Bridge the Gap Speech Language Services LLC

West Melbourne

Speech-languageChildren of all ages with speech, language, or social communication challenges · Babies and kids ages 3+ (play kits) · New parents and new moms

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At a glance

Telehealth: Not offered for speech therapy; virtual or phone parent coaching and baby bonding across Florida
In person: Brevard County, Florida (in-home)
Self pay: Toddler Check-In (20-minute session) $35

About

Deborah Ekland, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech and language pathologist and the owner and founder of the practice. She has worked as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist for over 17 years in early intervention programs, public schools, and pediatric clinics. The practice is a one-woman-owned business offering personalized, flexible services.

Holistic client-centered care
In-home therapy
Parent tools and strategies

Concerns they commonly address

Articulation challenges

In-home therapy is offered for children with articulation challenges.

Language challenges

In-home therapy is offered for children with language challenges.

Developmental milestone questions

Toddler check-ins answer questions about speech, language, and milestones.

Services

In-Home Speech & Language Therapy

Articulation therapy, language therapy, and evaluations provided in the child's home in Brevard County.

Parent Coaching

Virtual or phone coaching on supporting a child's speech, language, and development at home.

Baby Bonding & Development

Education on developmental milestones and bonding for new parents of babies in the first year.

Play Enrichment Kits

Themed play kits for babies and kids ages 3 and up, available for purchase.

Toddler Check-Ins

Twenty-minute virtual or phone discussions about a toddler's development and next steps.

Workshops

Customized communication presentations delivered at a group's location for parent groups, schools, senior centers, and community organizations.

Founder

Deborah Ekland, M.S., CCC-SLP

Founder of the practice. Has worked as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist for over 17 years in early intervention programs, public schools, and pediatric clinics. Describes the practice as a one-woman-owned business.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Self-pay

Toddler Check-In (20-minute session): $35.

Insurance

The practice does not accept insurance at this time but provides documentation for reimbursement.

Referral

No doctor's referral is needed to start.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Children of all ages with speech, language, or social communication challenges, Babies and kids ages 3+ (play kits), New parents and new moms, Toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Care setting

In person in Brevard County, Florida (in-home); telehealth: Not offered for speech therapy; virtual or phone parent coaching and baby bonding across Florida.

Questions families ask

What are the self-pay rates?