Speech Avenue - Our Top FAQs
We specialize in working with children from infancy through early adolescence.
Whether your child is just starting to talk or needs support in school, we’re here to help.
Most children benefit from sessions 1–2 times per week, depending on their needs and goals.
We'll create a personalized plan after your child's evaluation.
Standard sessions are 30 or 50 minutes long, depending on your child’s treatment plan.
We'll recommend the best option based on their needs and attention span.
We’ll observe, engage, and test your child’s communication skills through playful, age-appropriate activities.
You'll receive a detailed report and personalized treatment recommendations.
In most cases, yes! Especially for younger children, your presence can be comforting.
We’ll guide you on when it’s best to observe or step out, based on your child’s progress.
We treat a range of concerns including:
• Articulation delays
• Language delays
• Stuttering
• Social communication challenges
💬 Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
🧠 Getting Started with Therapy
Contact us through our secure client portal or call our office to get started.
Your child will be gently evaluated through play-based activities to assess their speech and language skills.
No referral is required. You can reach out directly to begin the process.
Evaluations typically last 45–60 minutes.
Yes, both parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Yes, feel free to call or email us with any questions.
Yes, we offer complimentary screenings to help determine if an evaluation is needed.
All necessary forms are provided through our secure client portal.
Let them know it will be a fun session where they get to play and talk.
Start with a free screening — it’s a great first step.
It’s never too early — we often begin seeing children around 18–24 months.
Yes! We specialize in working with toddlers and early communicators.
We are out-of-network but provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.
Yes, we offer virtual evaluations and sessions depending on the child’s age and needs.
Our therapists are trained to build comfort and trust through gentle interaction.
Yes, we can review outside evaluations and provide our own professional assessment.
We support multilingual families and can provide culturally responsive care.
Nope — just your child and any previous reports or notes if available.
Yes — you’ll receive recommendations and a personalized therapy plan if needed.
We do our best to accommodate new clients quickly, usually within 1–2 weeks.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
🗣️ Speech & Language Development
Common signs include limited vocabulary, unclear speech, difficulty following directions, and frustration when trying to communicate.
Most children say their first meaningful words around 12 months of age.
By age 2, children typically use 50 or more words and begin combining two words into simple phrases.
Speech refers to sound production, while language refers to understanding and using words and sentences.
Receptive language is the ability to understand words and directions spoken by others.
Expressive language involves using words, gestures, and sentences to communicate thoughts and needs.
Occasional disfluencies can be normal, but consistent stuttering may benefit from early evaluation.
Yes, hearing issues can impact speech and language development. A hearing test is often recommended during evaluation.
It involves difficulty producing specific speech sounds, affecting clarity of speech.
Yes! We support bilingual language development and help differentiate between a delay and a language difference.
Excessive passive screen time can limit real-world interaction, which is critical for language development.
Yes — we support children with selective mutism or social communication differences in a safe, gentle manner.
It refers to how understandable your child’s speech is to others. By age 3, most should be 75% intelligible to strangers.
Absolutely. We help children with turn-taking, greetings, eye contact, and conversational skills.
Yes, gestures are a vital part of early communication and are encouraged in speech development.
This is normal in bilingual development. Mixing typically resolves over time as language skills grow.
By age 3, many children are forming 3–4 word sentences and asking simple questions.
Yes! We use play-based approaches to foster vocabulary, turn-taking, and expressive language.
Autistic children may have differences in speech, language, or social communication. We provide tailored support to help them thrive.
Early support can prevent further delays and build a strong foundation for future language skills.
