Our Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

We provide tele-therapy for learning disabilities, speech-language disorders, and social communication issues for pediatrics including adolescents and teens.

How do I schedule sessions?

You can schedule sessions by contacting us through our website or emailing directly.

What age groups and population do you serve?

We focus on providing services for pediatric clients, particularly adolescents facing various communication challenges. They may demonstrate increasing academic, social, or emotional demands that expose communication or executive functioning weaknesses

• May have diagnoses or suspected difficulties such as:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1) or (Level 2)

  • Language Disorders & Speech Disorders

  • Social Communication Disorder including Pragmatics

  • Learning Disability (specifically: reading, writing, organization)

Therapy is done virtually in the convenience of your home you just need an internet connection.

What is your approach?

Do you accept insurance?

If you are a Parent or teen is actively seeking solutions for school, social, or daily life struggles, May have tried other therapies (e.g., tutoring, coaching, in-school services) without full success then this is for you.

Where are you located?

We utilize culturally responsive methods, focusing on warm, human-centered therapy tailored to each child's needs.

How do I know if this is a right fit?

Our services are private-pay and not covered by insurance; please inquire for more details. However, StepUp scholarships are accepted and can be used for our therapy services.

My teen is frustrated and or dismissed from services in school, but still having trouble will this help?

This is ideal for Teens who are self-aware, frustrated, or ready to improve their communication or executive functioning—but may need a supportive, motivating therapist to guide them. The benefit of tele therapy is it's in a setting they feel comfortable, no need to be self conscious or fear other peers seeing them struggle with a skill . An added bonus is therapy materials will use topics they care about and interested in.

1. "My child talks just fine—why would they need speech therapy?"

Reality:
Speech therapy isn't just about how a child talks—it also addresses language, which includes:

• Understanding instructions

• Organizing and expressing ideas clearly

• Comprehending stories, vocabulary, and figurative language

• Social communication skills
  Children with ADHD often struggle with language processing, organization, and pragmatic (social) language, even if their speech sounds are perfectly clear.

2. "SLPs only help with speech sounds or lisps."

Reality:
SLPs work on a wide range of areas relevant to ADHD, such as:

• Listening comprehension

• Narrative skills

• Grammar and sentence structure

• Executive function support (e.g., following directions, planning)

• Social communication and perspective-taking

3. "ADHD is about behavior, not language."

Reality:
ADHD and language difficulties often co-occur. Children with ADHD may:

• Miss key details in spoken directions

• Struggle to organize their thoughts to speak or write

• Have difficulty processing verbal information
  SLPs can help bridge those gaps by working on attention-related language breakdowns.

4. "They’ll grow out of it—it’s just a phase."

Reality:
While some immature behaviors may improve with age, language and executive function delays often persist without intervention. Delays in expressing or understanding language can lead to long-term academic and social challenges.

5. "If we treat the ADHD, everything else will improve."

Reality:
Treating ADHD (with medication or behavior therapy) can help with attention and impulse control, but it doesn’t automatically improve language, social skills, or executive function. SLPs provide targeted strategies and skills that other individual treatment approaches alone may not address.

6. "Once they’re on medication, they won’t need support."

Reality:
Medication may help a child access therapy more effectively, but it doesn’t teach the specific skills a child may be missing. Many kids benefit most from a combination of approaches: medical, behavioral, and educational.

7. "My child is just shy or awkward—not a language issue."

Reality:
Many kids with ADHD and Neurodivergence struggle with pragmatic (social) language, such as:

• Taking turns in conversation

• Reading tone of voice or facial expressions

• Staying on topic

• Understanding jokes, sarcasm, or non-literal language
  SLPs can help build these subtle but critical communication skills.

8. "Speech therapy won't help with schoolwork."

Reality:
SLPs can directly support academic success by targeting:

• Following multi-step directions

• Understanding word problems or story elements

• Expanding vocabulary and sentence structure

• Improving written expression
  All of which are areas that can be affected by ADHD and Neurodivergence

9. “Children will just grow out of a speech or language disorder.”

   Reality:
   While some children do improve with development, speech and language disorders often require early intervention and therapy. Without support, these difficulties can affect reading, writing, academic performance, and social communication persisting through teenager years. These difficulties will show up and undermine success across academic and life areas.

10. Because the speech or language problem is mild or moderate, the child will be fine without help

Reality:

Even mild or moderate speech-language disorders can affect important areas of development. Children may experience:

• Difficulty with reading and writing

• Problems following directions or understanding classroom instruction

• Challenges expressing ideas clearly

• Social communication difficulties with peers

• Reduced confidence when speaking

Without support, these challenges can persist and impact academic progress and social participation over time.

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