Total Spectrum Therapy
Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech and Language Therapy in the Greater Sacramento Area
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What We Offer:
Individualized Speech or Language Therapy
We offer speech and language services to cover a variety of topics (see below). We specialize in child-centered therapy, which means that each therapy session is individualized to your child's individual preferences, needs, and strengths. We aim to always approach therapy from a strength-based lense, with the goal of creating lasting communication gains for your child.
Therapy is offered in-home and online via teletherapy.
In home services: Sacramento area only.
Teletherapy services: All California residents.
$85 per 45 minute session
Comprehensive Evaluations
We offer comprehensive speech and language evaluations to provide a deep look into your child's communication skills. We use a variety of formal and informal assessments, such as:
- parent interview
- child/therapist play interaction
- observations in a variety of settings
- language sample analysis
- formal test measures
This ensures we are getting the full picture of your child's unique strengths and challenges. Following the evaluation, if therapy is recommended, we will develop a unique therapy plan to address any areas of need. Evaluations can also be performed as a "second opinion" source.
2 hour evaluation + full assessment report - $400
Why In-Home Services?
Children learn better when they are comfortable in their environment. Additionally, parent coaching and family support is an important part of our intervention strategy. The more people that are informed of the strategies and goals for the child, the better the outcome. In-home therapy also offers time flexibility for YOU, and no wasted time in a waiting room.
Our Specialities
- Delayed Echolalia / Scripting
- AAC
- Support for Non-speaking Children
- Delayed Speech or Language Production
- Social Skills (neurodiversity - aligned)
- Specific Speech Sounds
- Apraxia
ALL services are child-centered. Therapists are highly trained in working with autistic children in a neurodiversity-affirming way.
About Me
Your Child Comes First
Hi, I'm Katja Piscitelli M.S. CCC-Speech Language Pathologist, founder of Total Spectrum Therapy. My mission in starting this company is to help more families and Autistic children get the right kind of therapy, that is strengths-based, neurodiversity- affirming, and focused on honoring their specific needs. I specialize in working with echolalia (gestalt language processing). Turning scripting into self-generated language is an incredibly rewarding process. I also specialize in social skills that don't focus on changing your child, but helping them understand and navigate our world. As someone who used to be an ABA provider, I now recognize the harm and negative effects that can come from such rigid therapy structures. I am here to offer a child-focused alternative. Additionally, I am a sensory integration trained SLP and focus on regulating sensory needs in each and every session.