Pediatric Speech Therapy · Dixon, CA

Language Delay Therapy for Children -- Dixon, CA

Expert therapy for expressive and receptive language delays. Free consultation. Insurance accepted.

ASHA CCC-SLP | 20+ Years Experience | 300+ Families | Insurance Accepted

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Receptive vs. Expressive Language Delays

Language delays can affect a child's ability to understand language (receptive), use language (expressive), or both. Here are the signs to watch for.

Receptive Language Signs

Difficulty following simple directions
Does not respond consistently to their name
Trouble understanding questions
Cannot point to named objects or pictures
Difficulty understanding concepts (on, under, big, little)
Seems confused by multi-step instructions

Expressive Language Signs

Limited vocabulary for age
Difficulty combining words into phrases
Relies on gestures more than words
Cannot retell a simple story or event
Uses short, simple sentences compared to peers
Difficulty finding the right word ("thing" or "stuff" for specific nouns)

Reference: Approximately 1 in 14 children (7%) in kindergarten have a language delay. Children with untreated language delays are 6x more likely to experience reading difficulties (Tomblin et al., 1997).

Language Development Milestones

These milestones provide a general guide. If your child is not meeting these benchmarks, an evaluation can determine whether intervention would be beneficial.

Age	Receptive (Understanding)	Expressive (Using)
12 months	Responds to name; understands "no"	1-3 words; babbles with inflection
18 months	Points to body parts; follows simple commands	10-25 words; requests by pointing and vocalizing
24 months	Understands 300+ words; follows two-step directions	50+ words; two-word combinations
36 months	Understands spatial concepts; follows multi-step directions	200+ words; short sentences; asks questions

Source: ASHA, Speech-Language Development Milestones.

What Therapy Involves

Language therapy is tailored to your child's specific profile. Whether the delay is receptive, expressive, or both, we use evidence-based strategies to build your child's language skills in functional, meaningful contexts.

Comprehensive language evaluation using standardized assessments and language sampling
Individualized goals targeting receptive language, expressive language, or both
Play-based and naturalistic therapy techniques appropriate for your child's age
Parent coaching to support language development at home through daily routines
Regular progress monitoring with objective measures and family-friendly reports

Clinical Credentials

20+

Years Experience

300+

Families Served

CCC-SLP

ASHA Certified

1 in 14

Children Affected

What Families Say

"Our son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. The first services we received was speech therapy as he was unable to express himself. We were lucky enough to have been paired with Stacey. Our son has been in speech therapy for almost a year now and has improved so much. He is always excited to go see Mrs. Stacey. We are forever grateful."

-- Lopez Family, Dixon, CA

"STC helped me ease my daughter into attending sessions independently instead of needing me to accompany her to every session, which has given her more confidence. My daughter looks forward to her therapy every week. We've experienced other speech therapy service providers and STC is by far our favorite. It feels like a second home."

-- Ann & Rose, Vacaville, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a speech delay and a language delay?

A speech delay involves difficulty producing sounds clearly (articulation). A language delay involves difficulty understanding language (receptive) or using words and sentences to communicate (expressive). A child can have one or both. A comprehensive evaluation identifies the specific areas of concern.

How common are language delays?

Approximately 1 in 14 children (about 7%) in kindergarten have a language delay. Children with untreated language delays are 6 times more likely to have reading difficulties in school.

What are the signs of a receptive language delay?

Signs include difficulty following directions, not responding to their name, trouble understanding questions, limited vocabulary comprehension, and difficulty pointing to named objects or pictures.

When should I seek an evaluation?

Seek evaluation if your child is not babbling by 12 months, has no words by 16 months, does not combine words by 24 months, has a vocabulary loss at any age, or seems to struggle with understanding or expressing language compared to peers.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept Sutter HMO, Kaiser, Cigna, Blue Shield PPO, Western Health Advantage, and North Bay Regional Center for children ages 0-3.