Services
We come to you! Therapy happens in your child’s real life, at home, at preschool, or wherever they spend their day. That means your child learns in the places they feel most comfortable, and you get simple ideas you can use during everyday routines.
At Meraki Speech Therapy, I provide in-home speech and language therapy for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in Orange County. Services include screenings, evaluations, parent coaching, consultations, and ongoing speech and language therapy sessions designed to fit into your family’s daily life.
Maybe your child is not using many words yet, has trouble putting words together, or gets frustrated when trying to communicate.
I help your child build communication through play, connection, and everyday routines like meals, bath time, and playtime. You’ll also learn simple ways to support language throughout your day without adding more to your plate.
You know what your child is saying, but other people struggle to understand them. Your child may also have difficulty producing certain sounds, which can make talking feel frustrating or overwhelming.
I help children say sounds more clearly while keeping therapy playful, supportive, and encouraging. Sessions are designed to help your child feel comfortable trying new sounds and communicating with confidence. We practice during real activities and play so communication feels natural.
Some children need support before words even begin. You may notice your child is not using gestures, imitating sounds or actions, responding consistently, interacting during play, or showing you what they want.
I help build the early communication skills that lead to language growth through play, connection, and everyday routines. Sessions may focus on gestures, imitation, play skills, joint attention, turn-taking, early sounds and words, engagement, and helping your child communicate in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
Your child may have trouble understanding questions, following directions, or keeping up with conversations.
Together, we build listening, understanding, and communication skills through routines and play that feel familiar and comfortable for your child.
Your child may have difficulty playing with others, taking turns, interacting, or communicating during social situations.
Sessions focus on helping your child connect, engage, and communicate during meaningful interactions in their everyday environment.
Some children need another way to communicate while their speech and language skills are developing. AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, can include gestures, picture boards, or speech-generating devices to help your child express wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings.
I support children using AAC by helping communication feel easier and more connected throughout everyday life. Therapy focuses on helping your child communicate during play, routines, and interactions with the people around them. I also guide parents and caregivers on how to model and use AAC throughout the day in simple, manageable ways.
Children with apraxia may know what they want to say, but have difficulty coordinating the movements needed to say words clearly. You may notice your child has trouble imitating sounds or words, says the same word differently each time, or becomes frustrated when trying to communicate.
I help children with apraxia build confidence and communication skills through supportive, play-based therapy that encourages success without pressure. Sessions focus on helping your child practice functional sounds and words, while making communication feel safe, encouraging, and motivating.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Parent coaching can be built into your child’s sessions or provided through separate parent support sessions. Together, we focus on what feels most helpful, and realistic for your family. I’ll show you simple strategies you can use during the routines and activities you already do every day at home.
If you’re wondering whether your child is on track, I offer speech and language evaluations and consultations to help give you clarity and direction. I also collaborate with school teams, and other professionals involved in your child’s care so everyone is working together to support your child’s communication goals.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of your child’s communication skills, what support may be helpful, and practical next steps that feel manageable for your family.
COMING SOON!
A fun, supportive space for little ones and their caregivers to learn, play, and grow together.
These small groups will focus on building communication skills through play, songs, books, movement, and everyday interactions while giving parents simple ideas they can use at home. Sessions will be designed to support connection, language development, social interaction, and confidence in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
More details coming soon for Tiny Talkers & Tales.