Services

Speech-Language Therapy

Speech Intelligibility

articulation errors, phonological patterns, apraxia, stuttering

Expressive Language

late talkers, difficulty with formulating sentences and communicating thoughts clearly

Receptive Language

difficulty understanding language, answering questions, or partially following directions

Pragmatic Language

social communication, understanding social language cues, conversational skills, problem solving

Screening

Free initial phone consultation to determine your needs and formulate the best path forward together and a free in-person or virtual screening.

Assessment

Comprehensive speech-language evaluations in the areas of articulation, stuttering, expressive/receptive language, social language. The evaluation begins with a parent/caregiver interview to learn about the client and to determine the best tools to use for the evaluation. Speech and language evaluations include both standardized and non-standardized measures. The evaluation time varies depending on the areas requiring assessment (e.g. speech/articulation only, speech and expressive/receptive language, fluency samples/assessment, social language, narrative, etc). A detailed report of findings, strengths/areas of need, and determination, therapy will be shared with the family.

Therapy

Individualized speech language support based on the client and family needs. Therapy sessions may be conducted from convenience of your own home, office, preschool, private school, home school co-op, or daycare setting in alignment with school policies. Summer block sessions are available to maintain skills.

Testimonials

“Our 7-year-old daughter had a speech screening at her school, Logos Christian Academy, by the Speech-Language Pathologist, Susan Zachariah. As a result, we hired Susan to do home speech therapy with her. Our daughter wasn’t saying certain sounds correctly even if she reached an age that she should be able to do so. Every session, she was able to achieve the new sounds she learned with her speech therapist. I am glad we had Susan working with our daughter and even more delighted that she was able to captivate her into learning through games and creative sentence making. Also, a bonus, at the end of the class my younger daughter was able to play the games with her sister and hear the correct way of saying specific sounds. My daughter said: ‘The teacher was kind and beautiful. The games were fun.’ Thank you, Mrs. Susan.”

D.H. / Des Plaines, IL

Logos Christian Academy Parent

“Susan Zachariah is an amazing speech pathologist. She was brought onto our team a few months into the school year, and dove in feet first. She didn't hesitate to ask questions when needed, she was a collaborative part of the team, and created lasting relationships with our students. She provided high-quality, research-based speech and language services to our students, and they progressed towards their IEP goals. If I could, I would hire her immediately.”

Jessica Chmura

Assistant Principal, Emerson & Lincoln Elementary, Elmhurst District 205

“I highly recommend Susan for speech services! My son worked with her when he was 8 years old because he could not correctly produce his R sound. Susan was great to work with, she was accommodating, thorough and always has a joyful energy. She brought games for them to play during their session and had homework available if I asked. My son is now able to correctly say his R sound, I am very grateful that we found Susan!”

Elizabeth S.

Northfield, IL Parent

“As a special education director and superintendent, I have contracted with Summit Speech Services. Each time, I was extremely satisfied with the level of service and professionalism we received. Additionally, I have recommended Summit Speech Services to other colleagues in need of contracted speech services.”

Brad W. Voehringer, Ed. S.

Former Superintendent, Morton Grove School District 70

Frequently Asked Questions

Prior evaluations may be accepted if completed within the last 6 months and if report covers areas in which therapy is being requested. For example, a client requesting speech/articulation therapy, must have an evaluation in the area of speech sound development. If additional areas of concern arise (e.g. challenges with language tasks in the classroom) additional testing may be required.
At this time, Summit Speech Services is an out-of-network provider, which means that we do not bill insurance companies for our services. It also means that we can optimize time with children and families by reducing qualification and paperwork requirements. However, upon request, we are able to provide you with a Super Bill for applicable speech services. This is a form that you can submit to your insurance company to attempt to get reimbursement for our services through your out-of-network benefits. Summit Speech Services accepts payment at the time of service using cash, check, Zelle or Venmo.
Length of services depends on many variables including motivation, attendance, severity, and diagnosis. Summit Speech Services will work together with their clients to determine the best therapy plan. Home practice activities will be provided to reinforce skills taught in therapy sessions. Regular practice is crucial for carryover over skills and often impact length of service.
In a public school system, a child’s speech-language needs must demonstrate “adverse educational impact”. In a private practice, we may be able to provide services that your child may need based on the results of the comprehensive evaluation regardless of school eligibility.
SLPs can evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, dyslexia, cognition, communication, and swallowing disorders. They can provide training and education to client/family/caregivers and other professionals. To learn more about what Speech-Language Pathologists do, click here.

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Hours & Location

Location

Summit Speech Services is based in the northern Chicago suburb of Glenview. Home-based private speech therapy services are provided to individuals and to families in Glenview and other nearby suburbs including: Northbrook, Park Ridge, Wilmette, and Skokie. Please email regarding additional Chicagoland northern suburbs, North Shore suburbs, and near north Chicago neighborhood locations and additional on-site options (e.g. daycares, private schools, homeschool co-ops).

Availability by Appointment

Tuesday-Thursday: Daytime and afternoon hours
Fridays: Daytime hours