Difficulty being understood
- Speech is difficult for caregivers, teachers, or unfamiliar listeners to understand
- Difficulty producing age-appropriate speech sounds
A resource for care teams
Partnering with providers for better communication.
At Communication Corner, we value collaboration with the professionals who support each child, including pediatricians, nurses, educators, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the care team. Our pediatric speech-language pathologists provide individualized, family-centered evaluation and therapy throughout Chesterfield and the surrounding Richmond area.
Clinical referral guide
When to consider a speech-language evaluation
A referral may be appropriate when a child shows one or more of the following communication concerns.
Trouble communicating
- Uses fewer words or combines fewer words than expected
- Has difficulty expressing wants, needs, thoughts, or ideas
- Becomes frustrated when trying to communicate
Difficulty understanding language
- Difficulty following directions
- Difficulty answering questions
- Difficulty understanding age-appropriate concepts
Social communication concerns
- Difficulty with back-and-forth interaction
- Concerns with play or conversation
- Difficulty using communication to interact with others
Other communication needs
- Stuttering or other fluency concerns
- AAC or alternative communication needs
- Communication concerns associated with developmental differences
Coordinated support
We believe in collaborative care.
Depending on the child's needs, we may collaborate with professionals and caregivers across the child's daily environments.
PediatriciansNurses and nurse practitionersOccupational therapistsPhysical therapistsBehavioral health providersBCBA and ABA teamsEarly intervention providersTeachers and childcare providersSpeech-language pathologistsParents and caregivers
Share relevant information
Exchange appropriate evaluation and treatment information to help the care team understand the child's communication profile.
Coordinate goals and strategies
Align practical supports so children encounter consistent communication opportunities across settings.
Discuss progress and needs
Communicate about progress, barriers, and ongoing priorities when care coordination supports the child.
Connect families with resources
Help families navigate additional supports and community resources when appropriate.
What we treat
Areas we support
Our services are individualized to the child's functional needs, family priorities, and everyday environments.
01
Early Language
Expressive and receptive language development.
02Speech Sound Disorders
Articulation and phonological development.
03AAC and Functional Communication
Support for children who use or may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication.
04Fluency
Stuttering and other fluency concerns.
05Social Communication
Functional interaction, play, conversation, and social language.
06Caregiver Coaching
Strategies that support communication throughout everyday routines.
How to connect with us
Interested in connecting a family with Communication Corner?
Please contact us directly to discuss our services and the best way to connect a family with our practice. We are happy to answer general questions about fit, availability, and next steps.
Insurance and payment
Practical information for families
Communication Corner accepts private pay and select insurance plans. Families are encouraged to contact us to discuss their specific coverage.
Anthem BCBS / HealthKeepers
Cigna
Kaiser
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Private Pay
Insurance participation and benefits vary by plan. Coverage is not guaranteed and should be confirmed directly with our team and the family's insurance carrier.