If your child is talking less than peers, has trouble understanding language, or is difficult to understand, an evaluation can determine whether speech therapy is needed.

As per ASHA (American Speech Language & Hearing Association) the earlier that therapy is implemented, the more likely children are to develop effective communication and achieve successful learning outcomes. At Bay Ridge Speech Therapy we treat children as early as 12 months old. Our assessments can be used with children who are developmentally pre-symbolic (using facial expressions, body language and gestures) as early as 12 months of chronological age.

We are not in-network with any insurance providers and do not accept Medicaid. Payment is accepted out-of-pocket (cash or check) or via eligible HSA/FSA debit cards. We do provide invoices and superbills. We do not make phone calls or other interactions with insurance companies. We may accept DOE vouchers on a case-by-case basis. For any questions, please call or email us for more information.

No. We are a private practice and do not accept DOE RSAs or have affiliation with NYC early intervention program.

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a healthcare professional who has received a Master level degree in Speech-Language Pathology. In New York State the title Speech-Language Pathologist is interchangeably used with Speech Therapist. SLPs have professional training and expertise in diagnosing and treating articulation/phonological disorders, developmental language disorders, apraxia, stuttering, reading disorders, and swallowing/feeding disorders.

Yes. You can directly pay for an evaluation and sessions with an FSA/HSA debit card.