When to Seek Speech Therapy

Watch for:

  • No babbling (vocal play) by 12 months

  • Less than 50 words by 2 years

  • Hard to understand by 3 years

  • Stuttering lasting more than 6 months

  • Avoids talking, has difficulty making friends

FAQs

  • A free consultation is a short, 15-minute phone call with Jenn, our speech-language pathologist, to help you decide whether Play to Say Therapy is the right fit for your child and your family.

    It’s an easy, no-pressure way to:

    • Share a bit about your child’s communication goals or challenges

    • Learn what to expect from our play-based approach

    • Ask questions about scheduling, evaluations, or insurance

    • Find out how soon your child could begin (most families start within 10 days!)

    You don’t need to prepare anything—just a quiet moment to chat. Jenn will listen, answer your questions, and help guide you toward the best next step for your child’s needs.

  • Within 10 days from completing an evaluation.
    Contact me and fill out an intake form so I can best understand your family’s and child’s needs.

  • Unfortunately, not. We’re an out-of-network provider, which means you pay directly and can submit for reimbursement through your insurance. Most families receive partial reimbursement for speech therapy under their plan’s “out-of-network speech therapy” benefits. We do provide a Superbill (itemized invoice with CPT/ICD-10 codes) to streamline insurance reimbursement.

    We’re happy to help you navigate it step-by-step.

  • Play-led therapy means that learning and communication goals are built into activities your child genuinely enjoys. Instead of drills or flashcards, we use purposeful play—games, pretend scenarios, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration—to help children practice new sounds, words, and skills naturally.

    When children are engaged and having fun, their brains are more open to learning. Play-led therapy builds connection, confidence, and communication through curiosity and joy—making progress feel like play, not work.

  • We believe parents deserve full transparency. That’s why we use CarePatron, a private, HIPAA-compliant platform where you can see your child’s evaluation results, goals, and every therapy note.

    • We are available before, during and after school and during weekends and many holidays.

    • Clinic sessions in Dumfries, VA

    • Home-based visits across Prince William County

    • Telehealth for those in Virginia

    • A hybrid approach to best met your family’s need during unique situations

  • Groups by need and age:

    • Social Communication Lab – build turn-taking, conversation, and friendship skills.

    • Speech-Sound Bootcamp – practice sounds in playful, peer-based activities.

    • Fluency Foundations – support confident, flexible speech for children who stutter.

    • Executive + Communication Skills – language and planning support for ADHD.

  • See our accepted methods of payment here.