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Children working on speech and language skills

SPEECH, LANGUAGE, FEEDING, & MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Serving clients of all ages in Byron, IL

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WELCOME TO EATS + SPEAKS!

Eats + Speaks is a team of specialists providing pediatric speech, language, and feeding therapy, as well as myofunctional therapy across the lifespan.

At Eats + Speaks, we provide more than therapy, we provide a true partnership where parents feel empowered and connected to the process and their child's speech therapist.

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY

Taking a child-led approach to supporting language skills and speech sound development for children of all ages.

FEEDING THERAPY & LACTATION SUPPORT

Supporting children and caregivers on the feeding journey, ranging from breastfeeding support to systematic interventions for picky eating.

MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Providing adult and pediatric myofunctional therapy, as well as pre- and post-operative therapy for tongue, lip, and buccal tie releases.

WEE TALKERS

Help your little one talk and communicate!

We're a paid affiliate of Wee Talkers

COURSES

Learn about oral development in children birth to 6 months and how it impacts feeding, swallowing, speech, and breathing.

INSIGHTS BLOG

Gain insightful tips and recommendations from our speech pathologists, feeding experts, and lactation consultants.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The Eats + Speaks team is made up of specialists who are passionate about supporting speech, language, feeding, swallowing, breathing, sleeping, and overall health. Our mission is to empower your family with education, guide you to use new strategies in your daily life, and help you reach the goals that matter most to you.

 

Together, we are dedicated to learning and growing through weekly continuing education. Our team has advanced training in the following specialties, approaches, and programs:

 

IAOM Understanding the Orofacial Complex •
TOTS • Plot the Tot • The Myo Method • Go MAPS •

Feed the Peds • Talk Tools • When Babies Can't Suck • Lactation Counseling

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WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING...

Eats and Speaks evaluated to find the root causes of my children’s speech and eating issues. They tailored the therapy to address and correct the problems. The therapist works closely with me to ensure my children are successful. The environment is warm and friendly.

- Tony, Eats + Speaks Parent

We have had a great experience so far. Breaking down the sounds to the simplest form (jaw strength, tongue placement, etc) has been so beneficial - His speech is slowly coming full circle! Our therapist is wonderful to work with, and we love the support we’ve received.

- Chelsey, Eats and Speaks Parent

We’re grateful for the therapists at Eats and Speaks who have helped our boys. They’ve addressed tongue tie and other structural issues to help sound production. Their compassion and joy over successes encouraged them to strive for the next goal.

- Kelly and Jordan, Eats + Speaks Parents

 

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GETTING STARTED WITH THE
EATS + SPEAKS TEAM IS EASY!

We are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice policies and offer private pay options.

Not sure if insurance covers services? Eats + Speaks is able to verify your benefits, but we also encourage families to call and verify benefits as well. Eats + Speaks is not held liable for insurance denials and cannot guarantee reimbursement of services from insurance.

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Call us at (815) 290-0829 or click here to fill out our inquiry form. Our front desk staff will reach out to you to schedule an evaluation and answer your questions regarding insurance, billing, and intake paperwork.

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Once all intake paperwork is completed, attend your first session. We will follow up on your concerns by evaluating your (or your child's) oral functioning and how it impacts feeding, swallowing, and speech.

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Begin regular therapy sessions in our clinic or online. We will work with your family to remediate any communication and feeding challenges and provide referrals to allied health professionals as needed.

HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

SCREENINGS

EVALUATIONS

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

GROUP THERAPY

PARENT EDUCATION

ONLINE THERAPY

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