Speech Therapy for Kids
Speech and Language
Delivering Exceptional Care for Your Child
At Pioneer Therapy (a Valens Group company), we prioritize your child’s well-being and safety. Our therapists are highly qualified professionals with Graduate, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees in their respective fields. They are fully trained in-house, certified by the Early Intervention (EI) program, and hold state licenses.
To ensure the highest standard of care, all team members undergo rigorous state and national background checks through IDHS, CANTS, and DCFS. With extensive expertise and a commitment to safety, we provide your child with the best possible care every step of the way.
Additionally, our team of Speech Therapists is neurodivergent-affirming, fully credentialed in early intervention, licensed professionals who hold the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence and skilled in utilizing evidence-based practices. Each therapist undergoes an extensive mentorship program to ensure consistent growth and expertise. They also participate in monthly training sessions, staying updated on the latest research and therapeutic techniques to provide the highest standard of care.
Our Speech Therapists will help with:
Articulation Disorders
Improve speech clarity and accuracy with targeted therapy to address difficulties in pronouncing words. Help your child or loved one communicate effectively with confidence.
Language Disorders
Overcome challenges in understanding (receptive language) and expressing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language). Customized interventions promote better communication for school, work, and daily life.
Fluency Disorders
Address stuttering, cluttering, or other speech flow disruptions with proven techniques. Achieve smoother, more fluent speech that builds self-assurance and ease in communication.
Voice Disorders
Enhance voice quality, pitch, and volume with therapy designed to strengthen vocal cords and improve vocal health for clearer and more resonant speech.
Cognitive-Communication Disorders
Support memory, attention, problem-solving, and organizational skills with therapy aimed at improving communication for individuals with brain injuries, cognitive decline, or neurological conditions.
Social Communication Disorders
Help individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other challenges master verbal and nonverbal communication skills for meaningful and successful social interactions.
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
Improve swallowing safety and coordination with evidence-based therapy techniques. Perfect for those experiencing difficulty during meals or after medical conditions like stroke.
Aphasia
Regain language skills after a stroke or brain injury. Therapy focuses on helping individuals express themselves and process language effectively, empowering independence.
Expressive and Receptive Language Delays
Support children or adults struggling with understanding and expressing language. Build vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills for improved daily communication.
Speech Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Address the unique speech challenges associated with autism, including articulation, social language, and understanding communication cues.
Oral Motor Deficits
Improve control over the lips, tongue, and jaw to enhance speech articulation and feeding capabilities. Effective for children and adults alike.
Apraxia of Speech
Overcome motor planning challenges in speech with techniques to connect thoughts to verbal expression. Build confidence and communication effectiveness.
Pragmatic Language Delays
Develop social language skills for conversations, understanding social cues, and engaging appropriately in different settings. Perfect for kids and adults needing support in social interactions.
Auditory Processing Disorders
Help individuals interpret and respond to auditory information more effectively. Therapy supports focus, comprehension, and everyday communication.
Speech Issues Due to Medical Conditions
Tailored therapy for speech challenges arising from conditions like cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or neurological injuries. Specialized interventions promote clear and confident communication.
Why Choose Us for Speech Therapy?
Our licensed and certified speech therapists provide personalized, evidence-based care designed to meet each client’s unique needs. We’re committed to helping individuals of all ages achieve clearer, more confident communication.
Our therapists collaborate with a full multidisciplinary team to regularly review client progress. This ensures a comprehensive approach, combining diverse perspectives to create the most effective, individualized therapy plans.
Our commitment to ongoing training, teamwork, and professional development allows us to deliver exceptional, evidence-based support for every client.
Location Options:
Children’s Therapy Center in Chicago, IL (60618)
Early Intervention in Illinois
In Your Home in Chicago and state-wide in Illinois
Telehealth and Live Video for your convenience
Daycares & Schools (we come to you)
Speech therapy focus areas:
Speech therapy for kids 0-18 years old
Language delay therapy
Receptive language disorder treatment
Expressive language therapy
Stuttering treatment for children
Fluency disorder therapy
Voice therapy for hoarseness
Cognitive-communication therapy
Social communication skills therapy
Autism speech therapy services
Dysphagia treatment for swallowing disorders
Aphasia therapy after stroke
Apraxia of speech therapy
Oral motor therapy for speech
Pragmatic language skills therapy
Auditory processing disorder therapy
Speech therapy for special needs children
Therapy for speech clarity improvement
Speech therapy for neurological conditions
Accent modification therapy
Articulation therapy for children
Speech therapy for non-verbal children
Feeding and swallowing therapy
Early intervention speech therapy services
Speech and language pathologists near me
Pediatric speech therapy specialists
Speech therapy for brain injury recovery