A 60-minute comprehensive evaluation of your child’s speech and language strengths and challenges using standardized and informal measures. An evaluation report will be provided along with a 6-month treatment plan if intervention is recommended.

For convenience and consistency, we provide our services through virtual therapy in your child’s home. Sessions consist of 30-45 minutes of 1:1 individualized speech and language therapy 1-2x/week depending on your child’s needs.

We provide in-person therapy in homes and community settings, including parks, libraries, and daycares, throughout Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties. Sessions consist of 30-45 minutes of 1:1 individualized speech and language therapy 1-2x/week depending on your child’s needs.

Talanoa Speech & Language partners with childcare centers and preschools in the greater Sacramento area for screenings to increase access to a speech therapist for questions and referrals for further evaluation, if needed.

Areas of support include (but not limited to): receptive language (understanding language), expressive language (getting words out), pragmatic language (social language), articulation (saying words clearly), developmental delay, autism, Down syndrome, early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), caregiver coaching, language delay (“late talkers”).

We are partnered with Alta California Regional Center and accept Anthem Blue Cross California as well as private pay. For private paying clients, a monthly Superbill can be provided upon request for potential full or partial reimbursement of services. Please check with your insurance company to learn the specifics of your plan’s coverage.