Summer Speech Therapy in Seattle
Keep Your Child’s Communication Moving Forward Through the Summer
At Swanson Speech Therapy, we help children keep building the skills they’ve worked hard to learn. Our summer speech therapy sessions are designed for families who want steady, practical support during the months between school years.
- Serving Ballard & Surrounding Areas In-Person
- Virtual Sessions Available Throughout Washington
Why Summer Speech Therapy Matters
Summer speech therapy gives children a bridge. Not another full school day. Just steady support. A place to practice. A place to be heard. A place where communication can keep growing before the next school year begins.
For many families, summer is also the right time to start therapy because schedules are more flexible and children may have more energy outside the demands of the classroom.
Who Summer Speech Therapy Is For
Summer speech therapy may be a good fit if your child:
Has been seeing a school SLP and you want to maintain progress over the summer
Needs help with speech sounds, articulation, or being understood
Is working on language skills, sentence structure, vocabulary, or storytelling
Has trouble following directions or answering questions
Stutters or struggles with fluency
Uses AAC or is learning another way to communicate
Has autism-related communication differences
Is a late talker or needs early language support
Could benefit from short term, focused speech support while summer schedules are more open
Summer Speech Therapy Programs
Swanson Speech Therapy has summer availability for children who need support during the school break.
Our summer speech therapy options may include:
Individual speech therapy sessions
Support for children transitioning from school-based services
AAC support and caregiver guidance
Speech and language evaluations
Articulation and speech sound therapy
Play-based early language therapy
Fluency support for stuttering
Language therapy for receptive and expressive language skills
Parent coaching and home practice support
Summer Speech Therapy for School-Age Children
Our summer sessions help children maintain hard won skills and build confidence before returning to school. We can support articulation, expressive language, receptive language, fluency, social communication, AAC use, and other speech and language goals.
Summer Speech Therapy for School-Age Children
Our summer sessions help children maintain hard won skills and build confidence before returning to school. We can support articulation, expressive language, receptive language, fluency, social communication, AAC use, and other speech and language goals.
Support for Children Who See a School SLP
If your child works with a speech language pathologist at school, summer therapy can help keep that progress from fading.
School-based therapy is often tied to educational goals. Private therapy can provide added support with more individualized attention, family involvement, and practice that connects directly to home and community life.
Why Choose Swanson Speech Therapy?
Experienced Speech Therapists
Specialists trained in pediatric articulation and phonological disorders.
Individualized Therapy Plans
Tailored strategies based on thorough assessments to address your child’s specific speech challenges.
Family-Centered Approach
Active involvement of families to reinforce therapy goals in everyday settings.
Testimonials
“Natalie and the team at Swanson Speech Therapy has been a godsend. Natalie and team are the greatest empaths that creates a positive and safe environment for the kids to learn and grow. Thank you so much!”
“Swanson Speech Therapy is fantastic! My son’s improvement was night and day. He went from being barely understandable at age 4, to speaking clearly and age appropriately by 5! The teachers are super supportive and make learning a fun environment.”
– Samantha Bowerman
“We had a fantastic experience with Swanson Speech Therapy for my daughter. The location was convenient and very comfortable and quiet. We could not have been more happy with the time we spent with Swanson Speech Therapy!”
– Amy Betz
Virtual Summer Speech Therapy
Virtual speech sessions can be especially helpful during summer when families are traveling, managing changing schedules, or trying to fit therapy around camps, childcare, and vacations.
Speech Therapy FAQ's
Should my child continue speech therapy during the summer?
For many children, yes. Summer speech therapy can help maintain progress, strengthen new skills, and reduce regression during the break from school-based services. It can also give children extra time to work on communication goals before the next school year begins.
Is summer speech therapy only for children already receiving services?
No. Summer is also a good time to start if you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, fluency, or communication development. An evaluation can help determine whether therapy would be helpful.
Can summer speech therapy help if my child sees a school SLP?
Yes. Private summer speech therapy can support the work your child has been doing at school and help them use communication skills more confidently at home, in the community, and with peers.
What speech and language skills can you work on during summer?
We can support speech sound production, articulation, phonological delays, receptive and expressive language, late talking, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering, social communication, autism-related communication needs, AAC use, and more.
Do you offer virtual summer speech therapy?
Yes. Swanson Speech Therapy offers virtual speech therapy sessions for families throughout Washington. This can be a flexible option during summer travel, camp schedules, or busy family routines.
Where are in-person sessions available?
We provide in-person pediatric speech therapy in Ballard and surrounding Seattle areas.
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?
Your child may benefit from speech therapy if they’re hard to understand, struggle to express ideas, have trouble following directions, repeat sounds or words when speaking, use fewer words than expected, or become frustrated when trying to communicate.
How do we get started?
Start by reaching out through our inquiry form. We’ll learn more about your child, your concerns, and your summer schedule, then help determine whether an evaluation or therapy sessions are the best next step.
Get Summer Speech Therapy Started
Summer moves quickly. If your child needs support maintaining communication skills, building confidence, or preparing for the next school year, now is a good time to begin.
Swanson Speech Therapy has summer availability, including openings during times that are often harder to book during the school year.
Reach out to tell us what you’re noticing. We’ll help you understand the next step.
