Pediatric Speech Therapy | North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Our centers have all the resources your child needs to have a blast while enhancing their skills.

INDIVIDUAL, 1:1 THERAPY ROOMS

Each of our individual therapy rooms is equipped to target your child's unique goals through one-on-one sessions with your child's Behavior Therapist.

These private spaces allow your child to focus and make progress on language, communication, academics, cognitive skills, emotional regulation, and more.

Autism therapy provider with a small child in Lincolnwood, IL.

GYMS & PLAY SPACES

Our gyms are some of our clients' most-loved spaces. They feature several kid-favorite activities, including swings, trapeze bars, slides, balls, and many other games.

Our gym spaces target strength, balance, coordination, and sensory processing in an environment of play.

Pediatric therapists in Lincolnwood, IL helping a child on a rock wall in our NSPT center.

SENSORY ROOMS

Our sensory rooms support clients in regulation and focus, tailored to your child's individual needs.

A sensory room is a safe environment designed to provide individuals the opportunity to decompress and cope with a variety of sensory experiences. Many of our kids find comfort in our sensory rooms while developing their visual, auditory, and tactile processing skills.

Cozy sensory corner designed to support children's development at North Shore Pediatric Therapy.

BLOSSOM PREP SCHOOL & CLASSROOM STYLE LEARNING

We have several classroom-style spaces to help our clients with group instruction, following directions, imitation skills, and parallel play.

Classrooms provide clients with readiness for their own school journey, in addition to opportunities for socialization and group learning.

ACTIVITY STATIONS

Our centers feature a variety of stations for activities that kids love. These include corners for reading, playing, and practicing real-world skills for inside and outside the home.

Our centers are built around learning spaces for clients to offer support with improving and practicing daily living skills.

"Interactive therapy room featuring sensory play equipment North Shore Pediatric Therapy.

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM ROOMS

We support a variety of ages in our centers, and provide curriculum-based programs for individuals aged 12-22 as part of our specialized Teen & Young Adult program.

Adaptive therapy area designed to support children with diverse needs at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, Naperville, IL.

Meet our Clinical Leaders

Alyssa Koci

M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Director

Alyssa Koci received her bachelor of arts degree in Communicative Sciences & Disorders and Spanish, and a masters of science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Midwestern University. As the speech-language pathology (SLP) team lead at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, Alyssa provides clinical care to children birth to 16 years old, as well as provides professional development and clinical support to the team of speech-language pathologists company-wide.

For Alyssa, mentoring SLPs to provide the best clinical care for their clients is the most rewarding part of the job, and she enjoys creating opportunities for clinicians to to grow at any level of their career.

Alyssa's passion for speech-language pathology can be traced back to her uncle, when he was diagnosed with ALS. Her uncle’s SLP fully supported his communication throughout his life and assisted in his changing feeding and swallowing needs. Alyssa strives to provide this for her clients across the lifespan.

When Alyssa is not keeping busy with play-based therapy, sitting on the ground with Mr. Potato Head, you can find her cross-stitching on the couch with her dog. Ask her about the game show The Price Is Right... she may have had a special appearance!

Frequently Asked Questions

How are my child's speech therapy needs assessed?

The initial step towards effective speech-language therapy is a thorough, personalized evaluation of speech and cognitive-linguistic capabilities. This assessment is carried out by a licensed speech-language pathologist. The selection of assessment techniques hinges on the individual's age and the specifics of their disorder.

The evaluation process encompasses an in-depth interview with the parent or client to gather information on birth, developmental milestones, and medical history. This is supplemented by clinical observations, leveraging both standardized and non-standardized testing instruments.

Typically, evaluations span between 1 to 4 hours. Once testing concludes, a diagnosis is determined and a detailed report is compiled. The assessment findings are then shared with the individual and/or their guardians, as well as the referring physician. Together, the patient and therapist then craft an Individualized Plan of Care.

What are the goals of speech-language therapy?

The aim of pediatric and school-age speech therapy is to equip children with oral, written, and practical abilities, allowing them to convey their desires, necessities, and ideas, and to achieve academic success.

For the youngest children, therapy often involves training parents and providing language-enhancing activities to foster and bolster child growth.

Our speech therapy solutions tackle behaviors and other challenges that might hinder learning, ensuring that each child reaps the maximum benefits from therapy. Given their comprehensive training and experience, our speech and language pathology professionals are adept at addressing the distinct challenges faced by all children, including those on the autism spectrum.

Does insurance cover speech therapy?

In many cases, yes! We are in network with most major insurance providers. Our team will perform a complimentary insurance benefits check for you prior to starting services. This will help determine coverage details, and any co-pays or deductibles that may apply.

What qualifications and training do speech-language pathologists have?

Speech-language pathologists are qualified experts with master's degrees in speech-language pathology and the necessary licensure to practice. Their comprehensive training equips them to assess and address a range of communication disorders. Their expertise encompasses the anatomy of speech, linguistics, and specialized therapeutic methods tailored to speech and language progression.

Testimonials

Success looks different for every child... But we bet we have a story that matches your child's needs. Like James, who started with us as non-speaking and lacking the ability to initiate and maintain social interactions. Today, he can speak complete sentences, clearly state his needs, and navigate social interactions with his friends!

Our infant daughter was in physical therapy with Anna Zahn for about five months. Anna was consistent, patient, and wonderful with our daughter. Anna was also clear in her communications with us as parents which helped us understand our daughter's progress and needs, as well as how we could help our daughter at home. While we are proud that our daughter graduated PT, we will miss Anna's warmth and kindness.

Emily

I love this place! Chista is an amazing person, so sweet and kind and very professional in her work. All staff are very kind with children. I feel happy to find this place for my daughter. Thank you!!!

Maria Di Rita

I cannot say enough nice things about the staff! My son worked with Khadija as his ABA therapist and is finishing up this week with his OT, Sabrina. They were really instrumental in helping us navigate a new diagnosis. Both were so easy to approach with questions. From Leeann at the front desk to the RBTs (Alex, Rabbia, Molly, and many others), we always felt so welcomed. It seems like the staff genuinely enjoy their jobs, consistently offering feedback and suggestions on how to help my son.

Jennifer Peyer

We have been working with the amazing team at NSPT for many years. They have been essential in understanding and supporting our child. I recommend their services to anyone looking for their specific type of support.Posted to

Monica Terése Carranza

They are so sweet and kinds persons with professionalism and really worried about the kids and how help they to get new skills and moving forward with knowledge.

Alejandra M.

NSPT is fantastic! All of the staff are wonderful, accomodating, and make you feel welcome and comfortable. Alan is fantastic - he has helped our family tremendously and has such patience and purpose in everything he does.

Alex Ehrhardt

North Shore Pediatric Therapy has been amazing. They have done a great job adjusting to the specific needs of my autistic child.

Matt Nakanishi

My 12 yr old son has a lovely support team in Robert (Social Work) and Lindsay (OT)! He gains so much from his sessions & I gain so much from the communication and brainstorming! Thanks!

Jennie Meyer

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‍For our clients, treatment hours are determined on an individualized basis, without predefined blocks.
Our BCBAs weigh the priorities of the family, the availability of the child given other therapeutic services they may be receiving, and the level of support needed to facilitate the best outcomes.
All of our treatment plans have terminal goals that are reported every 6 months and discussed every 3 months directly with the family, to ensure we are always moving towards fading the level of support needed and increasing daily independence.

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Speech-Language Pathology in the Chicago Area

Speech-Language and Feeding Therapy

Insurance accepted

What can kids improve through speech-language therapy?

Producing speech and pronouncing sounds

Understanding spoken language & vocabulary

Processing auditory and sensory information

Eating, swallowing, food sensitivities

Our centers have all the resources your child needs to have a blast while enhancing their skills.

INDIVIDUAL, 1:1 THERAPY ROOMS

GYMS & PLAY SPACES

SENSORY ROOMS

BLOSSOM PREP SCHOOL & CLASSROOM STYLE LEARNING

ACTIVITY STATIONS

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM ROOMS

Alyssa Koci

Speech Therapy Can Help With...

Frequently Asked Questions

How are my child's speech therapy needs assessed?

What are the goals of speech-language therapy?

Does insurance cover speech therapy?

What qualifications and training do speech-language pathologists have?

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