Pediatric Speech Therapy, Screenings & Evaluations in Springfield, IL

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Screenings and evaluations are available in the areas of speech, language, literacy and AAC from ages Birth-21.

Contact us today to learn more!

Pediatric Speech Therapy Services in Illinois & Online

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  • Are you looking for more options for your child to effectively communicate their wants and needs? AAC may be what you are looking for! 

    AAC is a mode of communication ranging from low-tech options (i.e. communication boards ) to high-tech options (i.e. speech-generating devices such as iPads). 

    In order to provide your child with an appropriate communication system, an SLP can conduct an evaluation in a natural and play-based environment to make clinical observations, explore different AAC options, and gather caregiver and/or other stakeholders input. 

    Once an evaluation is completed, the SLP can select AAC options to trial over the span of several weeks before assisting with the AAC funding process, if warranted. 

  • Articulation - Is your child having trouble saying certain sounds? Your child may be having difficulty with correct placement for that particular sound.

    Phonology - Do you find it difficult to understand your child whenever they speak? Your child may have difficulties with patterns of sounds, such as cutting off the last sound in words.

    We are trained speech and language therapy experts in treating articulation and phonological impairments to increase your child’s ability to verbally communicate his/her wants and needs.

  • Receptive Language - Is your child having difficulty answering simple questions, understanding basic concepts, or following directions? Your child may benefit from speech and language services to help them better understand language used across settings.

    Expressive Language - Is your child having difficulty communicating their wants/needs, using complete sentences, or telling you about their school day? Your child may need targeted speech intervention to help them expand their communication skills.

  • Is your child in the Birth-3 age range and having difficulties with communication? Are you struggling to get off long waitlists and receive speech and language services for your young one?

    We are happy to serve your family by providing early speech and language services to your child. Being that the parent coaching model is strongly encouraged for children in the birth-3 age range, parents are strongly encouraged (not required) to join in on the fun!

  • Are you looking for a speech language therapist that is uniquely trained to assess and help children with reading difficulties? Are you tired of everyone avoiding the topic of dyslexia?

    Speech therapists trained in reading go beyond the scope of reading tutoring; reading is language and we are language experts.

    We utilize methods based in the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham approach, to improve our client’s phonological awareness, ability to decode words and more.

    Learn more HERE.

  • We are excited to offer feeding therapy for picky eating. Coming Soon!

how do I get started?

Step 1: book a Discovery call

Upon completing our contact form here, a member of our team will provide you with everything you need to schedule a free virtual discovery call with us. This brief call will provide both parties with insight as to whether Univie is the best fit.

STep 2: schedule an evaluation

If we are a good fit, an initial evaluation will be scheduled. Evaluations include review of the client’s medical history, clinical observations and administration of assessment measures. Following the evaluation, a follow-up conference will be scheduled to discuss evaluation results and specific recommendations.

Step 3: bEGIN services

If services are warranted, our team will communicate available time slots.

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