Services with Small Talk & Smiles

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At Small Talk & Smiles, we provide individualized and evidence-based support for ALL children and their families.  Our approach is centered around helping our clients achieve their communication goals and improve their quality of life.  We offer different levels of support because so often families encounter barriers to receiving helpful information, support, and nurturing care within the deficits based traditional healthcare and educational settings.       

For families interested in support beyond a traditional speech-language therapy model.  Here are some of the most common ways we help you at this level of support.

• If you want to know how to best support your child's speech and language development during your moments together, we can set up a Speech & Language Boost video call so you have a step by step process that fits into your everyday routine, alleviates any concerns, and leaves you confident that you have all you need to support your baby or toddler.    
• Quick Screening for speech-language developmental milestones and a written plan of next steps after reviewing the results together.     
• Creating a written plan for late talkers using activities based on your input and daily routines so it all blends within your busy and chill family moments without seeming like extra "work" or time you have to set aside.          
• Supplemental or interim support if you're already on a wait list, you've been told by someone else that your child does not qualify for services, or even if they are currently receiving speech-language services and it's not enough support.  Schedule your free phone/virtual consultation and we will discuss how we can reach your family's goals.    The online platform we use is secure and HIPAA-compliant.               

Consulting services are available to families and businesses located anywhere in the US and beyond with a good internet connection.  The online platform we use is secure and HIPAA-compliant.  These are just some of the ways we can assist you.  Have additional needs?  Reach out and we can discuss further about the support you need.    

• Support for understanding IEPs and preparing for IEP meetings.  
• Supplemental or interim support if you're already on a wait list or receiving speech-language services and it's not enough.  
• SLP expertise and insight for online creators and other businesses focused on serving families with young children.           

When parents first become concerned with their child’s speech and language development, a screening can be a good step to determine if a formal speech-language evaluation is needed. Speech-language screenings can be informal or formal.  A screening alone is not diagnostically reliable and is used as a tool to decide if an evaluation is necessary.  Following the screening, an SLP will meet with parents to create a plan for the next steps.  A comprehensive evaluation provides us with information about your child's strengths, as well as areas, where they would benefit from additional support.   Following an evaluation, we will develop a treatment plan with individualized goals that align with your specific concerns and family priorities.  YOU are an important part of your child's success. Let's work together so that your child can be an effective and confident communicator.      

We provide in person evaluations and therapy in Leland and surrounding areas.  We help children with communication difficulties related to articulation, motor speech disorders, expressive language, receptive language, stuttering, and early literacy skills.  Our online individualized speech therapy services using a secure and HIPAA-compliant platform are available for ALL North Carolina residents.  We will take data to monitor your child's progress and communicate throughout our time together how things are going.  We believe in consistent family involvement so that you have the knowledge and tools to support your child's growth.      

All of our group classes incorporate early literacy skills, social emotional skills, songs, and movement.  They are a great first step in learning more about how you can support your little one's development easily, no matter where you and what you are doing.  Are you interested in hosting specially curated classes with an interactive story time led by a speech-language within your community, business or own home?  Contact us below for more information about we can set up a more personalized experience for you.   

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us via the blue button below. We would be happy to assist you at the times you list as most convenient.  Have a few questions first? drop them into the chat box or schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone call via our calendar.  Please be sure not to list any personal health information in the chat.