Speech Evaluation and Therapy

 

Children and teens struggling with speech disorders often feel embarrassed and frustrated by their speech.  

Don’t wait to get the therapy your child needs to communicate effectively and confidently!

How I evaluate speech:

  • Areas tested. I can assess for correct speech sound production or help you understand if your child is stuttering.

  • Functional approach. I use a combination of standardized testing and informal, functional activities to determine needs and goals. 

  • Previous testing. Students who have had a recent evaluation may only need a review of testing in order to get started with therapy.

How I can help with speech skills:

  • Structured and multi-sensory. I use as many senses as possible to prompt the correct production of speech sounds. 

  • Home strategies. In addition to speech therapy sessions, I provide activities to do at home to teach students to become as independent as possible. 

  • Individualized treatment. Each student is different and I base my approach on what works best for you, your child, and your family.

Students love learning about how speech is made and feel empowered when they can learn to speak more clearly and easily!

Offering speech evaluation and speech therapy in the Denver, Aurora, and metro area
Testimonials

"We have been so blessed to find someone both sweet, funny, and superbly skilled in exactly the ways that help our son. You have given him an enormous head start from where he was only months ago. We are extremely grateful!" — D.S., parent

"Thank you so much for your help! We are just thrilled that her confidence is sky high and we have seen a lot of improvement in comprehension and phonics. Her teacher said she isn't afraid to ask questions in class anymore and I appreciate that you taught me how to help her at home. I'm not worried anymore-- I know she will be just fine!" — S.T., parent

“Erica’s patience and ability to understand my learning disability was so encouraging and helpful. She obviously loves what she does and is amazing at helping people. She customized her testing for me as an adult learner. She is skillful and takes her time with you, listens and tries her best to help you in your personal situation with your learning disability. She is so detailed and willing to help you understand exactly what the evaluation means, and then offers further training to help you better understand how to work with your learning disability to help you improve your life. “ — Pamela L., adult with dyslexia

“Erica has been a valuable partner and stakeholder in my child’s development. With her help, my son has not only excelled in school, but also, as a byproduct of his performance, my son has seen a boost in self-esteem. Working with Erica never felt like work. We appreciate her thoughtful approach and willingness to jump in the trenches alongside of us.” — Amanda M., parent

“Our child was discovered to have language processing issues at the age of four. She worked with Erica for three years and we saw a marked improvement. Our child loved working with Erica and looked forward to seeing her every single week.” — T.G., parent