empowering children,
one word at a time
Speech & Language Services for Preschoolers in
Central Austin
At Chatterpillars, we offer personalized speech and language therapy for preschoolers ages 2 to 5. Whether your child is a late talker, has trouble being understood, or just needs a little extra support to build confidence in communication - we’re here to help.
Our sessions are playful, purposeful, and designed to meet your child right where they are.
Areas of Focus
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Social + Play-Based Communication
For children learning to connect through gestures, words, or pretend play, we focus on early social communication and interaction skills. Therapy is playful, child-led, and designed to help kids connect, communicate, and thrive.
2
Speech Sound disorders
If your child is hard to understand or struggles with certain sounds, we focus on developing strategies to help them improve speech intelligibility - always at a pace that’s right for them. Our approach is developmentally appropriate, encouraging, and tailored to each child’s specific needs.
3
Late Talkers + Language Delays
Some children need a little help to find their words. We focus on expanding vocabulary, developing phrases and sentences, and understanding and using basic concepts. Using developmentally appropriate strategies, we help build the foundations of language so communication feels natural, motivating, and fun.
The Evaluation Process
Before we start therapy, we get to know your child through an evaluation that highlights their strengths and areas of need. Depending on their age, evaluations may be play-based and include observation, parent input, and standardized tools.
Every evaluation is tailored to your child, and you’ll receive a report with results and recommendations to guide therapy.
What Therapy Looks Like
Therapy at Chatterpillars is playful, purposeful, and built around your child’s individual goals. Using the evaluation as a guide, we design a customized plan that’s driven by your child’s need areas, interests and learning style. Sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes and occur 1–2 times per week, giving your child plenty of opportunities to practice and grow while having fun.
Payment + Insurance
Chatterpillars is a private-pay practice. We accept credit cards, checks, and HSA/FSA cards, with payment due at the time of service.
While we aren’t in-network with insurance providers, some families choose to look into possible out-of-network benefits. If that’s something you’d like to explore, we recommend reaching out to your insurance company to learn more about what they may cover.
possible reimbursement. Please note that coverage for speech therapy varies, so we recommend reaching out to your insurance provider directly to better understand your out-of-network benefits.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you have questions about your child’s speech and language development or you’re just looking for support — you’re in the right place. We’re here to help you navigate the next steps.