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We are accepting new clients!
Contact us at 617-957-1878 to get started today.
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Welcome to ROARING FORK Speech Therapy
Roaring Fork Speech Therapy builds confidence through communication. We are a private speech therapy practice based in Aspen, CO that serves kids of all ages. At Roaring Fork Speech Therapy we know that communication is more than just words: it's about feeling confident and using communication to build relationships. Our approach to speech therapy combines parent coaching and one-on-one work to increase progress.
~ Highly personalized therapy
~ Flexible locations – we come to YOU!
~ IN–person, telehealth, & hybrid options
~ Collaboration with teachers & parents
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speech therapy
Is your child struggling with certain sounds or is their speech hard to understand? We use engaging and evidence-based speech therapy approaches to help your child:
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Speak more clearly
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Use age-appropriate speech sounds
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Combine sounds into words
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Improve academic and social confidence
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Decrease frustration when communicating
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Home practice will be provided to support ongoing progress between sessions.
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Language Delays & Disorders
We can help support your child’s language development through fun and motivating therapy to help them:
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Organize and communicate thoughts
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Increase vocabulary
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Improve reading and writing skills
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Ask and answer questions
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Follow directions
We will also dedicate time for parent coaching so you can feel confident supporting your child's language development at home.
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stuttering / fluency
Stuttering therapy is highly individualized for each child based on age and goals. Stuttering therapy will help your child:
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Learn techniques to support fluent speech
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Increase confidence when speaking
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Share thoughts more freely at school, at home, and in social situations
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Advocate for themselves and educate others​
Therapy also includes sharing resources, answering questions, and coaching the family and other significant adults in your child's life.
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social skills
Honoring your child’s unique personality and interests, social skills therapy will help your child:
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Develop conversation skills with peers and adults
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Build confidence and self-advocacy skills
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Learn how to “read the room”
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Foster positive interactions with peers
We will also offer tips for parents on how to best support and advocate for their child at home and in the community.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Amy Johns M.S. CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Amy Johns is a speech therapist who knows what it’s like to struggle with speech. Amy attended speech therapy herself when she was growing up. She loved the personal connection she had with her speech therapist and aims to foster that same level of connection and support with her clients.
Amy’s therapy sessions are inclusive of the whole child. She takes time to understand how each client functions best in the world and helps them develop skills for self-expression. She is a true advocate for the children and families she works with.
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Amy builds confidence and communication skills through interactive and immersive speech therapy sessions, keeping your child engaged and having fun in the learning process. Every session is personalized to the client's energy level and interests, incorporating a variety of evidence-based techniques, activities, and games.
Outside of work, Amy loves skiing, biking, camping, and hiking. She and her husband are expecting their first child in October 2023.
Advanced trainings & certifications
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Masters in Speech Language Pathology from New York University: Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
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Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Takes Two to Talk® — The Hanen Program®
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More Than Words® — The Hanen Program®
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PROMPT Trained® — The Prompt Institute®
Let's Get Started!
STEP ONE
Contact us to schedule a phone call where we will answer your questions and determine if Roaring Fork Speech Therapy will be a good fit for your child.
STEP TWO
Next, we will evaluate your child to determine their individual strengths and goals. The results of the evaluation will guide our treatment plan and goals.
STEP THREE
After the evaluation, speech therapy begins at the best location for your family. We can meet at your home, online, or in the community.
Billing & Payment
Roaring Fork Speech Therapy is private pay only. We can provide you with documentation to seek out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company.
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We come to you!
Roaring Fork Speech Therapy will come to you!
Whether in-person or online, speech therapy is flexible and convenient to meet your family’s needs. We can meet at your home, at your child’s daycare or school, or in the community.
In-person speech therapy services are available throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Telehealth services are available to CO residents.
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