What Speech and Language Conditions Does Associated Speech & Language Specialists Treat?

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Associated Speech & Language Specialists evaluates and treats people of all ages for a range of communication difficulties, from unclear speech to problems with comprehension, listening, and reading. The practice serves both children and adults, offers in-person and virtual appointments, and operates four locations in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. If you are unsure whether your own or your child's situation fits, the site provides two starting points: a "Does My Child Need Help?" resource and an "Ask a Therapist" option for questions.

Conditions Named on the Site

The practice describes its work as helping clients toward "enhanced communication through clearer speech, better comprehension for learning and listening, as well as address a variety of language difficulties." The specific conditions it lists are:

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • Phonological disorders
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Language comprehension
  • Reading difficulties
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Stuttering

The list ends with "and more," so it is not presented as exhaustive. If a concern is not named, the "Ask a Therapist" channel is the appropriate way to check.

How the Range Breaks Down

The conditions fall into a few broad groups, which helps in judging whether a concern is likely to be in scope:

Area Examples from the site What it typically involves
Speech clarity CAS, phonological disorders, stuttering How sounds and words are produced and flow
Language understanding Language comprehension Making sense of spoken or written language for learning and listening
Literacy Reading difficulties Reading as it connects to language processing
Broader developmental or structural factors Autism spectrum disorders, cleft lip and palate Conditions where communication is one part of a wider picture

The practice frames its outcomes in everyday terms—clearer speech, better comprehension for learning and listening—rather than clinical categories, which is useful when deciding whether a concern is worth raising.

Who the Services Are For

The site states that the practice evaluates and treats "people of all ages" and organizes its offering as "Pediatric & Adult Services." That means the same practice covers young children through adults, so a parent seeking help for a child and an adult with a communication concern are both within the stated scope. Virtual services are offered alongside in-person visits, which matters if travel to a clinic is difficult.

Deciding Whether to Reach Out

Two site resources are designed for the "is this us?" question:

  • Does My Child Need Help? — a starting point for parents weighing whether a child's speech or language warrants an evaluation.
  • Ask a Therapist — a way to put a specific question to a clinician before booking.

For adults, the same logic applies: if the concern involves speech clarity, understanding language, reading, stuttering, or communication connected to autism or cleft lip and palate, it matches the conditions the practice names. Concerns outside that description are best raised through "Ask a Therapist" rather than assumed to be in or out of scope.

Practical Details If You Proceed

Scheduling follows a three-step process described on the site: complete the patient intake form, submit it by email, and then wait for staff to reach out after reviewing the form to set up an appointment. The four locations are:

  • Arden Hills, MN — 6 Pine Tree Drive, Suite 330, Arden Hills, MN 55112; 651-639-0942
  • Maplewood, MN — 2395 Ariel Street North, Suite B, Maplewood, MN 55109; 651-773-3208
  • Plymouth, MN — 3021 Harbor Lane North, Suite 120, Plymouth, MN 55447; 763-551-3652

Each location listing includes a direct phone number and a location-specific email address, so you can contact the office nearest you. The site does not publish pricing, insurance, or eligibility details; those questions are best directed to the office when staff follow up on the intake form.