Play-based Speech Therapy for Kids

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Nurturing communication through play in Clark County, WA

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Pediatric speech therapy in natural environments, like at home, daycare, or school in the greater Vancouver area.

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You're here because you’re concerned about your child's development. I’m so glad you found me! You're not alone on this journey.

I provide speech and language therapy in natural settings, like at home, in school, or at daycare in the greater Vancouver, WA area.  I believe in:

  • Celebrating the unique strengths and interests of your child

  • Supporting you as you advocate for your child’s needs

  • Empowering communication through play!

My goal is to create a safe space for you and your child to grow and learn. My therapy approach is child-led, routine and play-driven, and emphasizes the importance of authentic connection. Nurturing Communication Speech Therapy provides services to Vancouver, Battleground, and Ridgefield within Clark County, Washington state.

Speech Therapy for Kids

Specialties

Language Development & Early Communication

Late Talkers

Gestalt Language Processing

Parent/Caregiver Coaching

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Evaluations

I offer comprehensive speech and language evaluations. During the evaluation, we will explore your concerns for your child’s communication and learn more about their unique strengths, challenges, and interests.

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Therapy

Some of the common things we work on in therapy are building early communication skills, helping your child say their first words, producing sounds correctly, using correct grammar, learning to use augmentative alternative communication (AAC), and much more!

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Meet Your Speech Therapist

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Rachel Atkinson, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner

Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm a neurodiversity affirming speech-language pathologist, who truly believes in celebrating the unique strengths and interests of each child. I've worked with children and families for over 10 years in our community. I'm parenting right alongside you all, experiencing the joys and struggles of nurturing little ones. I hope to create a space where you and your child feel wholly accepted, seen, and heard. I believe that communication shouldn't feel like work. My philosophy centers around planting the seed of communication in child-led, play-based learning experiences. Let's work together to grow your little one's communication!

  • "My youngest has truly found her voice and is saying new words all the time..."

    “Ms. Rachel has been amazing for my family. She literally changed our lives. Because of Ms. Rachel and her being willing to slow down and really evaluate how my daughters process language and diagnose them as gestalt language processors, we were able to get the right tools in place to help them find their voices. My oldest has had a whole new world open up to her with her AAC device and being able to finally communicate. My youngest has truly found her voice and is saying new words all the time and I really believe it is all thanks to Ms. Rachel.”

    ~ Crystal

  • "She makes the time to research the latest evidence-based research to ensure her clients receive the most current interventions in their treatment plans."

    “I had the privilege of mentoring Rachel through her Clinical Fellowship year, and continuing to work with her as a colleague once she obtained her ASHA CCC’s. Rachel possesses the qualities every mentor looks for in a clinical fellow, co-worker, and clinician. She is detail oriented, empathetic, organized, and collaborative, but most importantly, Rachel is a continuous learner. She makes the time to research the latest evidence-based research to ensure her clients receive the most current interventions in their treatment plans.”

    ~ Jamie, M.S., CCC-SLP

  • "Rachel is great at what she does, and any child and family would benefit from having her on their care team."

    “Rachel is a dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable provider. Her ability to connect with clients and families in order to provide meaningful care is unmatched. Rachel is great at what she does, and any child and family would benefit from having her on their care team.”

    ~Natalie, M.S., CCC-SLP

How do I get started?

Nurturing Communication Speech Therapy provides therapy where your child is most comfortable, at home, school, or daycare in Clark County, WA.

Step 1

Contact me to set up a free 15-minute consultation call. I’ll listen to your concerns and explain our services.

Step 2

Schedule a speech and language evaluation to asses your child’s unique communication needs and abilities.

Step 3

Start weekly speech therapy sessions! I bring speech therapy to you in the Vancouver area.

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Insurance & Billing

I am an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies at this time. For out-of-network services payment is due at time of service and I will share a statement of reimbursement (superbill) for you to submit to your health insurance company to get reimbursed. I can accept payment from Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please contact me for therapy rates or for additional billing or insurance questions.