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Northern Star Therapy Services
Working together to strengthen the abilities of children and their families.
Speech-Language Therapy for Kids
Mansfield Area | Bellville
Ohio
Welcome to to this space where you can learn a little bit our speech and language services! We specialize in helping children with speech delays and language delays. If you have concerns about your child's communication or feeding challenges, we invite you to reach out for a free phone consultation. Let's work together to support your child's development!
Meet Nancy
M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m Nancy, and I’m passionate about helping children reach their full potential through speech and language development. As a wife, mom, and speech-language pathologist with 24 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with children in a variety of settings. For 20 of those years, I worked in pediatric outpatient care, and for the past 6 years, I’ve been part of the school system while also providing private sessions through Northern Star Therapy.
While I have experience working with children who face a variety of speech and language challenges, my true passion lies in helping children with speech sound disorders and language delays. I specialize in children ages 0-5, focusing on speech sound development, and expressive and receptive language delays.
My approach is grounded in best practices, and I believe in creating a fun, play-based, and functional learning environment. Every activity is designed to be engaging and versatile, ensuring it can fit seamlessly into daily routines. But most importantly, I know how crucial it is for parents to be involved. You are your child’s best teacher! Together, we’ll work to improve skills, build confidence, and set your child up for success.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’m always here to help!
Let’s make this journey fun and full of growth!
Good faith estimates of health care costs are provided as part of the No Surprises Act.
Free Consultation (for ages 0-5)
Let's Talk!
As a parent, it's completely normal to have concerns about your child's speech and language development or habits. Remember, every child is unique! If there are signs that something might be off, it's best to take action sooner rather than later—waiting to see if your child will "catch up" is never the solution. I truly believe in the power of early intervention, as it can lead to even better outcomes for your child. If you have any questions or would like a free consult, I'm here to and support you every step of the way! Let's work together to ensure your child thrives!
Assessment
Gathering the Details!
We’re excited to partner with you on your child’s journey! After your complimentary consultation, if we identify a need for more insights into your child's speech, language, or feeding skills, we'll schedule a thorough assessment. This may involve a mix of formal and informal evaluations, observations, and engaging interviews with you and child. Typically, the evaluation will take 1-2 sessions, lasting between 1 to 1.5 hours. Once we have the results, we'll sit down together to discuss our findings and decide on the best next steps for your child's growth.
Treatment
Making a Plan!
After the assessment, we’ll work together to create a personalized plan of care that focuses on your child's specific needs and outlines how often we’ll meet. Each session lasts 30 minutes, which includes 25 minutes of engaging treatment followed by 5 minutes dedicated to parent education. We can schedule these sessions weekly or every other week, depending on what works best for your family. We're excited to partner with you on this journey!
Skilled Services Available
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Picky Feeding
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Language Disorders
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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Speech Delay
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Play-based treatment
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Late Talkers
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School Contracts
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Parent Coaching
Getting Started:
Accepted Insurance Plans
If your insurance is not listed or you’re uninsured, Northern Star Therapy Services may still be able to offer you services. We also accept HSA/FSA cards as well as private pay.
Cost of Evaluations: $250
Current Cost of Treatment Sessions: $85
Parent Coaching: $150/month
Private Pay/Same Day/Prompt Pay Discount may be available (please inquire)
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