Pediatric Speech Therapy
What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Helping Children Communicate, Grow, and Thrive
Pediatric speech therapy supports children with speech, language, and communication challenges in nurturing, familiar environments — from the clinic to the comfort of your own home. With personalized support, we empower children to overcome communication difficulties and reach their full potential.
Personalized Care, Expert Professionals
Compassionate Clinicians Focused on Each Child’s Needs
Our team of dedicated speech-language pathologists is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to treat a wide range of speech, language, and communication disorders. We collaborate closely with your child’s medical team and insurance providers to create an individualized therapy plan tailored to meet your child’s specific needs, helping them achieve milestones and succeed.
Conditions We Treat:
- Articulation delays and disorders
- Apraxia of speech
- Language delays
- Language disorders
- Cognitive-communication disorders
- Stuttering
- Voice disorders
- Communication challenges associated with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or hearing impairment
- Swallowing or feeding problems in infants and children
Highly Specialized Speech Therapy Services
Advanced Pediatric Speech Therapy Services
Pediatric speech therapy services cover a broad range of speech, language, and communication challenges. If your child is struggling to communicate their basic wants and needs, ask for help, or socially interact with their peers, our expert therapists provide comprehensive, customized therapy services to help them succeed.
Individualized Speech Therapy Techniques:
- Evaluating your child’s level of performance in critical developmental areas
- Observing how your child speaks at home and determining how it could be modified to promote better development
- Developing a personalized plan of treatment alongside the child’s care team
- Using games and learning activities to create age-appropriate self-care routines and habits, play skills, and social/behavioral skills
- Recommending adaptive equipment to facilitate the development of age-appropriate abilities
Find Care Near You
FAQ
Pediatric Therapy
Insurance Overview
- Accepted Insurance: Care Options for Kids (COFK) is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and United Healthcare (UHC).
- Marketplace Plans: We are not in-network with commercial plans purchased through HealthCare.gov.
- Medicaid: Accepted as a primary or secondary payer (if primary insurance is commercial).
Billing Overview
If your child does not have Medicaid but is covered by in-network commercial insurance:
- Evaluation: Up to $200
- Treatment Sessions: $125 per session
- Contact your insurance provider for plan-specific coverage and exclusions.
If your child has out-of-network commercial insurance:
- Evaluation: Up to $200
- Treatment Sessions: $125 per session
- Services may apply to out-of-network benefits
- Check with your insurance provider for eligibility and pre-authorization.
If your child is self-pay:
- Evaluation: $200
- Treatment Sessions: $125
COFK uses a secure and private payment system to protect your financial information. Therapy rates may vary slightly by state. Contact us for location-specific information.
- Conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams (HIPAA-compliant)
- Great for families in rural areas or with limited transportation
- Allows continuity during illness or inclement weather
- Requires internet access and a phone, tablet, or computer
In-Person Therapy
- Conducted at an approved location with a licensed therapist
- Location options are discussed during the intake process (home, school, or clinic, depending on your location)
Therapy Locations Include:
- Daycares, Head Starts, ABA clinics
- Private schools (with consent)
- With sitters or caregivers (with consent)
- Home-based settings – even with siblings present
- After-school care programs
Location Limitations:
- Therapy is not permitted in public schools during school hours
- Telehealth in group settings (e.g., daycare) requires a caregiver present
Scheduling Factors:
- Greater flexibility improves chances of therapist assignment
- After-school hours (3 PM+) are in high demand
- A caregiver (not necessarily a parent) may attend sessions
Typical Scheduling Windows:
- Daytime: 7 AM – 3 PM (Mon–Fri)
- Afterschool: 3 PM – 7 PM (Mon–Fri)
- Weekends: Limited availability based on therapist schedules
Frequency & Duration:
- Most children attend therapy 1–2 times per week
- Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the therapy type and your child’s individual needs
To begin therapy, Request a Consult. We’ll gather the following:
✅ Child’s availability
✅ Preferred therapy location (in-person or virtual)
✅ Presenting concerns
✅ Insurance details
Next Steps:
- COFK matches your child with an available therapist.
- Therapy orders are requested from your child’s physician (if not already provided).
- If needed, COFK obtains insurance authorization.
- Our team reaches out to schedule the evaluation.
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