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Early Intervention Consultation Services (Birth-5)

I provide early intervention consultation services designed to support your child’s communication development within the context of everyday routines and meaningful interactions. Services are tailored to each child and family, with a strong emphasis on functional communication, caregiver coaching, and practical carryover into daily life.

For children birth to five years old, services are offered through a consultation-based model. These sessions focus on empowering caregivers with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to support their child’s communication development during natural routines such as play, mealtime, and daily interactions. Rather than direct therapy, consultations are designed to guide and support you in creating meaningful opportunities for growth throughout your child’s day.

During consultations, I provide individualized recommendations, answer questions, and help problem-solve challenges related to speech and language development, social communication, and early foundational skills. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your family’s needs, ensuring strategies are realistic, effective, and easy to implement at home.

I am a provider with the Alta California Regional Center. Families of children under age 3 are encouraged to contact Alta Regional Center directly through self-referral to request an evaluation and determine eligibility for early intervention services.

Consultations are conducted via phone or video, with limited in-person options available depending on location and availability.

Who This Is For

This service is a great fit for families who:

  • Want guidance and clarity about their child’s speech, language, feeding, or oral development

  • Are looking for practical strategies to support their child during everyday routines

  • Value a collaborative, caregiver-focused approach to supporting development

  • Feel unsure about next steps and want expert input before pursuing therapy

  • Have concerns about oral habits, speech sound development (including /r/), or feeding patterns

  • Are motivated to implement strategies and support their child’s progress at home

Who This May Not Be the Best Fit For

This service may not be the best fit if you are:

  • Seeking ongoing, direct 1:1 therapy services

  • Looking for frequent, hands-on treatment sessions with your child

  • Unable to participate in sessions or carry over strategies between consultations

  • In need of intensive feeding or therapy services that require in-person, ongoing intervention

Regional Center (Birth - 3 years) - How to Get Started

Step 1: Contact Alta Regional Center
Families of children under age 3 are encouraged to self-refer by contacting the Alta California Regional Center. You can request a developmental evaluation to determine eligibility for early intervention services. Referrals can be made by calling your local Alta Regional Center office or submitting a referral online.

Step 2: Complete the Evaluation Process
Alta Regional Center will coordinate an evaluation to assess your child’s development and determine eligibility for services. If your child qualifies, an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) will be developed.

Step 3: Begin Services
If services are recommended and authorized, you may request Sierra Pines Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Services as your provider. Services will begin based on your child’s individual needs and your family’s goals.

Step 4: Consultation & Ongoing Support
For children ages 3–5 or for families seeking private consultation, you may contact me directly to schedule services. I’m happy to guide you through next steps and help determine the best fit for your child.

Pricing

Consultation services are designed to provide individualized, high-level guidance tailored to your child’s unique needs. Each session focuses on practical strategies, caregiver support, and meaningful progress within everyday routines.

Comprehensive Consultation – $150
A deeper, initial consultation designed to understand your concerns, review your child’s development, and provide personalized recommendations and next steps.

Follow-Up Consultation – $95
Ongoing support to review progress, adjust strategies, and continue guiding your child’s development over time.