Brown Bear · Schaumburg, Illinois
Speech Therapy in Schaumburg, IL
Speech therapy at Brown Bear supports children with functional communication, expressive and receptive language, articulation, social communication, and communication during everyday routines.
Areas we support
Speech therapy goals are designed to help children communicate more clearly and confidently across home, clinic, school, and community settings.
Expressive and receptive language; Functional communication and requesting; Articulation and speech sound production; Social communication and pragmatic language; Caregiver strategies for home routines.
Language
Support understanding, following directions, vocabulary, sentence building, and communication during play and routines.
Speech sounds
Work on clear production of sounds and words so children can be better understood by family and peers.
Social use
Practice communication for play, turn-taking, choices, problem solving, and social interaction.
Communication goals that matter to your family
Speech therapy is about more than how clearly a child says a word. A speech-language evaluation considers how your child understands and communicates, including words, gestures, or other communication supports. Goals depend on individual strengths and needs, rather than a standard program for every child.
At Brown Bear’s Schaumburg clinic, families can ask about speech services alongside ABA care. Tell intake what your child currently uses to communicate, any prior evaluations, and the situations where communication feels difficult. The team can explain current service availability and evaluation steps.
Speech therapy and ABA have different roles
ABA therapy addresses behavior and learning goals; speech-language therapy evaluates and treats communication needs within its own professional scope. One service does not replace the other. When both are involved, families can ask providers to coordinate practical communication goals and clarify who is responsible for each part of care.
Communication options may include pictures, gestures, or an electronic device when recommended by a qualified clinician. The right support should be chosen for the child; a particular method or device is not suitable for everyone.
Getting started
Share your questions, current supports, and any previous speech-language evaluation; Request coverage verification for speech therapy, including referral or authorization requirements; Discuss evaluation availability and a plan with the appropriate clinician; Ask how caregivers can support communication within everyday routines.
Speech therapy questions
Does my child need spoken words to benefit from communication support?
Communication can include gestures, pictures, signs, and devices as well as speech. A speech-language professional can evaluate needs and recommend appropriate supports.
Is speech therapy the same as ABA communication goals?
No. Some everyday goals may overlap, but the evaluations and professional roles differ. Ask how your child’s providers will collaborate and avoid conflicting recommendations.
Is speech therapy covered under my child’s ABA authorization?
Do not assume it is. Speech therapy may have separate benefits, referrals, authorization, or provider-network requirements. Intake can help you identify the questions to ask your plan.
Can we request speech and occupational therapy together?
You can ask about both during intake. Occupational therapy addresses participation in daily activities and has its own evaluation and plan. Eligibility and scheduling are considered separately.