How long does speech therapy take?

It varies by child and condition. Mild articulation issues may resolve in a few months, while more complex language delays can take a year or more. Progress depends on severity, age, and consistency between sessions and home practice.

At what age should I start speech therapy?

Earlier is generally better, and therapy can start as young as toddlerhood. If you have a concern now, an evaluation now gives you real information instead of more waiting to see.

Can speech therapy help with autism-related communication?

Yes. Many children with autism benefit from speech therapy focused on social communication, nonverbal communication, and functional language, often alongside other therapies like ABA.

What's the difference between a speech delay and a speech disorder?

A delay generally means your child is developing skills in the typical order, just later than expected. A disorder means the pattern itself is atypical. An evaluation is the clearest way to tell which one you're dealing with.

Do you offer speech therapy in Spanish?

Yes. Aldea's network includes bilingual speech-language pathologists experienced in distinguishing normal bilingual development from an actual delay.

Speech Therapy in Miami and Orlando

Two years in, and you're still asking if it's working.

Q: Does insurance cover speech therapy through Aldea?

Speech therapy through Aldea is private pay. That trade-off is part of how we get families started in days instead of months. Our team can walk you through exact costs before you book.

That question doesn't mean something is wrong with your child. It might mean something is wrong with the fit.

Aldea matches Miami and Orlando families with licensed speech-language pathologists chosen for your child specifically, including bilingual therapists, so progress becomes something you can actually see.

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Ana Beltran, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Matched in Miami

4-year-old, expressive language delay

Licensed speech-language pathologists

No waitlist

English & Spanish therapists

Signs your child may need speech therapy

Every child develops at their own pace, but these patterns are worth having a licensed SLP take a look at.

Behind on speech or language milestones

Fewer words, shorter phrases, or less understanding of language than other kids their age.

Hard for others to understand

Family and friends outside the house regularly ask your child to repeat themselves, or ask you to translate.

Trouble putting words into sentences

Your child has the words but struggles to string them together the way same-age peers do.

Repeating sounds, words, or getting stuck

Stuttering, blocks, or visible frustration trying to get words out.

Already in therapy, but progress has stalled

Months or years in, and you're not seeing the kind of change that makes the sessions feel worth it.

A pediatrician or teacher has raised it

Someone outside the family has already flagged a concern that matches what you've noticed at home.

Conditions our matched therapists treat

Whatever is showing up in how your child communicates has a name, and a therapist who has treated it before.

Speech sound disorders (articulation)

Difficulty pronouncing specific sounds, like R, S, L, or TH, past the age most kids grow out of it.

Expressive language delays

Trouble putting words together or a smaller vocabulary than expected for their age.

Receptive language disorders

Difficulty understanding what others say, following directions, or grasping questions.

Stuttering and fluency disorders

Repetitions, prolongations, or blocks that interrupt the flow of speech.

Apraxia of speech

Difficulty coordinating the mouth movements needed to turn sounds into words.

Autism-related communication challenges

Social communication differences, echolalia, or nonverbal communication needs.

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No calling around, no long hold, and no more wondering if anyone is actually going to help.

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Answer a few questions about your child's needs, concerns, and the support you are looking for.

Get matched with providers

We help you find vetted pediatric providers who fit your child's needs, location, and preferences.

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Connect with the provider that feels right for your family and begin your care journey.

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What to expect from speech therapy at Aldea

A real plan is specific to your child, not a generic worksheet handed to every family.

Initial evaluation

A 60 to 90 minute assessment using standardized tools like the Goldman-Fristoe or CELF-5 to see exactly where your child stands.

A plan built around your child

Goals and session frequency based on your child's specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all track.

Sessions in the format that fits your family

In-home, clinic-based, or virtual sessions, depending on what actually works for your schedule.

Parent involvement and home practice

Concrete strategies you can use between sessions, because progress happens at home too, not just in the room.

Regular progress check-ins

Clear updates on what's changing, what isn't yet, so "is this working" has a real answer, not a guess.

Bilingual therapy when it matters

Speaking more than one language does not cause a delay. Aldea's network includes bilingual SLPs who understand normal code-switching versus a real language delay.

Speech therapy cost and payment

We'd rather tell you plainly how this works than let you find out partway through booking.

Concierge Pathway (private pay)

Speech therapy through Aldea is private pay. You'll know the cost upfront before you book, with no insurance approval to wait on.

Why we do it this way

Skipping insurance authorization is part of how we get families started in days instead of months, a trade-off worth being upfront about.

Have a question about cost? Reach out before you book and our team will walk you through it.

A family's experience with speech therapy

Real experiences from parents who found support through Aldea.

We'd been in speech therapy for a year with barely any change, and I kept wondering if I was doing something wrong. Switching to a therapist who actually fit our son made the difference. Within a couple of months we started hearing words we'd been waiting two years for.

Daniela SuarezParent, Orlando

Frequently asked questions about speech therapy

The questions we hear most from Miami and Orlando parents, answered plainly.

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