About KidSpeak Speech and Language Services - Shannon Willow Rd, Charlotte
KidSpeak Speech and Language Services, Inc. is a pediatric private practice located in Charlotte, NC. Our certified Speech Language Pathologists are dedicated to providing speech and language services to improve the lives of children by addressing their total communication needs.
Since 2001, we have strived to provide the bridge that takes skills learned in therapy into everyday activities. We recognize that the best speech and language therapy occurs when the latest research and technology is integrated with all aspects of a child’s development while recognizing each child’s individuality in how they interact with the world that surrounds them.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.
highly recommend therapists are kind and caring office staff is responsive. they take my insurance which is a plus. The staff is neurodversity-affirming.
Lynn S.
October 19, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
Children to adults
Social Pragmatics/ Social Language Delays
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