WHO I SERVE
PEDIATRIC SPEECH, LANGUAGE & LITERACY THERAPY
I work with children 18 months - 18 years old across Orange County, providing in-home care for families who want individualized attention.
Does your child know exactly what they want to say but struggle to be understood by others?
Articulation and phonology therapy targets the specific sounds and patterns getting in the way of clear, confident speech.
Is your child having trouble finding words, following directions, or putting thoughts into sentences?
Therapy identifies the specific gaps in receptive and expressive language and builds the foundation your child needs to communicate confidently.
Is your toddler not yet talking the way you expected for their age?
An evaluation looks at the full picture to determine whether development is on track or whether early support would make a difference.
Does your child struggle to read social cues, hold a conversation, or connect with peers even though they have plenty to say?
Social communication and pragmatic language therapy builds those skills directly and deliberately.
Is your child bright and verbal but genuinely struggling with reading or spelling?
Phonological awareness therapy addresses the spoken-language foundation that reading depends on, and that most reading programs never directly target.
Does your child have more to communicate than their spoken words currently allow?
AAC evaluation and therapy opens up real, functional communication now while spoken language continues to develop alongside it.
Does your child lose track of directions, struggle to organize their thoughts, or shut down over schoolwork that should not feel this hard?
These challenges are often rooted in language processing, and therapy targets the specific skills behind them.
Does your child have an ASD diagnosis and need focused, individualized communication support?
Therapy here is built around your child's specific profile across functional language, social communication, and AAC where needed.
How It Works
STEP 1 | Evaluate & Plan
A comprehensive in-home speech and language assessment across Orange County, followed by a detailed written report and parent meeting to review findings and next steps.
STEP 2 | Goal-Setting & Early Therapy
Therapy priorities are established collaboratively based on evaluation findings, with sessions calibrated to how your child learns best from the very start.
STEP 3 | Active Therapy
Regular in-home sessions targeting speech, language, literacy, and communication skills, tracked with consistent data and supported by parent coaching every step of the way.
Client Success Stories
"Tarah is wonderful! She has an incredible ability to connect and kept my 8-year-old engaged through every session"
AMANDA B.
Parent of an 8 year old
"Our minimally verbal autistic 10 year old son has had the pleasure of working with Tarah for the last year. She is kind and patient and really connected with him (which is not always easy to do). She has great energy and great ideas about goal setting!"
STEPHANIE D.
Parent of an 10 year old
"Tarah is so knowledgeable and has a gift at connecting with children. Great experience."
GABI M.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
If you notice delays in speech, difficulty following instructions, or frustration when communicating, a consultation is a great first step.
What happens during a consultation?
We'll discuss your concerns, observe your child in their natural environment, and outline a tailored plan for their development.
How long are the therapy sessions?
Sessions typically range from 45 to 60 minutes, depending on your child's age and specific therapy needs.
