Speech Therapy Services
bAACTalk! Speech Therapy has been helping children in Delaware and the Eastern Shore, Maryland area develop strong communication skills through engaging play-based therapy, promoting independence, creativity, and compassion since 2017.
Services
bAAC Talk! Speech Therapy serves families in Delaware and Maryland in the following settings:
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In-Home
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Virtual
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Community-Based
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Preschool, School, or Daycare
How it Works
Getting started with bAAC Talk! Speech Therapy is simple and family-focused. Here’s what you can expect:
Contact Us
Reach out to us via phone, email, or our website contact form to share more about your child’s needs and goals. Whether you have questions about our services or are ready to begin, we’re here to guide you through the process. We’ll help determine if your child would benefit from an initial evaluation or if we can move forward with therapy based on recent records.
Prepare for Therapy
Send us any relevant documents, such as a recent speech and language evaluation completed within the past six months, along with medical or developmental history. This helps us tailor a plan for your child. If an evaluation is needed, we’ll schedule one ($300) to assess their current skills and develop specific goals. Completing our intake form is the final step to ensuring we have all the information needed to personalize your child’s care.
Begin Sessions
Once all preparations are complete, therapy sessions can begin! Katie sees clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays, while Aurora is available Monday through Thursday afternoons. Our sessions are play-based, hands-on, and designed to foster meaningful progress. Caregivers are encouraged to participate, empowering them to continue supporting their child’s development between sessions.
Schedule
Katie is the founder of bAACTalk! Speech Therpay and is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist serving families in Delaware and Maryland. With a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and certifications from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), she specializes in AAC, feeding therapy, and child-led interventions.
Katie is passionate about creating meaningful relationships and empowering families to support their child’s development. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, photography, and adventures with her family in Newark, DE.
Schedule Availability: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Aurora is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Delaware with a focus on regulation, connection, communication, and self-advocacy. Her play-based therapy approach is centered on aligning with each child’s interests to achieve their goals. Inspired by her experiences growing up with a brother with a mental health disorder and a cousin with 1p36 deletion syndrome, Aurora is passionate about advocating for individuals with disabilities and celebrating their unique capabilities.
Aurora earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Delaware in 2022 and is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). With experience at a children’s hospital and in the school setting, she brings a wealth of knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and finds immense joy in supporting children and their families.
Schedule Availability: Monday through Thursday afternoons
What does it cost?
Session Details & Pricing
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Speech Therapy Sessions: $160 for a 60-minute session.
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Includes direct care and caregiver consultation to support ongoing development.
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Travel Fee: Additional $10/session if located more than 15 miles from Newark, DE.
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Initial Evaluation: $300
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Required if your child has not had a recent evaluation (within the last six months) or has not been actively followed by another speech therapist.
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Please Note: We are a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance. However, we can assist families with submitting super bills or single-case agreements to their insurance providers for potential reimbursement. Many families find success with this process.
We think outside the box.
With experience in multiple different settings and these core values at our center, our founder, Katie, decided to open her own private practice.
CJ, Client
Ask the therapist!
Resources
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