommendations are based on child's specific needs, as services are offered on an individualized basis.
If you still have lingering questions, please feel free to reach out to me using the contact information provided. If you are interested in scheduling a free 20-minute consultation, feel free to navigate to "schedule" on the ribbon below to get started!