Speech Therapy for Children
Empowering Children to Communicate With Confidence
Providing expert speech and language therapy in Norfolk, VA.
Speech
Articulation skills, Phonological skills, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Stuttering/Dysfluency, Speech Delay
Language /Cognition
Expressive language skills, Receptive language skills, Developmental Delay, Limited Vocabulary, Grammatical Errors, Executive functioning skills including Problem Solving, Attention, and Memory
Social Communication& Functional Communication
Social Interaction Skills, Limited Verbal Speech, Sign-Language, PECS (Picture Exchange communication System, and AAC
Our Vision
Provide expert therapy services that empower families to maximize the greatest potential in their children.
We Accept Insurance
We are currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, VA Medicaid (Cardinal Care), Optum and Sentara.
Why Work With Us
Our mission is to collaborate with families to cultivate a growth mindset by providing personalized, fun and family centered therapy that empowers parents and caregivers with evidence-based strategies, enhances confidence, and increases ability through each client’s unique journey and strengths.
Empowering Children and Families with Expert Speech Therapy.
At Grase Speak Life, Speech Therapy we believe each child is endowed with unique gifts and strengths. We are dedicated to providing personalized speech therapy that aligns your child’s strengths with innovative intervention that develops their maximum potential in their communication and language skills.
With a focus on creativity, clinical excellence, and collaboration, we foster an encouraging environment where each child can thrive and every family feels supported and empowered.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Ty Grase, M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
A child is not defined by their diagnosis, a child is defined by their belief system and the belief system of their family. Grase Speak Life, Speech Therapy & Associates was founded on the belief system that we can strengthen families through high level therapy and family training. We work with overcomers!
I am thrilled to be bringing a speech therapy clinic to Norfolk, Virginia, a special place in my heart where I was born, but moved when I was a toddler. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tennessee State University and a Master’s degree in Communicative Science and Disorders from Hampton University. As a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist (SLP), I specialize in working with children who have a wide range of speech and language disorders. My professional experience spans various settings, including public schools, client homes, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living facilities, and private practice.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me writing down dreams, reading, spending time with my husband and children, on the phone with loved ones, watching black and white movies or enjoying nature.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Kaitlyn Skerrett, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hi! I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist who has worked with a wide range of students, from preschoolers just beginning to express themselves to older students developing more advanced speech, language, and social skills.
In my career, I have provided speech and language evaluations, created individualized IEPs, and worked closely with families, teachers, and other providers to support meaningful progress. I also participated and offerer early-intervention services to help build strong foundations from the start.
My clinical background has given me especially strong experience in autism support, AAC, articulation, and language development. I’ve created and implemented Discrete Trial Intervention (DTI) programs for students with autism, supported functional communication with a wide variety of AAC systems, and worked extensively on articulation and expressive/receptive language goals across all ages. I also have experience with assistive listening devices, fluency strategies, cognitive-communication supports, and voice therapy, allowing me to take a well-rounded, individualized approach for every learner.
Above all, I believe in celebrating progress and making therapy engaging, supportive, and empowering.
A child is not defined by their diagnosis, a child is defined by their belief system and the belief system of their family.
~ Mrs. Grase
Are You Ready to Get Started with Grase Speak Life Speech Therapy?
Step 1
Contact Grase Speak Life, Speech Therapy to discuss your child’s areas of need and your concerns. We will discuss next steps.
Step 2
Once we’ve received all the paperwork, we will schedule an evaluation to assess your child’s strengths and areas of need to guide our therapy plan and goals.
Step 3
Start weekly speech therapy! Together we will work with your child to reach his/her goals.
Step 4
Stay involved in the therapeutic process by implementing taught strategies at home and celebrate wins!
Insurance & Billing
We are currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, VA Medicaid (Cardinal Care), Optum and Sentara. If you have another insurance provider, please reach out to us as we are in process of getting credentialed with other insurances.