Speech Therapy

Helping your child find their voice, in whatever form that takes

Our speech-language therapy builds communication skills through play, whether that means new words, longer sentences, or an alternative way to express what your child needs.
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologists
Play-Based Sessions
AAC & Alternative Communication Support
Linked to Your Child’s ITP
What Is Speech Therapy?

Communication support built around how your child expresses themselves

Speech-language therapy addresses far more than pronunciation. Our speech-language pathologists work on understanding language, using words and sentences, and the back-and-forth of real conversation, meeting your child exactly where their communication is today.
For children who are non-verbal or minimally verbal, sessions may also introduce alternative communication tools, like picture systems or speech-generating devices, so your child always has a way to be understood.
What speech therapy can address
Understanding spoken language and following directions
Using words, phrases, or sentences to express wants and needs
Speech sound clarity and articulation
Social communication, like conversation and turn-taking
Where We Focus

From building language to communicating beyond words

Building Language Skills

Expanding vocabulary and sentence structure
Understanding directions and questions
Using words, phrases, or full sentences to communicate

Communication Beyond Words

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) tools when needed
Social communication skills like eye contact and turn-taking
Support for feeding and oral-motor development where appropriate
How Sessions Work

From where your child is today to real conversation

01

Assess Communication

We start with where your child’s communication is today, building on CMDE findings and everyday observation.
02

Set Language Goals

Specific, measurable goals are added to your child’s Individual Treatment Plan.
03

Play-Based Sessions

Therapy happens through games, stories, and natural conversation, not flashcards and drills.
04

Expand & Track

As your child grows, we build on new skills and adjust goals to match.
Often Paired With Speech Therapy

Communication and motor skills often develop together

Occupational therapy supports the motor and sensory skills that often work hand-in-hand with communication development.
Common Questions

Questions families ask about speech therapy

No. Speech therapy supports children at every stage, including those who are non-verbal or just beginning to use sounds and gestures to communicate.

We introduce tools like picture exchange systems or speech-generating devices when they help your child communicate more independently, alongside continued work on verbal skills.

Speech therapy focuses specifically on language and communication skills, led by a speech-language pathologist, while ABA addresses a broader range of behavioral and skill-building goals. Many children benefit from both, working together.

Frequency is set in your child’s Individual Treatment Plan based on their specific communication goals and needs.

For most families enrolled in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, or MA-TEFRA, speech therapy is covered as part of the EIDBI benefit once it is included in your child’s treatment plan.

Ready to support your child’s communication?

Reach out and our team will help determine if speech therapy is the right fit as part of your child’s treatment plan.