Evaluation & Services
The Speech Loft offers a wide variety of services from comprehensive evaluations to parent coaching. Please use the menu below to learn more about some of the core services we provide.
We start with an evaluation to gain a full picture of your child’s strengths, skills, and areas of need. Our evaluations include a combination of parent input, standardized assessments (if applicable), non-standardized assessments, observation, and therapist-child interaction. The results, along with family preferences, will guide our treatment planning and goals.​
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​After the evaluation and report have been completed, the results will be discussed with the family. A comprehensive written report is included in the evaluation package & will be provided to the family at no extra cost. At this time, the speech-language pathologist will provide treatment recommendations and goal areas, discuss frequency of sessions and answer any questions.
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If your child has already had a recent evaluation, it may be used in forming initial goals.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Therapy Sessions
We provide therapy sessions for the for a variety of speech and language concerns:
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Articulation/Phonological Disorders:​
If your child have difficulty producing certain sounds or feel frustrated when others don’t understand them they may benefit from speech sound therapy. Articulation and phonological therapy helps children speak more clearly by addressing sound errors or speech patterns. An articulation disorder means a child has trouble producing specific sounds (for example, saying 'yadder' instead of 'ladder'). A phonological disorder involves broader patterns of errors, such as leaving off final sounds or simplifying more complex ones. Therapy focuses on identifying these difficulties and supporting clearer, more confident communication.
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Language Disorders:
Language therapy helps children build the skills they need to understand and express themselves effectively. Receptive language skills involve understanding words, sentences, and directions, while expressive language skills focus on using words to share thoughts, needs, and ideas. Sessions often target both areas—expanding vocabulary, developing phrases and sentences, practicing grammar, and strengthening comprehension of directions and questions.
Our play-based, child-led approach follows your child’s interests and creates meaningful, engaging interactions. Therapy is woven into play to make learning natural and fun. Along the way, children practice social communication skills like turn-taking, conversation, and storytelling.
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Our family-centered approach ensures parents feel equipped to support language growth at home. With time, children build confidence in their communication, improve academic performance, and thrive in both school and social settings
Therapy session duration and frequency are determined on an individual basis, based on your child's specific needs.
AAC Therapy
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) includes tools like speech-generating devices, picture boards, or sign language that help children communicate when speaking is difficult. AAC can be helpful for children who are non-speaking, minimally speaking, or who understand more than they can express.
We introduce AAC through fun, age-appropriate activities, customize devices to fit your child’s needs and interests, and teach them to use AAC for things like requesting, socializing, and self-advocating. Parents are included in sessions so that communication carries over at home, school, and beyond.
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We also provide AAC evaluations to guide families in choosing the right system, navigating funding, and learning how to support their child’s communication across all environments. Our goal is simple: to make communication accessible, functional, and empowering for your child and family.
We believe in empowering the most important people in a child's lives with the tools to support ongoing development at home, school, and in the community. Parent coaching is an excellent option for children who are not ready for direct therapy.
Coaching is available to anyone wanting to learn how to:
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Learn strategies to help your child communicate and interact during everyday routines and activities
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Understand how to engage your child in back and forth communication exchanges (even before he or she is using words to communicate)​​​
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Learn effective ways to play with your child and how to increase social opportunities
Parent Coaching
AAC Advocacy & Training
Beyond therapy, we provide trainings for parents and school staff as well as school advocacy, supporting families, schools, and professionals in helping individuals thrive with AAC.
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Our services include customizing AAC devices, providing in-service trainings for school staff, and advocating for AAC during IEP meetings. By working collaboratively with families and schools, we strengthen every step of a child’s communication journey.
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With a focus on practical strategies, advocacy, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, we empower communication partners at every level so AAC users can be heard, understood, and supported across all environments.