Speech Therapy & Assessment

What does assessment look like with Little Language Lab?

1. Free Consultation

We provide a free consultation before any assessment to determine whether an assessment is necessary and to ensure we are the right fit for your needs. If we’re not the best match, we’ll gladly refer you to our extensive network of SLPs in the area! We only complete evaluations for children we have room to treat in our therapy schedule except in special circumstances.

*Not all children need an evaluation if a recent assessment is available from another provider or school district.

2. Assessment Appointment

Assessment appointments typically last 1–2 hours but will continue as needed to gather all the necessary information about your child’s communication development. For children under 3 years old, we rely heavily on parent questionnaires and interviews, play-based observations, and language sampling. For older children, we incorporate more direct and standardized assessments.

3. Results and Next Steps

After completing the assessment, we will provide you with a detailed written report of our findings. We’ll review the results with you either by phone or in person at your next scheduled appointment, depending on your preference. Please note, not all assessments result in a recommendation for therapy.

If therapy is recommended, we’ll use this meeting to discuss the next steps, set goals, and determine an appropriate therapy schedule together. At the end of each month, you will receive a superbill summarizing the services your child has received, which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

What does therapy look like with Little Language Lab?

At Little Language Lab, we prioritize building a fun, nurturing relationship with each child while incorporating evidence-based, play-focused strategies tailored to their unique preferences and needs. Our sessions are designed to feel engaging and supportive, helping your child thrive in a familiar and comfortable environment.

We bring therapy to you, offering in-home sessions in the San Jose area. Sessions are available in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute increments, depending on your child’s individual needs.

Our Commitments to You:

  • Collaborative Understanding: We will partner with you to truly understand how your child communicates and grows.

  • Parent Involvement: We keep you informed and involved every step of the way, valuing your insights as an essential part of the process.

  • Child-Centered Approach: Therapy happens when your child feels safe, relaxed, and ready to explore and learn.

  • Guidance Over "Fixing": We are not here to "cure" or "fix" your child, but we will act as a guide in developing their communication to its fullest potential.

  • Evidence-Based Practices: Our strategies are grounded in the latest research and best practices in the field. We also use valuable information from adult autistic individuals to guide our therapy.

  • Commitment to Growth: We actively pursue ongoing education to stay at the forefront of speech therapy techniques.

  • Play and Routine Integration: We use play-based and routines-based interventions that feel natural and enjoyable for your child.

We believe that therapy is a partnership, and parents are an integral part of the process. Together, we’ll help your child reach meaningful communication milestones in a supportive, encouraging way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are here to help!  We offer free consultations so we can get to know your concerns, goals for your child, and answer any questions you may have. In our consultation call we will ask you a series of questions that will help us decide if a formal evaluation is recommended. Parents know their children best. It’s never too early OR too late to seek more information about your child’s communication development.

  • Little Language Lab is a private-pay practice with a fee-for-service model. We are considered out-of-network and are not affiliated with any insurance companies.

    Little Language Lab does not serve as a liaison between you and your insurance company, nor as an advocate for reimbursement of services. Provision of a superbill does not guarantee reimbursement from your provider.

  • Our rates are:

    60 minutes - $225

    30 minutes - $150

    At Little Language Lab, we believe all families deserve access to high-quality support, regardless of financial circumstances. We reserve a limited number of reduced-rate spots for families who would otherwise be unable to access private therapy at our standard rate.

    If you'd like to request an equity rate spot, please email us.

  • We accept payment by credit card via Ivy Pay, or by check made payable to Little Language Lab Speech Therapy Inc.. At your request, we will provide a monthly receipt of services (superbill) which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

  • A superbill is also called a receipt of services. It is a document that shows a list of services you received from us with applicable codes and diagnoses. A superbill is available upon request and may help you secure reimbursement from your insurance provider for out-of-network costs depending on your plan. Here are some great questions to ask prior to initiating services:

    • Do I have an out-of-network deductible to meet first?

    • Do I have out-of-network speech therapy benefits?

    • Am I eligible to receive direct reimbursement from the insurance company for my speech therapy visits?

    • What percentage of the money I paid at my speech therapy visit will you, the insurance company, reimburse?

    • Do I need to obtain a pre-authorization prior to initiating services?

  • All new clients require an assessment or screening before starting services, this is particularly important if you would like to be reimbursed for services through your insurance provider. We may accept assessments from another SLP if they are dated within the last 6 months. 

  • Private speech therapy and school-based speech therapy can differ in how children are eligible for services, the model for service delivery (school-based therapy is often in a group setting, while private treatment is often 1:1), and dosage of services. Our practice is mobile (we come to you!) which is convenient and great for focusing on parent-powered intervention.

    • Early intervention (18 months through age 3)

    • Developmental language disorder

    • Gestalt language processors, we are natural language acquisition (NLA) trained

    • Receptive (understanding) and expressive (using) language delays without a diagnosis of DLD

    • Childhood apraxia of speech 

    • Other speech sound disorders

    For more information about these diagnoses please check out our blog.

    If you are not sure if your child is a good fit for our practice please schedule a consultation call so we can discuss together. We do not currently provide services for stuttering, voice, feeding challenges or dysphagia, and children with language disorders over the age of 7 (we are happy to support all children with speech sound disorders). If we can’t serve your child, we will do our best to connect you with a provider who can.