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UpWord Speech Therapy, LLC

Speech Therapy

in Carmel

, Indiana

Therapist Category: Speech Therapy

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About UpWord Speech Therapy, LLC

UpWord Speech Therapy, LLC is a privately owned pediatric speech-language practice based in Carmel, Indiana. The website says the practice serves families in Carmel as well as Zionsville, Westfield, Fishers, Whitestown, and the greater Indianapolis area. UpWord focuses on evaluation and treatment for children and young adults with speech and language needs, with services described for children from infancy through young adulthood and, on the services page, for ages 12 months through 21 years. Care is presented as individualized, evidence-based, engaging, and family-centered, with an emphasis on helping children build confident communication. The practice offers comprehensive evaluations, ongoing therapy, speech and language screenings at schools or daycares, and virtual consultation services for parents who want guidance about development, milestones, or home strategies.

The team includes founder Abbie Lande, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Mina Shirazi, M.S., CCC-SLP. Abbie’s background includes pediatric clinic, preschool, school, and hospital outpatient experience, with stated interests in early intervention and Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Her listed training includes PROMPT, DTTC, DIR/Floortime, LAMP, and working knowledge of American Sign Language. Mina’s profile notes experience in outpatient, school-based, speech, language, and feeding settings, along with training in PROMPT, DTTC for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, SOFFI, TouchChat partner training, and AAC-related support. Across the site, UpWord describes working with children who have receptive and expressive language disorders, speech sound and phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, fluency concerns such as stuttering, autism spectrum disorder, social communication needs, selective mutism, literacy-related needs, and nonverbal or minimally verbal communication profiles. Parents are encouraged to participate in sessions and learn strategies to carry over at home.

Conditions Treated, Specialties & Treatment Types

Who they treat:

Infants Pediatric

Conditions Treated:

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Fluency Disorders (Beyond Stuttering)Language Delay (Expressive and Receptive)Phonological Disorder Selective Mutism Speech Sound Disorders (Lisps / Articulation / Phonology)Stuttering and Stammering

Clinical Focuses:

AAC and Assistive Communication Support Autism and Developmental Communication Childhood Apraxia Support Early Intervention Language Delay Intervention Pediatric Speech and Language Selective Mutism Support Speech Sound Disorders Stuttering and Fluency

Treatment Types:

AAC Therapy (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)Apraxia-Focused Intervention Articulation Therapy Early Intervention Programs Language Therapy Literacy Support Parent Coaching and Home Programs Speech Sound Therapy Stuttering Therapy

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Contact Details & Directions

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+1 317-747-1694

9650 Commerce Dr Suite 521B, Carmel, IN 46032

Open Hours

Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00

Monday: 08:00 – 18:00

Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:00

Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:00

Thursday: 08:00 – 18:00

Friday: 08:00 – 18:00

Saturday: 08:00 – 18:00

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Accessibility & Features:

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Frequently Asked Questions

The website describes the practice as serving children from birth through young adulthood, and the services page says therapy is provided for children ages 12 months to 21 years.

Evaluations include a parent interview, clinical observations, and dynamic assessment using informal measures along with standardized testing. The services page says evaluations are typically scheduled for about 1.5 to 2 hours, and results are reviewed afterward to decide whether therapy is recommended.

According to the FAQ page, therapy may be provided in a one-on-one format at a child's daycare or preschool, in a clinic setting, or through telehealth. The services page also says screenings can be arranged at a child's school or daycare.

UpWord describes itself as a private pay practice that does not bill insurance directly. The site says families receive detailed receipts they can submit for possible reimbursement, payment is due at the time of service, and no physician referral is required to begin services.

The FAQ page says scheduling is individualized and is often weekly or twice weekly. The services page states sessions usually last 30 to 60 minutes, are primarily one-on-one, and may also include some group therapy opportunities.

The site lists a range of areas including receptive and expressive language disorders, speech sound and phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, fluency concerns such as stuttering, social communication disorders, augmentative and alternative communication, literacy-related skills, autism spectrum disorder, and support for nonverbal or minimally verbal children.

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