Every person is unique and each therapy session must be custom-tailored to individual needs. We provide pediatric treatment for a wide range of communication needs including social skills, articulation, phonology, accent modification, motor speech disorders like apraxia, expressive language, receptive language, stuttering, executive functioning and speech delay.
At Silicon Valley Speech, we believe that therapy should take an interventionist stance incorporating specific speech and language goals that are augmented by easy-to-do home-based assignments.
Carry-over is key! Practice makes perfect.
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Treatment at Silicon Valley Speech
Silicon Valley Speech provides therapy that is individualized to each child's personality and needs.
Sessions are 60 minutes, with frequency at least 1x/week, tailored to your child's frequency needs (up to 5 days/week).
A variety of techniques are used so your child has the best chance to make substantial progress towards their speech and language goals.
For new patient inquiries, please call: (408) 807-6807
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Disorders treated at Silicon Valley Speech, include but are not limited to:
Speech Sound Disorders
Most children make some mistakes as they learn to say new words. A speech sound disorder occurs when mistakes continue past a certain age. Every sound has a different range of ages when the child should make the sound correctly. Speech sound disorders include problems with articulation (making sounds) and phonological processes (sound patterns).
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
A neurological childhood (pediatric) speech sound disorder in which the precision and consistency of movements underlying speech are impaired in the absence of neuromuscular deficits (e.g., abnormal reflexes, abnormal tone).
Expressive/Receptive Language Disorders
People with language disorders may have trouble understanding language or communicating with others. Treatment focuses on building language skills that coincide with learning, behavior, self-esteem, and social skills.
Stuttering
Affects the fluency of speech. It begins during childhood, and can last throughout life. The disorder is characterized by disruptions in the production of speech sounds, also called disfluencies.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
People with a brain injury often have cognitive (thinking) and communication problems that significantly impair their ability to live independently. These problems vary depending on how widespread brain damage is and the location of the injury.
Anxiety-Induced Speech Disorders
Treatment helps patients use strategies to reduce anxiety and increase communicative abilities.
Accent Modification Treatment
Treatment helps students improve accent, grammar, and cultural competency.
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Kate Sellers, M.A., CCC-SLP, is an experienced ASHA certified Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner/Executive Director of Silicon Valley Speech.
Kate began Silicon Valley Speech in 2014 with the intent of creating a warm and caring environment specializing in customized, individual and family-centered therapy. She is passionate about her work, and thrives on creating a fun and nurturing environment to enhance children’s confidence and communication skills. Recognizing that every child learns differently, she creates engaging speech therapy experiences tailored to individual needs. She combines fun and learning by using sensory-based techniques and encouraging natural communication during playtime to maximize progress.
MORE ABOUT KATE
Team Lead I
$225 per hour
Team Lead II
$240 per hour
Team Lead III
$255 per hour
Clinical Director
$275 per hour
Therapy Service Rates
We do not accept insurance for payment. If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be able to get partial reimbursement for services since we are considered "out of network". All fees are paid via credit card. We provide a complimentary superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. Superbills are itemized insurance based receipts containing the coding that can be used for out-of-network insurance reimbursement submission.
Superbill services through Silicon Valley Speech are complimentary and provided via our encrypted email server. Patients of Silicon Valley Speech are solely responsible for any and all charges accrued. Silicon Valley Speech is not responsible for contacting, coordinating, or seeking reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Superbill Policy & Procedures
Medical Necessity Reports
kate@siliconvalleyspeech.com
Please allow 7-10 business days for your request to be processed.
Please include the information below:
- Patient Name
- DOB
- Guardian Contact Name
- Guardian Contact Telephone
Please be advised that requests for Medical Necessity Reports will not be processed without providing the above information. Once completed, Medical Necessity Reports will be sent to the Guardian Contact Email on file.
Written Reports
Note: Written reports are not a complimentary service of Silicon Valley Speech.
Our comprehensive dynamic speech-language evaluations are designed to assess your child's communication skills and identify areas for improvement.
The customized evaluation process typically includes:
Parent/Caretaker Interview: We'll discuss your child's communication history, concerns, and goals.
Standardized and Criterion-Referenced Assessments: We use a dynamic assessment model, choosing standardized tests as applicable, and other tools to measure your child's speech and language abilities.
Observation: We'll observe your child's social interactions and communication skills.
Clinical Analysis: We'll analyze speech and language samples to identify specific areas of need, then we will create customized goals, that are created in collaboration with the client and family. We prioritize areas that will significantly enhance communication, while aligning with your family's unique values and objectives for your child.
Speech-Language Evaluation
Less than 24 hours cancellation: $60 service fee
Less than 5 hour cancellation: Full service charge
No Show Appointment: Full service charge
All cancellations must be sent as emails to: kate@siliconvalleyspeech.com
Time will be geostamped and marked at received inbox.
Please include the following information:
- Your name
- The name of the patient
- Your contact phone number
- Your contact email
- Session time
Silicon Valley Speech maintains the right to refuse service at its sole discretion.
Cancellation Policy
What people are saying about us...
Mountains are climbed by single steps,
one step at a time.
Speech is made by single sounds,
one sound at a time.
Life is heard through your own voice,
give your child their voice,
and it will never be forgotten.
For new patient inquiries, please call: (408) 807-6807
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