Frequently Asked Questions

You don't have to know for sure before reaching out. You aren't an expert on child language development and we don't expect you to be! But you ARE the expert on your child and your gut feelings and concerns are incredibly valuable. Please reach out for a free consultation call by completing the contact form here. We will answer your questions and decide if an evaluation would benefit your family.  

We help children of all ages learn to communicate more easily, effectively, and confidently. We teach the child and the entire family skills to support delayed language development, speech sounds, authentic Autistic communication, and complex communication needs (such as pre-verbal/non-speaking children, alternative communication, and communication for medically fragile children.) 

Yes! Autistic communication is one of our specialty areas. We are extremely passionate about supporting children and families on the Autism spectrum. We have extensive training in providing Neurodiversity Affirming speech therapy and an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) certification. We especially enjoy working with pre-verbal, non-speaking, and minimally speaking children through both high-tech and low-tech AAC options.  

It's true that some children do catch up on their own. However, it doesn't happen for every child and the time we spend waiting may ultimately make things harder for these children down the road. Early intervention is associated with better outcomes! If you're not sure if speech therapy is the right answer for your child, contact us here and schedule a free consultation. We will never recommend therapy that's not needed. 

Yes! We want to make sure Blue Sage is the perfect fit for your family before we schedule an appointment. During this 15 minute phone consultation, we will go over your concerns in detail, answer questions you have, talk logistics, and schedule our initial evaluation. 

Each session is unique and individualized for your child's needs! For older children, we might use structured therapy activities like books, flash cards, or special therapy apps to directly target communication goals. For younger children though, it is critical that therapy looks like play! Kids learn through play naturally- it's our job to structure the play so we teach functional communication skills in the way their brains already learn best. 

Our initial evaluation is typically 60-90 minutes based on the specific skills we are evaluating. Therapy sessions are generally 30 minutes each (although they may occasionally be a little bit longer.) Shorter, more frequent therapy sessions are shown to be more effective than longer, less frequent therapy sessions. 

Absolutely! Progress happens quickest when family members are involved. We understand that family can't always participate in sessions, but please know that you are always welcome and we will help teach family members and (with your permission) other members of your child's team what we are doing so that your child gets as much consistency and carryover as possible. 

Blue Sage is a mobile outpatient speech therapy provider, meaning that we travel to where your child is already comfortable learning and playing! Sessions may happen at home, at daycare, at ABA, at Grandma's house, or even at a community location like a library or park. We will make this plan together! We currently see in-person clients in the North San Antonio area (Stone Oak, Timberwood Park, Shavano Park, Bulverde, surrounding areas.) If you're not sure if you are in our travel radius, please reach out here and we can talk about options. 

Yes! We happily work with families across the state of Texas in video sessions through our HIPAA-compliant practice portal. Virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person services and offer even more flexibility for your family. 

Blue Sage is a fee-for-service / private pay practice. There are many benefits to this model, but the most important thing is that it gives us the ability to better serve our families. We can offer more flexibility, therapy plans that work with your family's needs, and really high-quality care directly to families. We do also offer Superbills to families upon request if you would like to submit your own Out of Network claims. If you'd like more information on this option, please complete our contact form and check "yes" when asked if you'd like information on Superbills.

Our initial session, the comprehensive evaluation, is $250. You will receive 60-90 minutes of direct evaluation time, a written report of findings, and a written treatment plan to address your child's communication needs. 

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Regularly occurring speech therapy sessions are $110. You will receive 30 minutes of direct treatment time each session, home program recommendations to support carryover, and direct access to your therapist if you need support after therapy. Sessions typically occur 1-2x per week.​

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Intensive therapy programs are also available and are structured based on each child's needs and family scheduling considerations. Pricing for these programs are customized for each family based on the structure we determine together.

The best way to get started is to complete our contact form here. This form contains some basic information about you and your child and lets us know what concerns you have. All contact form inquiries are reviewed and responded to within one business day! We will then schedule a consultation call, go over details, and schedule an evaluation for your child.