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Therapy Areas

Here to help, at every stage.

Evidence-based, individualized therapy across a wide range of communication and language challenges — for children, teens, and young adults.

ASHA Certified
Evidence-based practice
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Team-Based Approach
Parents, teachers & therapists aligned
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On-Site School Services
Novus Academy, Covenant Christian, Waypoint Montessori
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Free Phone Consultation
No referral needed to get started
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Service 01
Speech & Language
For children and young adults with articulation, language, and communication challenges.

Helping your child find their words.

Speech and language disorders affect a child's ability to communicate — impacting learning, friendships, and self-confidence. Susan's approach begins with a deep understanding of each child's individual strengths and builds from there.

Services include evaluation and treatment for a broad range of conditions, always delivered with warmth, structure, and goals you can see.

Not sure if your child qualifies? Susan's free phone consultation is the perfect first step.

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Service 02
Social Language & High Functioning Autism
Specialized support for ASD, social communication, and pragmatic language challenges.

Building genuine social understanding.

Children and young adults with High Functioning Autism often have strong verbal abilities but struggle with the unspoken rules of social communication — reading cues, maintaining conversations, and understanding perspective.

Susan uses evidence-based frameworks that build genuine social insight, not surface scripts. The goal is real connection and confidence.

Every child is different. Let's talk about what an individualized plan looks like for yours.

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Service 03
Fluency
Evaluation and treatment for stuttering and other fluency disorders.

Confidence alongside communication skills.

Fluency disorders like stuttering can profoundly affect confidence, school participation, and quality of life. Treatment at Shields Speech goes beyond techniques — it addresses the emotional and communicative dimensions of the whole person.

Fluency treatment is most effective when started early. Reach out today for a free consultation.

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Executive Function
Planning, organization, and self-regulation for students and professionals.

Bridging the gap between knowing and doing.

Executive function skills — planning, organizing, initiating tasks, managing time — are foundational to school and workplace success. Susan's coaching uses practical, individualized strategies grounded in language-based learning principles.

Available for students, teens, and adults. Let's talk about your specific situation.

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Service 05
Communication Coaching
Professional communication development for teens, young adults, and career professionals.

Communicate with greater confidence.

Whether you're a teenager preparing for college interviews or a professional navigating workplace presentations, communication coaching delivers practical, lasting results. Susan makes it feel approachable, not daunting.

Ready to communicate with more confidence? Let's discuss your goals.

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Service 06
Evaluation & Consultation
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments, school consultation, and professional training.

Answers you can act on.

Accurate evaluation is the foundation of effective therapy. Susan conducts thorough individualized assessments with detailed written reports and clear, actionable recommendations. Consultation services extend her expertise to schools, families, and other professionals.

Seeking an evaluation for your child or student? Call Susan to discuss next steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No referral is required. You may call or email Susan directly to begin the process. She'll conduct a complimentary phone interview to understand your needs and recommend whether an evaluation or direct therapy services are the right next step.
No, Shields Speech does not accept insurance. Payment is due at the time of service. Please contact Susan directly to discuss fees and available payment arrangements.
Session length and frequency are determined individually based on evaluation results, goals, and scheduling. Susan will recommend a therapy plan tailored to each client's specific needs and progress goals.
Yes. Susan currently provides on-site services at The Novus Academy, Covenant Christian Academy, and Waypoint Montessori School. She's also available for school observation, ARD attendance, and consultation at other schools by arrangement.
Shields Speech serves clients from early childhood through adulthood. Susan has extensive experience with young children (ages 2+), school-age students, teenagers, and adult clients seeking social communication sessions, communication coaching, or fluency therapy.
If you have any concerns about your child's communication — whether related to speech sounds, language understanding, vocabulary, social skills, or fluency — a free phone consultation with Susan is the best first step. Early intervention, when appropriate, consistently produces the best outcomes.

Not sure where to start?

Susan's free phone consultation is designed exactly for this moment. Share your concerns and she'll help you find the right path forward — warmly, and without pressure.

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Call anytime: 817-251-9527