Articulation & Speech Therapy in Chicago

Finding the right support for your child’s communication development can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Eyas Landing offers specialized articulation and speech sound therapy designed to help your child build confidence and communicate clearly. We understand that every sound and word matters. Our approach is built on a partnership with your family, providing expert, evidence-based care that meets your child right where they are. Together, we can turn communication challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

Helping Your Child’s Voice Be Heard

What Is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy is a specialized service that supports children in developing clear, confident communication. At its core, speech therapy helps your child strengthen the skills they need to produce sounds correctly, understand and use language, and participate fully in conversations at home, school, and in the community. Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are trained to break down complex skills into small, manageable steps—whether that means learning how to say a tricky sound, combining words into sentences, or using age-appropriate vocabulary.

At Eyas Landing, speech therapy is always tailored to align with your child’s unique strengths, needs, and developmental stage. We take a family-centered approach, coaching you along the way and ensuring home practice feels achievable and rewarding for

Our Speech Therapy Services

Diagnoses and Challenges We Treat

Our team is experienced in diagnosing and supporting children and teens with a wide variety of speech and articulation needs. Common diagnoses and areas we address include:

Articulation Disorders: Difficulties with making certain sounds (e.g., saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”).
Phonological Disorders: Patterns of sound errors that affect groups of sounds (e.g., dropping the final sounds in words).
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed for speech.
Speech Delays: When a child’s speech develops more slowly than expected for their age.
Stuttering/Fluency Disorders: Interruptions in the flow or rhythm of speech (e.g., prolonged sounds, repeating syllables).
Resonance or Voice Disorders: Concerns related to pitch, volume, or quality of the voice.
Speech Differences Related to Autism, ADHD, Hearing Loss, or Cleft Palate: Addressing individualized communication needs for children with diverse developmental backgrounds.

If you have questions about your child’s specific diagnosis, we are always here to help you understand what services might be the right fit.

Approaches We Use for Articulation Therapy

No two children learn in the same way, so we use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help each child progress. Some of the most common and effective methods we use for articulation and speech sound therapy include:

Traditional Articulation Therapy: A step-by-step process where children practice targeted sounds in isolation, words, sentences, and conversation—with lots of repetition and fun games to keep learning engaging.
Phonological Process Therapy: Focuses on helping children recognize and change patterns of sound errors, making their speech clearer and easier for others to understand.
PROMPT Therapy: Uses gentle touch cues on the face to guide the movements needed for clear speech, often helpful for children who have trouble coordinating their mouth muscles.
Cycles Approach: Rotates through different sound targets in a set schedule, especially useful for children with multiple sound errors or more significant speech delays.
Play-Based and Functional Practice: Embeds speech practice into activities your child enjoys, building real-world communication skills in settings that matter most—like playtime, family routines, or classroom activities.
Family Coaching and Home Programs: We provide parents and caregivers with practical strategies and activities to use outside of sessions, supporting faster and more sustainable progress.

Throughout therapy, we track your child’s successes, adjust our strategies as needed, and celebrate every milestone—whether it’s mastering a single sound or speaking in longer sentences.

Building Confidence, One Sound at a Time

Our therapy services are designed to address the specific challenges that can make communication frustrating for your child. We focus on creating a supportive and engaging environment where children feel safe to learn and practice new skills.

Key Benefits of Our Speech Therapy Program:

Improved Clarity: We help children master the specific sounds they find difficult, making their speech easier for others to understand. This reduces frustration for both your child and your family.
Increased Confidence: As children see progress and can express themselves more effectively, their self-esteem grows. They become more willing to participate in conversations at home, school, and with friends.
Stronger Social Skills: Clear communication is the foundation of social interaction. We help your child develop the skills needed to build friendships, share ideas, and connect with their peers.
Customized for Your Child: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. We create an individualized treatment plan based on your child’s unique strengths, needs, and your family’s goals.

Specialists You Can Trust, Support You Can Count On

At Eyas Landing, your child is supported by a team of highly qualified and compassionate professionals. Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are state-licensed and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Our therapists have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of speech sound disorders, including articulation difficulties and phonological processing challenges. We are committed to staying current with the latest research and evidence-based practices to ensure your child receives the most effective care possible. We see ourselves as your partners, working collaboratively with you every step of the way to ensure skills learned in therapy carry over into everyday life.

“We’ve seen such a huge improvement in our son’s speech since starting at Eyas Landing. His therapist is incredible and makes the sessions so much fun for him. He’s more confident, and we’re less frustrated. It’s been a game-changer for our family.” – Parent of an Eyas Landing client

Take the Next Step for Your Child

Are you ready to help your child find their voice and build lasting confidence? Your next step is to schedule a complimentary consultation with our team. We can discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and determine the best path forward for your family.

Child Articulation therapy is one part of our comprehensive pediatric services…

Our Speech Therapy Team:

Together, the Speech Therapy team seamlessly collaborates with each child’s entire therapeutic team to address best practices and individualized treatment plans. This collaboration between our highly-educated, compassionate staff maximize therapeutic outcomes and help support our clients to reach their fullest potential. At Eyas Landing, we value evidence-based practice, client-centeredness, community, diversity, collaboration, and flexibility.py Team:

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Why Choose Eyas Landing?

We don’t just treat “speech issues.” We treat the whole child, and we support the whole family.

We Meet You Where You Are: Therapy happens where your child learns best—in your home, at their school, in the community, via telehealth, or at our clinic in Chicago’s West Loop.

Family-Centered Care: You are the expert on your child. We coach you on strategies to use at home so progress doesn’t stop when the session ends.

Collaborative Approach: Our speech therapists work alongside occupational therapists, behavior analysts, and physical therapists to ensure every aspect of your child’s development is supported.

Play-Based Learning: We know kids learn best when they are having fun. Our sessions look like play, but they are structured to achieve serious milestones.

Diagnosis and Conditions Our Speech Therapists Treat:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD
Sensory Processing Disorder

Developmental Delay
Speech and Language Delay
Articulation Delay

Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Neurological or Brain Injury

Premature Babies
Sports Injury
Torticollis

Toe Walking
Stuttering
Generalized Anxiety

School and Test Anxiety
Adoption

Client-Focused Speech Therapy Approach:

Neuro-Affirming Care
Intentional Relationship Model

Play-Based Therapy
DIR/Floortime

Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
Food Chaining
PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)

Sensory Integration
Therapeutic Listening
Auditory Integration

Social Skills Programs
Emotional Regulation Programs
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Next Steps to Starting Speech Therapy

Evaluation And Outcome Measures

Initial Evaluations are completed with standardized measures, clinical observation and parent report components. Re-evaluations are completed every six months to determine progress. Eyas Landing therapists proactively collaborate with families and other professionals to increase positive outcomes

Plan Of Care

Eyas Landing treatment plans are individualized to meet each child’s unique strengths, interests and goals. Goals are reviewed weekly and daily treatment notes are emailed directly to parents. Eyas Landing therapists are skilled in utilizing the client’s interests and motivations to increase participation in challenging therapeutic activities.

Billing Options

Eyas Landing offers a variety of billing and payment options to support your child’s treatment. There is a dedicated and knowledgeable on-site staff that are here to answer any of your questions. Eyas Landing is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO plans. Eyas Landing also accepts most out-of-network PPO plans, including United Healthcare and Cigna. Claims are submitted directly to your insurance company and staff can assist in disputing any denied claims.

Frequently Asked Questions About Speech Therapy for Kids:

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

While you don’t always need a referral to contact us, many insurance plans require one for coverage. We can help guide you through this process.

Where does therapy take place?

Flexibility is our foundation. We offer sessions in our West Loop clinic, in your home, at your child’s school or daycare, or via telehealth. We work with you to decide the best environment for your child’s goals.

How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

If your child is not meeting milestones (like babbling, using first words, or combining words), is difficult for others to understand, or gets frustrated when trying to communicate, an evaluation is a great first step.

Trust your instincts—you know your child best.