Getting started is simple. Begin by scheduling a free 20-minute consultation. This consultation is an informal conversation where we learn about your needs, answer your questions, and determine together whether APP Speech & Language Services is the right fit. If we decide to move forward, we will send you an intake form to gather background information, followed by a service agreement outlining the scope of services and fees.

We are based in Fort Worth, Texas and serve clients and teams throughout Tarrant County in person. If you're just outside our area, don't hesitate to reach out; we're happy to discuss travel on a case-by-case basis.

We are licensed in Texas and able to provide services anywhere in the state of Texas. Telehealth and remote options are available for select services, which means we can support clients and teams across Texas no matter where you're located.

We work with individuals across the lifespan, from toddlers to adults. We believe that communication and literacy access is a lifelong right, and that it is never too early or too late to begin.

***Please note that we are currently unable to serve Medicare-eligible patients. If you are unsure whether this applies to your situation, please reach out and we will do our best to help you find the right support.

At this time, APP Speech & Language Services is a private pay practice.

When services are tied to insurance authorization, the plan determines what is covered, how often we can meet, and sometimes even which goals we can pursue. We believe that the individuals and families we serve deserve care that is driven by their needs and potential, not by what a third-party payer will approve. Private pay allows us to move quickly, work flexibly, and always follow the clinical recommendations that are right for each person.

That said, private pay does not necessarily mean out-of-pocket. Upon request, we provide superbills: itemized receipts you can submit directly to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Many families are surprised by what their out-of-network benefits will cover. We encourage you to contact your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network speech-language pathology benefits before assuming services are unaffordable.

We also work with families to identify grant funding for speech-generating devices (SGDs), SGD funding through insurance, and other financial resources to procure devices where applicable. If cost is a concern, please reach out. We are committed to helping families find a path to access wherever possible.

***Please note that we are currently unable to serve Medicare-eligible patients. If you are unsure whether this applies to your situation, please reach out and we will do our best to help you find the right support.

We believe that the most meaningful progress happens in real life, so we bring our services to you.

AAC implementation support and therapy take place wherever your family and loved one need it most: at home, in a private school or daycare setting, or out in the community in the real situations where communication matters.

Parent and caregiver education and coaching sessions are available in-home or via secure video call, giving families flexibility based on their schedule and preferences.

Evaluations are conducted in the home, which allows us to observe communication in a natural, comfortable environment. If an alternative location is needed, we are happy to make a plan that works for your family.

AAC evaluations at APP Speech & Language start with a detailed client history and feature match analysis. Before looking at specific devices, we gather information about the individual: how they move, what they see and hear, their current communication, their environments, life context and communication partners, and their language and literacy skills. These factors determine which features an AAC system needs to have in order to work for that person.

The evaluation ends with a written report that describes those needed features and identifies three AAC systems that align with them. We don’t recommend a single device at the end of an evaluation, because knowing which of those three systems fits best usually requires actually using them.

Device selection happens in therapy, where we trial each recommended system in real communication situations over a period of time. Once it’s clear which system is the best fit, we help families navigate the purchase process through insurance, grant funding, or private pay.

An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a formal evaluation conducted by a qualified professional who is not employed by or affiliated with your school district. Families have the right to request an IEE at the district’s expense when they disagree with an evaluation conducted by the school district, including evaluations of speech, language, articulation, fluency, or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

You may want to consider requesting an IEE if you feel the district's evaluation did not fully capture your child's communication abilities, did not assess AAC as a potential support, or if the results don't align with what you observe at home or in other settings.

With 10 years of experience working inside public school systems, we understand how school-based evaluations are conducted, what drives eligibility decisions, and what it means for a communication disorder to have an adverse educational impact. That context matters. An IEE is not just a second opinion; it is an independent, objective assessment that must be considered by the district when making decisions about your child's eligibility and services. We know how to produce evaluations that are thorough, well-documented, and speak directly to the educational framework districts are required to work within.

Families typically initiate the IEE process by submitting a written request to the school district. The district must respond in a reasonable timeframe, either agreeing to fund the IEE or filing for a due process hearing to defend their original evaluation. Every district handles this process differently, so we recommend reaching out to us directly to discuss your specific situation and determine the best path forward.

Our IEE package includes the comprehensive evaluation, a detailed written report, presentation to the ARD/IEP committee to review the IEE, and due process examinations and proceedings. We are committed to providing objective, thorough assessments that give families the information and documentation they need to advocate effectively for their child.