Hello, I’m Nora
Welcome to Talk to Tots, a leading private pediatric speech therapy practice in Richmond, VA, renowned for our boutique-style approach and affinity for working with kids. Recognizing the significant influence effective communication holds on a child's holistic development, we dedicate ourselves to nurturing confident and articulate expression in every child we serve.
Our Mission
At Talk to Tots, we believe in the transformative power of voice. Our mission is to empower children to communicate confidently, expressively, and effectively. Through personalized pediatric speech therapy, we nurture each child's unique voice, unlocking their full potential for meaningful connection and self-expression. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, fostering communication skills that last a lifetime.
Our Services
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Our team of experienced speech-language pathologists at Talk to Tots specialize in addressing a range of speech and language challenges unique to each child.
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We offer a range of speech evaluation services to individuals ages 18 months to 18 years. Learn more about our speech evaluation services here.
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Dyslexia, vocabulary deficits, verbal reasoning, language structure, reading comprehension, and literacy knowledge are areas that we can treat in order to help your child with literacy.
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Talk to Tots provides speech-language therapy services to students in several private schools in and around the Richmond area.
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Talk to Tots provides speech-language therapy services through school contracts for direct therapy services, speech-language evaluations, classroom support, team training, and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE).
Factually Speaking
Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. children ages 3-17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing.
Nearly half of U.S. children ages 3-17 with a voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorder have not received intervention services in the past year.
The prevalence of voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorders is highest among children ages 3-6, compared to children ages 7-10, and children ages 11-17.
Boys ages 3-17 are more likely than girls to have a voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorder.
Source: ww.nidcd.nih.gov
“I love that my clients allow me to become a part of their lives and play a role in enhancing their communication. Whether that means helping my client say their first word, helping a child become more understandable, or helping a child with social communication skills, I’m so grateful that they’ve trusted me to help them grow.”
— Nora Viscarra, Founder & Owner
Evaluations
The evaluation process at "Talk to Tots" is comprehensive, aiming to thoroughly assess a child's communication abilities. We examine various facets such as communication skills, clarity of speech, expressive and receptive language, social interaction, and comprehension. This holistic approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of the child's strengths as well as areas that may require improvement.
