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My son got speech therapy via our local early intervention program.
It was awesome, free, and he also got an overall developmental assessment which is a part of assessing the child overall.
The program is free and for kids up until 3 years old.
My son enjoyed it, and I enjoyed it and we both learned a lot about speech. My son was speech delayed.
And they came to our house for my son's services.
It is totally voluntary as to what you want to do or have their services.
I did NOT have to get referred to them by our Pediatrician. I called them myself.
For us, they always contacted us in a reasonable time.