Locations

Therapy should fit into your schedule

  • A young girl touching the face of a man, possibly her father, while sitting on the floor with a woman, possibly her mother, watching. The setting appears to be a bright living room.

    In-Person - At school, park, or your home, or my office

    Let’s find a location where your child will learn and grow. My office is equipped with games, tools, and toys that will help your child be comfortable in the space.

    Boulder CO: 3015 47th St Suite E4 (Inside Sparks OT)

  • A young girl with light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a patterned long-sleeve shirt, sitting indoors near a window with blinds, drawing or writing in a notebook with a colorful pencil. There is an electronic device, possibly a tablet or phone, on a stand in front of her, and some small bottles or containers on the table.

    Online (Telepractice)

    If your child is more comfortable at home or if you live outside of the area, online speech therapy is a valuable tool and I can help your child virtually. I do encourage parents and siblings to get involved in online therapy.

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    Hybrid In-person & Online

    Consistency is key! If it’s helpful to meet in person one week and virtually the next week - that’s ok with me! My goal is to help your child in whatever way works for them and for your family.

Contact

Office

Located in Sparks Occupational Therapy office - www.sparksot.com

Speech therapy open door with bookshelf and trees painted on wall
Speech Therapy image of desk and chairs
Indoor playroom with fitness equipment, including aerial silks and a hammock, basketball hoop, and foam pit with blue balls; sunlight through windows, white tiled floor.
Speech therapy space with ball pit and swing

3015 47th Suite # E4

Boulder, CO 80301

 
A cozy living room area with a beige sofa, potted plants, a wooden console table, and a white armchair. The space has wooden floors, a woven rug, and is separated by a curtain from a small kitchenette area with shelves and plants. Recessed and track lighting illuminate the space.

What are the benefits of online sessions?

  • More parent and/or sibling involvement and coaching to support speech-language development and play

  • Access to the child’s toys and natural environment, which allows the therapist to observe more common behaviors

  • Opportunity for shorter, more frequent sessions, (such as 15 minute sessions 2-3x weekly)

  • Frequent sessions are particularly helpful for working on articulation disorders as they allow for quick practice of the targeted sound (e.g., saying /r/ correctly) which is shown to accelerate speech sound acquisition

  • Online (telepractice) sessions are more time-efficient for busy families

  • There are fewer transitions

  • No commuting/travel time to and from sessions

  • Sessions start on time more frequently without traffic and other delays

  • Fewer missed sessions due to bad weather, trips within Colorado, or illness or scheduling conflicts 

  • Children are usually more relaxed and comfortable working in their own home

What are the drawbacks of online sessions?

  • Children can move/walk away from the computer and get distracted by things happening at home.

  • Depending on the age and needs, a child may need guidance and/or supervision from a caregiver that the speech therapist can't provide remotely, such as redirecting back to the computer or getting certain supplies.

  • Although they are infrequent, there can be internet connection issues (this is easily solved by reconnecting on the telepractice platform or rebooting the computer). 

What goes into a speech evaluation?

I offer a variety of speech and language evaluations:

·   The best evaluation for your child will be determined by a brief (10-15 minute) phone consultation and review of paperwork regarding your child’s speech, language, hearing, and general medical history, as well as any other areas of concern.)

·   Evaluation time will range from 45 – 90 minutes based on the type of evaluation and include formal assessment as well as play, conversation, and a language sample.

What can I hope to get in return as a parent?

A comprehensive understanding of your child’s speech and/or language skills, including their strengths, specific information to help you understand your child’s speech and language needs, and recommendations including next steps to best support and develop areas of concern (e.g., therapy goals and quick home practice strategies). You will also receive a written report of evaluation results which will include these details and recommendations as well as a 15-minute phone consultation to discuss the report and next steps.