Who We Help
Speech Therapy for Every Stage — Birth Through 21
From infants and toddlers taking their first steps in communication to teens and young adults navigating school, social life, and the transition to adulthood — Front Range Speech Therapy in Greeley provides expert, individualized speech-language pathology for every age and every stage.
Ages & Stages We Serve
Communication development doesn't follow a single timeline. That's why Front Range Speech Therapy provides specialized services across five distinct age groups — each with its own developmental milestones, challenges, and therapeutic approaches. Explore the age groups below to learn how we can help your child, teen, or young adult.
Infants & Toddlers (Birth–3)
The first three years of life are the most critical period for speech and language development. During this window, the brain is forming the neural connections that will support all future communication. When a child shows early signs of communication difficulty — whether it's a feeding or swallowing problem in infancy, a failure to babble or produce first words on schedule, or a hearing loss diagnosis — early intervention can make a profound difference in long-term outcomes.
At Front Range Speech, our approach for infants and toddlers centers on parent coaching. We equip caregivers with evidence-based strategies they can embed into everyday routines — mealtimes, bath time, play, and reading — so that therapy doesn't stop when the session ends. For families in Greeley and Northern Colorado, this means your child receives the benefit of therapeutic support throughout the entire week, not just during clinic visits.
Common concerns we address in this age group include late talking, limited babbling or gestures, feeding difficulties such as difficulty transitioning to solids or refusing textures, hearing loss identified through newborn screening, and early signs of developmental conditions that affect communication.
Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)
The preschool years are a period of explosive language growth. Children are combining words into sentences, asking questions, telling stories, and developing the speech sound repertoire they need to be understood by unfamiliar listeners. It's also the age when many speech and language disorders become clearly identifiable — and when intervention is most effective.
Stuttering frequently emerges between ages 2 and 5, and early treatment using the Lidcombe Program produces the highest rates of recovery. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is often diagnosed during this period, requiring intensive, specialized motor speech therapy. Phonological processes that should be resolving — like fronting, stopping, or cluster reduction — may persist and affect intelligibility. And for some children, the preschool years reveal social communication differences that warrant evaluation and support.
Front Range Speech provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for preschoolers across all areas of speech-language pathology. We work closely with families and, when appropriate, coordinate with preschool programs and early childhood special education teams throughout Weld County and Northern Colorado.
School-Age Children (Ages 5–12)
Once children enter school, communication demands increase dramatically. They need clear, intelligible speech to participate in classroom discussions and make friends. They need strong language comprehension to follow multi-step directions and understand grade-level curriculum. And they need literacy skills — phonological awareness, decoding, and reading comprehension — that are deeply rooted in speech-language development.
Many school-age children come to Front Range Speech for articulation therapy — particularly for persistent /r/ and /s/ distortions that didn't resolve on their own. Others need support with reading difficulties, social pragmatic language skills, or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Some children receive speech services through their school's IEP but need more intensive, one-on-one therapy to make meaningful progress.
We coordinate directly with school speech-language pathologists and special education teams across Northern Colorado to ensure that therapy goals are aligned and progress carries over between settings. Private therapy and school-based services are not mutually exclusive — they work best when they work together.
Teens (Ages 13–18)
Adolescence is a period of significant social, academic, and emotional change — and communication skills are at the center of all of it. Teens who stutter may avoid class participation, phone calls, or social situations. Teens with social communication difficulties may struggle to navigate the increasingly complex social landscape of middle and high school. And teens with unresolved speech or language issues may find that academic demands in reading comprehension, written expression, and critical thinking expose gaps that were less apparent in elementary school.
At Front Range Speech, we understand that therapy for teens looks different than therapy for younger children. Our clinicians respect adolescents' growing autonomy and involve them directly in setting goals and choosing strategies. We address not just the technical aspects of speech and language, but also the self-advocacy skills teens need to communicate their needs to teachers, request accommodations, and participate confidently in academic and social settings.
Common areas of focus for teens include stuttering management and desensitization, social communication for navigating high school dynamics, voice changes and vocal health, reading comprehension strategies for demanding coursework, and building the self-advocacy skills that will serve them into adulthood.
Young Adults (Ages 18–21)
Turning 18 doesn't mean speech therapy ends. In Colorado, most health insurance plans cover speech-language pathology services through age 21, and for many young adults, this is exactly when they need continued support. The transition out of high school — whether to college, vocational training, or the workforce — brings a new set of communication demands that school-based services were never designed to address.
Young adults who received speech therapy through their school district often experience a sudden gap in services upon graduation. IEP-based therapy ends, and many families don't realize that private, insurance-covered therapy remains available. At Front Range Speech, we provide a seamless transition from school-based to clinic-based services so there is no interruption in progress.
We help young adults ages 18 through 21 with college preparation — including presentation skills, classroom participation strategies, and self-advocacy with disability services offices. For those entering the workforce, we address job interview communication, workplace social skills, and professional communication. And for young adults managing stuttering, we provide the Camperdown Program and cognitive behavioral strategies that support confident communication in adult contexts.
Insurance Coverage Through Age 21
One of the most common questions we hear from families is whether insurance covers speech therapy — and for how long. In Colorado, most commercial health insurance plans, Medicaid, and CHP+ provide coverage for speech-language pathology services from birth through age 21 when treatment is deemed medically necessary. This means that whether your child is 2 or 20, you likely have insurance benefits available to support their communication development.
Our administrative team at Front Range Speech handles insurance verification, prior authorization, and claims submission so families can focus on what matters most — their child's progress. If you're unsure about your coverage, we'll verify your benefits before your first appointment and explain exactly what to expect. There is no cost for our initial consultation, and we are committed to making specialized speech therapy accessible to families throughout Greeley, Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and all of Northern Colorado.
Coordinating with Northern Colorado Schools
Many of the children and teens we serve also receive speech-language services through their school district. Rather than working in isolation, we believe the best outcomes happen when private therapy and school-based services are aligned. Our clinicians coordinate directly with school speech-language pathologists, special education teams, and classroom teachers to ensure consistent goals, shared progress data, and complementary treatment approaches.
We regularly collaborate with teams from Greeley-Evans School District 6, Poudre School District, Thompson School District, and Weld RE-4 School District — as well as charter schools, private schools, and homeschool families across Northern Colorado.
Whether your child needs help developing IEP speech-language goals, you want a second opinion on your child's school evaluation, or you're looking for more intensive therapy than the school can provide, Front Range Speech is here to partner with your family and your child's educational team.
Common Questions About Ages We Serve
Everything families ask about our age range, insurance coverage, and how we tailor therapy to each developmental stage.
We serve children, teens, and young adults from birth through age 21. This full age range is covered by most health insurance plans in Colorado, meaning families can access specialized speech-language pathology services from infancy all the way through the transition to adulthood. Whether your child is an infant showing early feeding difficulties or a 20-year-old preparing for college, our clinicians have the training and experience to help.
Yes. Early intervention is one of the most impactful things a family can do for a child with communication concerns. We work with infants and toddlers from birth through age 3 on feeding and swallowing difficulties, late talking, hearing loss, and early language development. Research consistently shows that the earlier therapy begins, the better the long-term outcomes. Our approach for this age group centers on parent coaching—equipping caregivers with strategies they can use throughout daily routines to support their child's communication growth.
Absolutely. Many school-age children receive speech services through their school's IEP or 504 plan, but private therapy can supplement and accelerate progress. School-based services are often limited in frequency—sometimes just 30 minutes per week in a group setting. Private speech therapy at Front Range Speech provides more intensive, one-on-one treatment tailored to your child's specific needs. We coordinate directly with school speech-language pathologists to ensure consistent goals across settings.
Yes, we provide specialized therapy for teens ages 13 through 21. Adolescence brings unique communication challenges—stuttering that persists into the teen years, social communication difficulties that affect friendships and academic participation, articulation patterns that were never fully resolved, and reading comprehension demands that increase dramatically in middle and high school. Our clinicians understand the social dynamics of adolescence and create therapy plans that respect teens' growing independence while targeting meaningful communication goals.
Young adults ages 18 through 21 are fully within our service range, and most Colorado insurance plans continue to cover speech therapy through age 21. This is a critical transition period—many young adults are aging out of school-based services and need continued support as they prepare for college, vocational training, or the workforce. We help young adults refine communication skills for job interviews, classroom presentations, social interactions, and independent living. If your young adult received speech services in school, there is no gap in coverage—they can transition directly to our clinic.
While we organize our services by age group for general guidance, the truth is that developmental stage matters more than chronological age when it comes to speech therapy. A 4-year-old with significant language delays may benefit from strategies typically used with younger children, while a mature 11-year-old might be ready for approaches we often use with teens. During your free consultation, we assess your child's current abilities, developmental stage, and individual needs to create a therapy plan that fits them—not just their age on paper.
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