We strive to support your loved one’s voice.
We know that the paths we travel in life can be a mix of planned, unexpected, challenging, and rewarding. The right support shines a bright light on the path.
Why Bright Paths?
Bright Paths Therapy is a locally owned private practice providing high quality speech, language and literacy services. We are neurodiversity affirming and believe in:
person-centered therapy
meeting our patients where they are
individualized evidence based practice
building a trusting relationship with patients and family
high engagement and incorporating interests into play-based activities for children
principles of motor learning
Bright Paths Therapy provides expert, specialized speech and language services and utilizes best practices to optimize progress.
Everyone deserves a voice.
Bright Paths Therapy understands how crucial speech and language skills are to quality of life. We work to educate, empower, and deliver the highest quality speech therapy services possible to get you on the brightest path ahead.
Every voice matters.
FAQs
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Bright Paths Therapy offers skilled speech language pathology services. Refer to our services page for details.
Pediatric services include evaluation and individual therapy services for speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders (DLD), and literacy.
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Because Bright Paths Therapy is a small, locally owned private practice, we are able to focus on building a strong connection with you while delivering high quality services that are totally individualized to the patient's needs and preferences. We are able to deliver highly accessible services from your home or in the community. We are also experienced in offering telehealth.
We focus on relationships and fostering a safe environment for providing expert services tailored to suit your needs.
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If you or someone close to you is questioning this, it is worth considering. Early intervention for speech and language is crucial to development. Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation, and we will guide you with next steps towards answering this question.
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Public school-based services and private services follow different models. Public schools use eligibility guidelines from local, state and federal bodies.
Private therapy services are based on medical necessity, as determined by your child’s evaluation.
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This depends on your child’s unique needs; however, in many cases, supplementing school-based services with private therapy is very beneficial. School-based services are determined by an IEP in order to help your child access the curriculum and reduce academic impact while keeping them in their least restrictive environment.
Private services can supplement what is offered in the school setting.
Bright Paths Therapy also frequently helps children that do not meet the strict eligibility criteria to qualify for school-based services in the state of SD. Bright Paths was born out of this gap, particularly with the preschool age group.
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Bright Paths Therapy can accept some insurance plans and is actively working to meet the needs of our patients. Please contact us to discuss your options further. For any patients not covered under insurance, we accept private payment.
Let’s talk.
Book a free 15 minute consultation via phone or telehealth. We will work with you to determine the best next steps.
“Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”
-Robert Louis Stevenson