Question 1

How do I know if my child needs speech or feeding therapy?

Accepted Answer

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are some signs that may indicate your child could benefit from speech therapy or feeding therapy. You might consider an evaluation if your child:
 
Speech & Language Concerns:
Has trouble being understood by others
Gets frustrated when they can't communicate their wants and needs
Uses fewer words or shorter sentences than expected for their age
Struggles to follow directions and/or answer simple questions
Stutters or repeats sounds or words frequently
Has difficulty with social communication
 
Feeding Concerns:
Is a very picky eater or refuses entire food groups
Coughs, gags, or chokes often while eating or drinking
Takes a long time to finish meals
Has trouble transitioning to new textures or solid foods
Shows little interest in eating or seems distressed during mealtimes
 
You aren't on this journey alone! If you're unsure, we can help assess your child’s needs through a friendly, play-based evaluation and guide you through next steps. Early support can make a big difference! Contact us to schedule a consultation.

Question 2

How is Premier Speech and Feeding different from other pediatric clinics?

Accepted Answer

Our clinic stands out by offering specialized therapy from a highly trained and passionate clinician with extensive experience in pediatrics, including:

Natural Language Acquisition
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Early intervention
Autism
Phonology/Articulation
Feeding

Not only are these services highly sought after, but they are also provided in the comfort of your child's home, daycare, or via teletherapy, making scheduling convenient and flexible for your family.

Our holistic, strengths-based approach is rooted in evidence-based practices to ensure therapy is effective, engaging, and personalized to your child. We combine a warm and welcoming approach with specialized training to provide premier speech, language, and feeding services that your child and family deserve.

Question 3

Where do you offer your services?

Accepted Answer

We offer our services in-home, in-daycare, and in-school (if applicable) throughout the South Bay and West LA areas of Los Angeles County. This includes Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Hawthorne, and Playa Vista. We also provide teletherapy services to clients in California and Massachusetts. If you have specific questions about your location, feel free to contact us!

Question 4

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

We are a vendor with Westside Regional Center.  For all private insurances, we are considered an out-of-network provider and rates would be paid out of pocket. However, we can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement if applicable. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to verify if a superbill is accepted within your individual insurance plan and how much reimbursement they may provide. Superbills will be provided only after payment is remitted. While we do not require a physician referral to evaluate or begin services, your insurance may require one if you plan to submit for reimbursement. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider if you plan to submit for reimbursement to know and understand your benefits and out-of-network reimbursement policy.​We accept checks, credit cards, debit cards, FSA cards, and HSA cards.

Question 5

How can I book a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Booking a consultation is easy! You can schedule by phone, email, or through our Contact Form on the website.

Question 6

What does a typical speech or feeding therapy session look like?

Accepted Answer

Every session is tailored to meet the needs, interests, and goals of each child. Therapy frequency varies based on the diagnosis and severity, and recommended session length is either 30 or 45 minutes, depending on your child's individualized treatment plan. Sessions will also incorporate parent feedback and education to support carryover and generalization of skills.

Question 7

What does the evaluation process look like?

Accepted Answer

You will fill out a questionnaire ahead of time to answer questions about your child's medical and developmental history and your concerns. The evaluation is 60 minutes and will begin with discussing the questionnaire and establishing rapport with your child. Depending on your concerns, different assessment tools will be used and your child's speech and language or feeding skills will be observed and assessed. This information will be analyzed and you will receive feedback and a report outlining skills and recommendations.

Question 8

How do I cancel or reschedule an appointment?

Accepted Answer

We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please give us a 24-hour notice by phone or email. This helps us accommodate other families who need our services. If you cancel within the 24-hour window and don't reschedule, a late cancel fee will apply. Thank you for helping us provide the best care for all our patients.

Question 9

What can I expect from a virtual parent coaching session?

Accepted Answer

In a virtual parent coaching session, we offer private 1:1 consultations covering early communication and feeding skills, speech, language, and feeding milestones, and strategies to support your child's development. We'll discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and share helpful tools and resources. These sessions are available to any parent in the USA. For more information, please call, email, or fill out the Contact Form.

Question 10

Where can I find speech, language, and feeding resources?

Accepted Answer

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) provides helpful information regarding speech, language, and feeding development and resources. Additionally:
Explore here for speech sound development norms
Explore here for communication milestones up to 5 years old
Explore here for feeding milestones up to 3 years old

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