Question 1

What services does NEST offer for children and families?

Accepted Answer

We provide comprehensive speech and language assessments, treatment for all communication areas of concern, motor speech disorders/apraxia therapy, PROMPT therapy, Feeding therapy, and myofunctional therapy, as well as social skills groups

Question 2

What can I expect during my child’s initial evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Before the evaluation parents will receive a comprehensive medical and developmental history to complete, which will help us best understand the child's development. During the evaluation the clinician will tailor the assessment tools based on the child's age and areas of concern. The assessment tools can vary, depending on the child's needs, to direct assessment depending on the child's needs. The clinician will make recommendations after the evaluation based on assessment results and will draft a report of the results, including individualized goals and recommendations.

Question 3

How often will my child need therapy sessions, and how is that determined?

Accepted Answer

The clinician bases the frequency of therapy on the evaluation results and areas of need. There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation; therefore, the clinician will make the recommendation based on the child's abilities and needs. A re-evaluation is conducted every 6 months or 1 year to determine ongoing services.

Question 4

What is NEST’s approach to speech and language therapy?

Accepted Answer

We use individualized, play-based therapy focusing on each child's goals, which we formulate based on assessment results. The clinician will implement a child led session following the child's interests and motivation to build trust and develop language skills through a nurturing and playful environment.

Question 5

What makes NEST different from other therapy centers?

Accepted Answer

We pride ourselves on providing care that has the child's best interest in mind; therefore, our team strives to continue communicating with the child's care team and family to fine tune and tailor their communication goals. Additionally, our clinicians value connection above all which is grounded in the care we provide. We are also unique in that we have multiple bilingual Armenian providers prepared to provide speech therapy in the child's preferred language.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does NEST offer for children and families?

What can I expect during my child’s initial evaluation?

How often will my child need therapy sessions, and how is that determined?

What is NEST’s approach to speech and language therapy?

What makes NEST different from other therapy centers?