Does this sound like your child?
If you have been told to ‘wait and see’ but still feel concerned, trust your instincts.
You might be noticing:
- Your child is hard to understand
- They are not speaking in full sentences
- They do not follow directions consistently
- They get frustrated when trying to communicate
- They did not qualify for school services—but still need help
Empowering Communication: Our Comprehensive Services
How We Support Families
At I Empower Speech Therapy, we provide family centered speech and language services that empower children and support parents every step of the way. Our services are designed to meet each child’s individual needs while helping families feel confident, informed, and supported throughout the process.
You may be here because you have questions, concerns, or a feeling that something is not quite right. Maybe you have been told to wait. Maybe you have left meetings with more questions than answers. Maybe you want to help your child but are not sure where to start. Wherever you are in that process, you are not alone.
How We Support Families
At I Empower Speech Therapy, we provide family-centered speech and language services that empower children and support parents every step of the way. Our services are designed to meet each child’s individual needs while helping families feel confident, informed, and supported throughout the process.
Parent Coaching
Best for parents of toddlers or late talkers. Parent coaching helps families support their child’s communication development during everyday routines, play, and interactions.
In-Office Speech Therapy
Focused, one on one sessions in Temecula in a structured setting designed to minimize distractions and support progress on individualized goals.
AAC Assessments and Parent Training
Supporting children who are not yet speaking, have limited verbal speech, or need another way to communicate effectively.
Virtual Language Therapy
Virtual language therapy offers convenient, effective support from the comfort of your home. Sessions are interactive, engaging, and customized to your child’s communication needs.
Virtual Articulation Drills
Virtual articulation drills are a focused option for children who need extra practice producing specific speech sounds. Sessions are focused and interactive.
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
Specialized Independent Educational Evaluations are available for families seeking an outside evaluation regarding school assessments or eligibility.
In-Home Speech Therapy
In-home speech therapy is offered on a limited basis for families who want the convenience and personalized support of therapy in their own home environment.
Speech and Language Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations help identify your child’s communication strengths and areas of need to guide therapy recommendations and next steps.
Advocacy and IEP Support
Virtual advocacy and IEP support for families wanting help understanding communication-related school recommendations and reports.
Parent Coaching
Best for parents of toddlers or late talkers. We provide strategies to turn daily routines into communication opportunities, empowering you to be your child’s most effective communication support. Parent coaching helps families support their child’s communication development during everyday routines, play, and interactions. These sessions are personalized to your child’s goals and your family’s lifestyle, so you can confidently use strategies at home between sessions.
You may be here because you’ve been wondering:
“Why isn’t my child talking like other kids their age?”
“They understand me… but they don’t talk much.”
“They get frustrated and I don’t know how to help.”
“I try to read and play with them… but I don’t know what else to do.”
“Are they just a late talker or is something else going on?”
“I feel like I’m doing something wrong.”
“I want to help… I just don’t know how.”
This service may be especially helpful for families who:
- Want to support communication at home
- Are on a waitlist for therapy services
- Want expert guidance without committing to weekly direct therapy
- Want to feel more confident helping their child
- Want support using strategies in daily routines with the toys and materials they already have
Options:
Weekly 30 Minute Parent Coaching
This option is ideal for families who want regular support, consistent check-ins, and steady guidance as they learn how to help their child at home. In these sessions, you will receive practical strategies you can use during play, routines, and everyday interactions.
Who this may be best for:
Families who want close support, children who are just beginning intervention strategies, parents who feel unsure where to start, or families who benefit from accountability and regular feedback.
30 Minute Parent Coaching Every Two Weeks
This option is a great fit for families who want support and guidance while also having more time to practice strategies between sessions. Each session includes reviewing what is working, troubleshooting challenges, and adjusting strategies as needed.
Who this may be best for:
Families who are comfortable practicing at home between sessions, children who are making steady progress, parents with busy schedules, or families who want support without weekly meetings.
Monthly 60 Minute Parent Coaching
This option provides a longer session once a month for more in-depth discussion, strategy planning, demonstrations, and progress review. It is a flexible option for families who want guidance and support without frequent appointments.
Who this may be best for:
Families who want a lower commitment option, parents who are already comfortable using strategies at home, children who need periodic support, or families who want expert guidance and check ins over time.
Virtual Language Therapy
Convenient online sessions from home focusing on vocabulary development, sentence structure, and functional communication using interactive tools.
Virtual language therapy offers convenient, effective support from the comfort of your home. Sessions are interactive, engaging, and customized to your child’s communication needs. Virtual services are available throughout California.
Parents often reach out when they are thinking:
“Why do they repeat things but not answer questions?”
“I feel like I’m the only one who understands them.”
“They get frustrated and I don’t know how to help.”
“I don’t want my child to fall behind while we wait.”
“I just want my child to be understood.”
Virtual Language Therapy Options
30 Minutes Once Per Week
A strong option for children who benefit from steady, ongoing support while also having time to practice skills at home between sessions.
Who this may benefit:
Children with mild to moderate language needs, families looking for consistent support, and children who do well with weekly structured intervention.
30 Minutes Twice Per Week
A great option for children who benefit from more frequent support, increased practice opportunities, and closer monitoring of progress throughout the week.
Who this may benefit:
Children who need more repetition to build new language skills, children working on multiple communication goals, or families who want a more supportive therapy schedule.
Options:
- 30 Minutes Once Per Week
- 30 Minutes Twice Per Week
In-Home Speech Therapy
In-home speech therapy provides direct intervention in a familiar environment and includes parent collaboration to support progress throughout the week. Sessions are 45 minutes and offered on a limited basis.
This service may be a good fit for families who:
- Prefer therapy in the home environment
- Want support embedded into daily routines
- Value convenience and individualized care
- Want direct parent collaboration within the home setting
Service areas currently include:
- Menifee
- Murrieta
- Temecula
Travel fees may apply depending on location.
In-Office Speech Therapy
In-office speech therapy offers focused one-on-one support in a structured setting designed to minimize distractions and maximize progress on speech goals. Location: Temecula. Scheduling list available for interested families.
Virtual Articulation Drills
Virtual articulation drills are designed to provide concentrated, high-value practice with repeated opportunities to produce target sounds correctly. These sessions support repetition, consistency, accuracy, fluency, and home carryover.
This service may be a good fit for children who:
- Need support with 1 to 2 target sounds or a specific phonological pattern
- Benefit from short, focused practice sessions
- Need extra repetition to improve accuracy and fluency
- Are able to participate in a structured virtual format
- Need additional support while waiting for a full evaluation or ongoing therapy placement
Options:
- 20 Minutes Once Per Week
- 20 Minutes Twice Per Week
- 20 Minutes Three Times Per Week
Why families choose articulation drills:
- Focused on specific speech sound goals
- 15 minutes of direct child practice plus 5 minutes of parent feedback
- Short and manageable for young children
- Built around repetition and consistent practice
- Supports improved accuracy and fluency
- Convenient virtual format
- Supports home practice carryover
Speech and Language Evaluations
Evaluations provide an in-depth look at communication strengths and areas of need, along with recommendations for next steps.
Evaluations may include:
- Parent interview
- Review of concerns and developmental history
- Standardized and/or informal assessment
- Professional recommendations
- Written report
AAC Assessments and Parent Training
AAC assessments help determine which communication supports may best fit your child’s strengths, needs, motor abilities, language level, and daily environments. Parent training helps AAC feel more natural, practical, and meaningful in everyday life.
AAC assessments may be helpful for children who:
- Are minimally speaking or non-speaking
- Have difficulty expressing wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings
- Need additional support to communicate across settings
- May benefit from a communication device or visual communication system
- Need help identifying the best AAC system or access method
- Have severe articulation difficulties that make them hard to understand
- Experience frequent communication breakdowns
AAC parent training may include:
- Learning how to model words on the device or system
- Using AAC during routines, play, and daily activities
- Supporting communication without pressure
- Building confidence in using AAC at home
- Understanding how AAC supports speech and language development
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
An Independent Educational Evaluation is an evaluation completed by a qualified professional who is not employed by the school district.
Speech and language IEEs are available based on referral concerns and current availability.
An IEE may be helpful when:
- You disagree with the school district’s evaluation
- You feel your child’s needs were not fully identified
- You want a more detailed understanding of speech, language, or social communication skills
- You want an outside professional opinion to help guide services and supports
- You have concerns about whether bilingualism may have affected how your child was assessed
- You want recommendations that are clear, individualized, and educationally relevant
Bilingual speech and language IEEs are available in Spanish and English.
Advocacy and IEP Support
Advocacy and IEP support helps families better understand reports, services, goals, and school recommendations so they can participate more confidently in the IEP process.
Advocacy support may be helpful if you:
- Need help understanding speech and language evaluation results
- Want support reviewing assessment reports, IEPs, and progress reports
- Want to better understand whether current services and goals appear appropriate
- Are unsure whether school recommendations match your child’s needs
- Want guidance before an IEP meeting
- Want help identifying questions to ask the school team
- Need support understanding the difference between a language difference and a language disorder
Who We Help
Services may be a good fit for:
- Children with speech or language concerns
- Children who did not qualify for school services but still need support
- Families who want practical strategies to use at home
- Clients who benefit from individualized private services
- Adults with communication-related goals
- Families seeking support while waiting for other services
- Parents who want guidance in understanding school recommendations
- Families seeking an outside evaluation or second opinion
Why Families Choose Private Services
Private services can offer families more flexibility, individualized care, and the opportunity to begin support sooner. Families often choose private services when they want consistent care with the same therapist, a plan based on their child’s needs rather than system limitations, and practical guidance they can begin using right away.
- Personalized support
- Flexible scheduling
- No waitlist currently
- Consistency with the same therapist
- Practical strategies for home carryover
- Available virtually throughout California
Payment Options
I Empower Speech Therapy is a private pay practice. Depending on your insurance plan, families may be able to use out-of-network benefits or submit a superbill for possible reimbursement. Families are encouraged to contact their insurance provider directly to verify coverage, reimbursement eligibility, and authorization requirements.
Not sure what your child needs?
You do not need to have all the answers before getting support. If you have concerns, we can help you figure out the next steps.