Pediatric Therapy

We provide comprehensive evaluations and listening and spoken language therapy for children with cochlear implants and hearing aids. Partnering with parents is central to our approach. Through observation and direct participation parents learn to implement strategies and activities that will grow their child’s listening, language, and literacy skills.

Therapy can be provided in person or online. Teletherapy services are provided via a HIPPA secure platform equipped with captions.

Evaluations

We administer individualized evaluations for children up to 18 years of age. We provide assessments in the following areas:

  • Listening skills

  • Receptive and Expressive Language

  • Speech Perception & Speech Production

  • Phonological Awareness (Early Reading Skills)

  • Self-Advocacy Skills

Assessments can be completed virtually or in person based on the therapist’s availability. Results are reviewed with parents to develop a comprehensive therapy plan.

Auditory Verbal Therapy

Auditory verbal therapy (AVT) focuses on developing the listening and spoken language skills of infants and toddlers with hearing technology and is based on these 10 principles.

Each diagnostic session focuses on developing listening skills through AVT strategies, play, games, literacy and daily routines. The therapist collects informal assessment data each therapy session in the following domains: cognition, play, auditory function, language and literacy.

Pediatric Aural Habilitation

Aural habilitation for children, ages 4-18, focuses on enhancing listening skills and improving communication.

Areas targeted include:

  • Listening comprehension

  • Speech perception & articulation

  • Phonological awareness (early reading skills)

  • Understanding language from academic curriculum

  • Device management and self-advocacy

Resources for Parents

Insurance

We currently accept the following insurance policies:

  • Kaiser Northern California - With an authorization from your audiologist for therapy.

  • California Children’s Services (CCS) - With a referral from an audiology/cochlear implant center in the Bay Area.  

We are considered an out-of-network provider for all other insurance carriers. We can provide a super bill to secure reimbursement from your insurance carrier. Prior to starting therapy services families should contact their insurance plan for a pre-authorization.

Please contact us regarding therapy rates and for any additional questions regarding insurance.

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Please contact us regarding therapy rates and for any additional questions regarding insurance. 〰️