How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

Check out our resource on speech sound norms here, and resources for language and developmental milestones here. If you have any concerns, consult with your pediatrician or local speech-language pathologist for more information.

What is a speech-language pathologist? Is that the same as a speech therapist?

Essentially, yes. These are two different names for the same profession, with SLP being our formal title. Check out this post for more information and a video explanation.

My child hates reading, any suggestions?

Start with identifying if they hate reading or have an underlying issue, such as a language delay or disorder, that is causing this reading avoidance. Consult with your local speech-language pathologist, pediatrician or school-district to get that question answered. Then I think it’s a matter of finding the right books and the right approach for your child. Here is a post with more information.

What does a speech therapy session look like?

We have a video for that! Here is a blog post for more.

What do I do if I think my child needs speech therapy?

We have a video for that too! Here is another blog post. :)

What can I do at home to support my child's speech development? Language development? Reading skills?

You’re probably already doing a lot to help. Reading with your child, even after they can read by themselves in key. You can also have conversations, play games and sing songs together! Start with our blog, we have a ton of resources. Consult with your local speech therapist for specifics for your child.

I can't afford private speech therapy, what do I do?

Seek an evaluation and potential services from your school district, even if you homeschool. Reach out to a speech therapist, request a free phone consultation, and see if they can point you in the right direction for free resources in your community. See if you can have services covered by your insurance or HSA and seek a speech therapist who accepts your insurance.

Do you offer speech therapy services?

No, Reach Speech and Reading no longer offers private speech and language services, as we are partnered with another business to provide these services. Everything on this website is designed as an additional resource for parents and professionals, and for Hailey to share her love of reading and writing with this community.

Are parents involved in the speech therapy process?

YES. Parents are essential members of the therapy team, and you help drive progress toward your child’s goals. Your participation in therapy and encouragement of at-home practice are truly key aspects of the speech therapy process and I encourage you to talk to your SLP about this!