Grade A Speech and Language Services is a private speech therapy practice in Connecticut specializing in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric speech and language disorders. Evaluations and therapy sessions are conveniently provided in the privacy and comfort of your own home or in your child’s daycare. The speech-language pathologist will travel to your child to provide services in your child’s natural environment which helps with generalization of skills.
Grade A Speech and Language Services currently provides evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders for children age 3-17. The following are examples of areas we treat:
Speech and Language evaluations and therapy are conveniently provided in your own home or in your child’s daycare. Services are currently provided to children residing in Bolton, Coventry, Ellington, Manchester, Somers, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, Willington and neighboring towns.
We offer a free phone consultation to discuss your concerns with your child’s speech and language development, answer your questions and determine if an evaluation and/or therapy services are warranted. To schedule your free consultation or to request more information please email erin@gradeaspeech.com or call (860) 375-4739.
In order to evaluate your child’s current speech and language skills, a comprehensive evaluation will be completed before beginning therapy. A comprehensive evaluation includes a parent interview, administration of standardized assessments, use of informal assessments and clinical observations. A written report of the evaluation results will be provided. All clients will receive an evaluation prior to beginning therapy. The evaluation is used to determine present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals for therapy. If you have a speech-language evaluation that was completed in the last 6 months, that evaluation can be used to start therapy without requiring additional testing.
Speech and language therapy sessions, utilizing evidence based practices, will be provided in the comfort of your own home or in your child’s daycare. Speech therapy sessions are usually once or twice per week and typically last for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Recommendations for session length and frequencywill be made based upon your child’s needs and family preference. Family consultations are provided during the last 5-10 minutes of each session. The consultation includes an update on your child’s progress and recommendations for strategies and activities that can be completed during the week with your child. The strategies and activities that are recommended are designed to increase progress and facilitate carryover of skills.
Hi, my name is Erin Grady and I am a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of Connecticut. I am ASHA certified and hold a valid license to practice from the Connecticut State Department of Public Health. I received my Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and my Masters in Communication Disorders at the University of Connecticut in 2007. I have worked as a speech-language pathologist in the schools for over 12 years where I have worked with children ages 3-16 with a variety of speech and language disorders. I began my own practice in 2019 in Vernon, CT where I reside with my husband. I look forward to working with you and your child to help your child become an effective communicator at home and in his/her community.
Grade A Speech & Language Services is a fee-for-service private pay practice. Insurance is not currently accepted and we are considered out-of-network for all insurance companies. However, upon request, superbills and documentation will be provided for the family to seek possible insurance reimbursement for some or all services provided. A list of questions to ask your insurance provider can be provided to you if you wish to call your insurance company to determine if you might qualify for reimbursement for the fees you pay to Grade A Speech & Language Services.
Payment for services is due at the time of your appointment via cash, check, credit/debit card or HSA card.