Proudly serving Centennial and Aurora, CO
Specializing in
Early Childhood Speech and Language Intervention (birth-5)
The Speech Language Pathologist will target language development using a play-based approach to enhance treatment and maintain high levels of engagement and motivation. Research consistently emphasizes the profound impact of play on a child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and linguistic development. Play allows children to develop skills in problem-solving, turn-taking, and symbolic thinking, all of which are foundational to language development.
Speech Sound Disorder Diagnosis and Tailored Treatment (up to 18 y.o.)
A speech sound disorder is a communication disorder in which children have persistent difficulty saying sounds or words correctly. Most children make some mistakes as they learn to say new words, but a child who does not say sounds by their expected ages may have a speech sound disorder. The Speech Language Pathologist will provide a differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders, which include problems with articulation (sound production), phonology (sound patterns), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (deficits of motor planning), or physiological deficits (tongue thrust, dysarthria). An evidence based treatment approach will be developed and tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Meet Your Specialist,
Lindsay Colello M.S., CCC-SLP
Lindsay received her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from James Madison University and her Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University. She is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Colorado licensed Speech Language Pathologist. She has earned the ASHA ACE Award (2023, 2024) which is awarded to certificate holders who have demonstrated their commitment to lifelong learning.
Lindsay has worked in both a private practice and in the public school system with children from 15 months to 18 years old. Lindsay specializes in early language intervention and treating speech sound disorders.
In her free time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, exploring the outdoors, and trying new restaurants in the Denver metro area.
Our Mission
Colello Speech Therapy, LLC is a speech and language therapy practice serving children in the Aurora/Centennial area. We are dedicated to helping your child’s speech and language skills develop and grow as we believe they are essential to their academic and social success. We offer comprehensive evaluations and devise individual therapy plans that best match your child’s personal needs. We offer all therapy in-home and provide parent training.
Our Philosophy
We believe that by working together as a team, your child can reach their full potential. Conducting therapy in our clients’ homes allows for them to work in their natural environment which is crucial to their success. Not only are they learning in their natural environment, but their families are there to learn and carryover the child’s skills long after the treatment session ends.
“Lindsay is the BEST! She and my daughter worked so well together. They got the job done and had so much fun while doing it. Lindsay incorporates games while teaching to make it more enjoyable for everyone. It’s definitely not more “school.” My daughter graduated and is SO proud of herself! The change is incredible. I highly recommend Lindsay!”
-Julie E.
FAQ
Got questions? We got answers!
Do you accept Insurance?
Colello Speech Therapy, LLC is private pay. While we are not in network with Tricare, we are a Tricare Certified Provider and will check benefits and bill Tricare on your behalf.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. A monthly superbill can be provided upon request that you may choose to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please check coverage carefully by asking the following questions about therapy coverage:
- Do I have out of network Speech-Language Therapy insurance benefits?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
- Is an insurance authorization or precertification required?
Payment is due at the time of service. Please reach out to [email protected] for pricing and payment options.
What populations do you work with?
We work with children with receptive and expressive language disorders/delays from birth through age 5 and children with speech sound disorders through age 18.
Why do you only work with specific diagnoses?
We have a breadth of knowledge and a passion for helping children with their early language development as well as a special interest and training in the diagnosis and treatment of speech sound disorders.
Do I need an evaluation prior to starting services?
If your child has already had a full speech evaluation within the past year, our team will review it and may be able to accept that evaluation to get therapy started without completing a new one. If it has been more than one year, or your child has not received a speech and language evaluation, a new evaluation will need to be completed prior to beginning treatment.
How long are therapy sessions and how often are sessions recommended?
Sessions are 45 minutes in length. Session frequency is typically 1 time per week. This is not a rule and there are exceptions based upon the severity of the delay/disorder.
How do I know if my child needs speech or language therapy?
Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (720) 523-3691 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.