Leap into Learning!
Serving Montrose, Delta Ouray, Gunnison, San Miguel, and surrounding counties in Colorado, as well as Clinton, Clay, Platte, Jackson and surrounding counties in Missouri via teletherapy.
Speech & Language Learners is a small, personalized private practice serving communities we have a personal connection to. We offer individualized speech and language sessions via live video sessions to meet the changing needs of your child, ages birth through young adulthood. We focus on building communication skills through relationships and successes, with a focus on the child's interests and what they can do.
Services
Treatment includes:
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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Speech-sound disorders
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Articulation / phonology
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Low intelligibility
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Expressive and receptive language delay / disorders
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Language-based learning difficulties
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Pre-literacy and literacy skills
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Disfluency / stuttering
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AAC (Alternative & Augmentative Communication)
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Other communication difficulties and skills
Other Services:
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Evaluations and reports
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Speech and/or language screenings
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Consult services for parents included in sessions
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Play-based language therapy for young children
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Coaching model for younger children to empower parents
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Literacy-based services for older students available
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And more!
about me
Sarah Carter, M.A. CCC-SLP
I am a speech language pathologist currently serving the pediatric population ages birth through young adulthood. I am nationally accredited through ASHA (American Speech Hearing Association) and hold state licenses to practice speech language pathology in Colorado and Missouri.
I received my graduate degree from the University of Maine in 2013. I have experience with childhood apraxia of speech, articulation, phonologically-based language difficulties, autism spectrum (ASD), low intelligibility, language-literacy learners, and other speech, expressive language, receptive language, and pragmatic (social) language difficulties.
My undergraduate studies included French Language and Linguistic/Cultural Anthropology, from Temple University in 2007. Originally from Maine, I have also lived in Vermont, Philadelphia and Europe, as well as backpacked across New Zealand.
I moved to Montrose, Colorado in 2017 to explore the mountains and mesas and build a life in this colorful playground. In 2021 we moved to Missouri to be near family with our infant son, and our now family of 4 are hoping to move back to Colorado when the time is right.
When not researching to learn more about language and communication, I can be found outside enjoying all that nature has to offer. I look forward to meeting you!
Pricing
Providing you with the information and treatment you need
Sessions
45 minute self-pay session: $75
A superbill can be provided upon request for insurance reimbursement by the family, when billing my normal rate of $90/session. Prompt pay discounts of $10 off per session are offered when paid day of session. The family is responsible for knowing the details of their chosen insurance plan. A referral for speech/language evaluation and treatment is recommended for families wishing to pursue OON reimbursement (free form available), and each family is encouraged to find if prior authorization is necessary and if there is any limit to sessions per year, as well as if Speech/Language therapy is covered. HSAs accepted.
Medicaid- Colorado
Colorado Medicaid is accepted in full. Copay due at the time of visit. Evaluations are covered without referrals, then treatment will follow the Plan of Care signed by your physician (I will communicate with them to get this). Expect a 2-3 week gap between initial evaluation and beginning treatment in order for this paperwork to be completed and a prior authorization to be in place.
Teletherapy
Telepractice options are available for families who prefer to have sessions in the comfort of their home. All you need is a computer, solid internet connection and optional headphones, we provide the rest!
Screenings
Screenings are approximately 30 min in length and include time with client and consultation for $25. Written report (one page) of screening findings is an additional $25. Any monies spent on screenings can be applied to evaluation cost, if evaluation is recommended and chosen based of screening results.
Initial Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations are offered for ages birth to 18 years old using standardized measures as well as clinician expertise. Evaluations typically take one to two and a half hours depending on age/needs and can be spread out over sessions as needed (birth-3 is mostly parent interview with some play-based interactions). They also include time with parent to review the report and ask questions after the evaluation is complete.
Self-pay clients may forgo a formal, written evaluation and instead request an informal one, depending on needs.
Cost: $250
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Assessments include:
-One-on-one time with child
-Parent interview
-Comprehensive Report
-Plan of Care
-consult session with parent after the report is complete going over the findings, recommendations, plan of care, and answering any questions.
-Superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement
Free Consultations
Not sure what you need or want to see if Speech and Language Learners is an ideal fit? Call or email to schedule your free video or phone consultation today! The process can be daunting, and I am happy to connect you with local resources that will best fit your needs, even if that isn't me.
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Opening Hours:
Hours Vary depending on client needs
