Online Speech & Literacy Therapy for Children in WI, WA, & CA
Building confident readers, writers, and communicators.
Language & Literacy Services provides online speech, language, and literacy therapy for children ages 7 to 14 years.
Convenient online therapy sessions are available in Wisconsin, Washington, and California.
Welcome to Language and Literacy Services!
At Language and Literacy Services, I know that speech, language, and literacy are interconnected— so therapy sessions will address all of the skills needed to ensure your child’s academic success.
Rather than taking a prescribed approach, personalized therapy sessions will consider your child's individual needs. The goal is to address the root cause of their reading struggles and help them gain confidence as they build new skills.
Parents, teachers, and therapists are all welcome to get involved to support progress outside of therapy sessions. Together, we will build a solid foundation for learning!
Language and Literacy Services also provides school contract services in WI, WA, and CA. Reach out for more information about virtual SLP services.
Evaluation & Therapy Services for Speech, Literacy, and Language
Speech Therapy
Treating Articulation Disorders
Speech therapy will help your child improve their overall speech so they are better understood by peers, teachers, and family. During speech therapy, I will help your child learn skills such as:
Learning how to say new speech sounds
Ability to use accurate sounds in words and sentences
Improving overall speech clarity in conversation
Feel more confident when they are communicating with others
Therapy for Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Treating Literacy Disorders & Dyslexia
Literacy intervention will help your child master letters, sounds, and words— because reading and language are intertwined at the foundational level. I will address the root cause of your child’s dyslexia or literacy challenges to help your child:
Improve letter/sound awareness
Decode and read words correctly
Understand reading passages
Demonstrate grade-level reading, spelling, and writing skills
Gain confidence and succeed in school
Therapy for Language Delays & Disorders
Treating Receptive & Expressive Language
Language therapy will help your child improve their ability to express themselves, understand what they hear or read, and communicate with others. I will target skills such as:
Increasing their vocabulary and communicating with specific language
Using age-appropriate grammar
Following directions
Answering questions
Speech Therapy School Contract Services
Staffing Schools with Speech Therapists
Language and Literacy Services provides virtual SLP school contract services for all grade levels in Wisconsin, Washington, and California. As a former director of special education and experienced speech therapist, I am well-versed in special education law. I can cover school-based services including:
Caseload management
Evidence-based evaluation and therapy services
Medicaid billing
Compliant documentation (e.g., IEPs and progress reports)
Whether your school is looking to fill a full-time, part-time, or short-term staffing need, my virtual speech therapy contracts are designed to meet your specific needs. Reach out to learn more!
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Carrie Begalke, MS, CCC-SLP, SLI, CALP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist, Dyslexia Interventionist
I am a speech therapist specializing in dyslexia who loves empowering children to read, write, and speak with confidence. With over 30 years of experience helping students of all ages overcome learning challenges and with my background as a special education director, I know that every child can succeed given the right support. My experience includes work in the settings of education, health care, juvenile justice, and private therapy, both virtually and in person.
My clinical specialty lies in treating language-based reading disorders. I have dedicated my career to understanding the link between language and literacy, allowing me to provide the most effective and evidence-based therapy approaches for children struggling with dyslexia and reading challenges.
In my practice, I take the time to learn about each of my students— their abilities, interests, and needs— and then help them build confidence through activities that are just right for their skill level. My students never face tasks that they haven't been given the tools to succeed in, which improves their willingness to try hard things.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, boating, paddle boarding, quilting, traveling, and skiing. My husband and I have two adult daughters and a golden retriever named Minnie. I look forward to working with your family!
Advanced Training & Certifications:
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
CERI Certified Dyslexia Interventionist
ALTA Certified Academic Language Practitioner
100 hours of supervised dyslexia therapy training through the Children's Dyslexia Center - Milwaukee
SPELL-Links to Reading and Writing Training
Here’s the process for getting started with our speech, language, and literacy therapy services:
Online therapy for speech, dyslexia, literacy, and language is offered for clients throughout Wisconsin, Washington, and California. In-person therapy is available on a case-by-case basis for clients located near Oconomowoc, WI.
Step 1
Let’s begin with a free phone or Zoom consultation.
Step 2
I will begin with an assessment to help guide the treatment plan.
Step 3
After the assessment, we will meet to review the results and discuss the next steps.
Step 4
Schedule therapy at a frequency that will help your child achieve their goals.
Insurance & Billing
At this time, Language and Literacy Services is not in-network with any medical insurance companies. Private pay clients only are accepted for online speech, language, and literacy services.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
~ Dr. Seuss