Initial consultations function as short (typically 20-30 minute) screening sessions conducted over the phone that allow your therapist to gain an initial impression of your child’s speech skills and whether they are developmentally appropriate. Next steps include creating a home-program plan to monitor areas of concern of a comprehensive evaluation.

Because The Garden offers private pay services, you can self-refer your child or receive a doctor’s referral from your pediatrician. Our goal during an evaluation is to gain a comprehensive picture of your concerns and goals, as well as an accurate picture of your child’s skills. This session typically lasts between 1-1.5 hours and consists of three main parts:

Clinical observation: We like to begin by getting to know your child and earn their trust through play & conversation. Speech therapy should be fun! This is also an opportunity for me to informally observe their speech during conversation.

Formal assessment: We will administer various assessments to gain specific and comprehensive information about the nature of your child’s needs, which then inform their treatment plan.

Caregiver interview: You know your child best, and we place high value on your input. We will gather information about their developmental and medical history, your concerns, and your goals. This may be completed digitally and before the in-person evaluation.

Children thrive with structure, but our sessions are anything but boring! My goal is for your child to know what to expect when they come into the room, and experience an enriching environment while engaging in challenging and fun activities to target their goals. Depending on your child’s age and goals, activities can range from structured to open-ended and will take up the bulk of our session.

Arrive and sign in

Review previous week’s home practice and probe for progress

Target goals in direct intervention

Discuss new home practice as a team

Dismissed!

All services are paid for privately by our clients via credit card, check, or HSA/FSA card. Contact us for details.

Payment is required at the time of service. We offer monthly superbills upon request, which can be submitted to your insurance for potential out-of-network benefits.

Because our services are private pay, we are able to deliver the best care possible — we are not limited by the parameters insurance places on frequency, type, and duration of services.