Pediatric Speech Therapy in Minneapolis & Twin Cities
At Talk in the Nest, our mission is to empower children and families through individualized, evidence-based speech and language therapy that supports each child's growth and celebrates their successes.
Our Services
We provide compassionate in-home speech therapy and parent support in Minneapolis, Edina, and the Twin Cities metro. We specialize in late talkers, speech sounds, Listening and Spoken Language therapy for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, language processing differences, neurodiversity-affirming care, and more.
Evaluations
Evaluations help us learn about your child’s strengths and needs through:
Parent questionnaires & developmental history
Observations during play
Standardized assessments
We may look at your child’s speech, language, social communication and/or auditory development skills. You will receive a report with detailed findings and recommendations that guide length and frequency of therapy.
Therapy
At Talk in the Nest, speech therapy looks like play. We follow your child’s lead, engage in their favorite activities, laugh together, and encourage them to try new and hard things. Each session is individualized and flexible, designed to meet your child’s needs.
Parents are an essential part of our process. We take time to support and guide you because, together, we can help your child reach their goals faster. Our model allows us to offer personalized parent coaching when it’s most effective, rather than relying solely on direct speech therapy.
Our Specialized Pediatric Speech Therapy Services
In-Home Speech and Language Therapy
In-home speech therapy takes place during your child’s favorite activities. We focus on your child’s unique talents while building new communication skills through play, incorporating toys and routines that they enjoy. Our sessions find natural opportunities for connection and communication, allowing your child to:
Learn functional, everyday words and phrases
Express themselves more clearly
Connect with others
Reduce frustration and communicate with confidence
Discover how in-home speech therapy can help your child thrive.
Nature-Based Speech Therapy
Many children express themselves more freely in natural settings. If this sounds like your child, we will incorporate nature as a therapeutic partner. In nature-based speech therapy, we work toward your child’s speech and language goals outdoors—in a sensory-rich environment that supports self-regulation, attention, social-emotional growth, and cognitive development. Nature-based speech therapy will help your child:
Learn to understand and use new vocabulary words
Develop stronger social communication skills
Improve listening skills
Develop clearer speech
Learn more about our nature-based speech therapy approach.
Listening & Spoken Language Therapy
Also known as Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Listening and Spoken Language therapy is available for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. We guide parents in helping their babies, toddlers, and children with hearing loss develop strong listening and spoken language skills.
Parents play a central role in the success of Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) therapy. Our specialist empowers you with practical strategies to support your child’s language development during everyday routines. With guidance and support, you'll become confident in helping your child thrive in their communication journey.
In-home LSL therapy is available throughout Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities metro area. Virtual speech therapy for children who are deaf or hard of hearing is available throughout Minnesota and Colorado.
Learn more about Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) therapy.
The Values that Guide Our Practice
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Excellence drives everything we do. Our experienced, passionate speech-language pathologist pursues ongoing postgraduate training to stay current with latest research and strives to provide the highest standard of evidence-based speech therapy for children while offering meaningful support for their caregivers.
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Every child deserves understanding and respect. We create a warm, supportive environment where children feel safe to express themselves. Communication challenges are frustrating, but we provide the patience and encouragement that you and your child need to succeed.
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We support the whole-child— addressing sensory, emotional, and cognitive needs while emphasizing relationships and co-regulation. By nurturing curiosity and a love of learning, our speech therapy helps children develop lifelong communication skills.
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We empower children to find their unique voice through personalized speech therapy. Recognizing that no two children are alike, we tailor each therapy plan to their individual strengths, challenges, and goals—fostering confidence and meaningful progress.
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Parents know their children best. We offer education, guidance and coaching to empower families to support communication at home. This collaborative approach helps children make faster, lasting progress.
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We celebrate the diversity of our families and are committed to inclusive, culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming care. Every child deserves quality speech therapy, regardless of background or ability. We also acknowledge the field’s history of bias and strive to uncover and address it in our practice.