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Speech Therapy and Evaluations
Speech-Language Therapy
Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Speech-Language Evaluations
We believe in a firm foundation to language development that utilizes engagement, child-led play, books, and growth of the very important parent-child dyad. Therapy is based on family priority, medical necessity and evidence based practices all while respecting a child's natural love for learning through play. Insurance or self pay.
Available in Peoria, East Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign Illinois and surrounding areas.
Speech-Language Evaluations
Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Speech-Language Evaluations
Find out moreOur therapists are credentialed therapists and evaluators with select private insurance and with the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. We provide evaluations for children ages 0-21. Contact us if you need help getting a referral.
Available in Peoria, East Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign Illinois and surrounding areas.
Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluations and Therapy for children using speech generating devices. Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) certified therapists. We are familiar with the leading communication systems on the market, including Saltillo, PRC and Tobii-Dynavox devices as well as many iPad related apps for communication. Our specialists are highly experienced in alternative access methods, including switches, scanning and eye gaze technology. Insurance or self pay.
Available in Peoria, East Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign Illinois and surrounding areas.
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy
Early Intervention PT/OT
Early Intervention PT/OT
Early Intervention PT/OT
Our therapists are credentialed therapists and evaluators with Early Intervention. Evaluations and ongoing therapy are provided for children ages 0-3 through the Illinois Early Intervention System. Contact us if you need help getting a referral. Funding through Early Intervention.
Pediatric PT/OT
Early Intervention PT/OT
Early Intervention PT/OT
Therapy is based on family priority, medical necessity and evidence based practices all while respecting a child's natural love for learning through play. Therapists are highly experienced in pediatrics. Insurance or self pay.
Counseling and Behavioral Therapy
Family Focused Solutions
Complex developmental disorders often include complex behavior that impacts the entire family. Our licensed clinical social worker meets with families in their home or at the clinic to discuss concerns and solutions related to behavior struggles and coping skills. Family focused treatment plans are designed, taught and supported to ensure successful behavior across a variety of settings.
advocacy & Professional development
Advocacy
Professional Development
Professional Development
Even before we are therapists, we are advocates. Child's Nature is interested in the success of students outside of the clinic. It is especially important for parents to be knowledgeable contributors of their child's IEP and 504 plans. Carrie Kerr holds a Certificate in Special Education Advocacy from William and Mary Law School. She attends dozens of IEP meetings a year alongside parents and their children. Contact us to discuss advocacy services.
Professional Development
Professional Development
Professional Development
We have presented at state, national and international conventions on various topics related to language development, disorders, and augmentative-alternative communication. As much as we love the big conventions, we are most happy when we can collaborate and provide specialized professional development to schools, daycares and families. Contact us to plan a presentation for your organization.
Academic review and tutoring
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio review provided by our master's level reading methods and education specialist. Parent interview and review of academic history to develop an individualized tutoring program
Services are self-pay and take place at our East Peoria Clinic.
Academic Tutoring
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews
1:1 individualized academic tutoring. Designed and implemented for each individual child. Specialty focus on children who have IEPs, 504s and/or receive RTI services.
Monthly enrollment includes (4) 60 minutes sessions. Higher frequency may be recommended or requested. Services are self-pay and take place at our East Peoria Clinic.
Summer Seasonal Only
Therapeutic Group programs
2019 Summer AAC Language Group
2019 Summer AAC Language Group
2019 Summer AAC Language Group
Summer program allows for children, siblings and parents to grow language using their speech generating devices in a weekly play based language group. Therapy provided by speech language pathologist specialized in AAC. Mondays June 4-Aug 6. 4:00-5:30 pm at our East Peoria Clinic. Some field trips will be planned. Self Pay.
Summer 2019 Social by Nature
2019 Summer AAC Language Group
2019 Summer AAC Language Group
Peer integrated program designed to help kids learn social skills such as sharing, taking turns, understanding emotions, waiting, and trying new ideas. Program led by Master’s level Speech Language Pathologists. Location is nature based at Cooper Park North in East Peoria. Parent stays for program. Siblings welcome. Register Here: