Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you offer in-person or virtual therapy?
Right now, all services are virtual for all of Colorado and Illinois. Starting in the fall of 2025, in-person services will begin in Denver, Colorado. In-person services will be in-clinic and community-based for individuals and groups.
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Do you only work with adults and teenagers?
No! Even though Dr. Pardos primarily provides online speech therapy for teenagers and adults, she welcomes children ages three and up!
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I am an adult who has never been to speech therapy before, can I start now?
Yes, you can start now! There is no age limit on working on communication.
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I have never had a diagnosis of a communication disorder before, does that matter?
Nope, you do not need a diagnosis before you come to speech therapy. During the evaluation process, Dr. Pardos will work with you to find your areas of strength and growth.
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How do I get started?
Fill out the interest form here, or call or email Dr. Pardos at 720-650-7695 and info@augmentspeech.com, and Dr. Pardos will contact you.
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How much will therapy cost?
It depends. You can find the rates on the pricing page if you plan on doing private pay. If you are using in-or-out-of-network insurance benefits, check with your insurance provider on how much they will cover. Ask them about co-insurance, co-pays, and deductibles. Every plan is different. Look on the pricing page to learn more about the insurance plans accepted.
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What is AAC, and do you support it?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Yes, Dr. Pardos specializes in AAC support for users of all ages and communication methods, including speech-generating and non-speech-generating devices.
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Do you work with non-speaking individuals?
Yes! All forms of communication are welcome, including non-speaking, minimally speaking, and AAC communicators. Dr. Pardos tailors therapy to the person—not the modality. Non-speaking does not mean non-communicating.
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I don't identify as neurdivergent, does that mean I can't get speech therapy?
Don’t worry, you can still get speech therapy. In fact, services such as accent modification and public speaking are services that are offered to disabled and non-disabled clients.