Find the right therapist for little voices.
Help for parents navigating speech and occupational therapy: early intervention, school services, private therapists and what insurance covers.
Why Sprig
Parents hear about early intervention, IEPs, private therapy and teletherapy all at once, with different rules in every state. It is hard to know where to start.
Built for parents of young children with speech, language or motor concerns, and the pediatric therapists who serve them.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your child
Age, state, concern and insurance.
- 2
See your options
Public programs, school paths and how private therapy fits.
- 3
Take the next step
Request an evaluation or reach out for help finding a therapist.
What's included
- Early intervention basics for parents
- School services explained
- Guidance on finding pediatric SLPs and OTs
- Help understanding insurance and Medicaid coverage
- Plain-language guides for parents
Pricing
Clear prices, published up front.
For parents
Free
Always.
Therapist listing
Free
Basic profile.
Featured practice
$49 to $149 per month
Priority placement and profile extras.
Guides for parents
Clear answers to the questions parents ask first, each with the date it was published.
- Speech delay or late talker? When to get an evaluationGuide
- IEP speech services vs private speech therapyGuide
- Speech therapy vs occupational therapy: which does my child need?Guide
- Early intervention in every stateComing soon
- Is speech therapy covered? Insurer by insurerComing soon
- Does teletherapy work for toddlers?Coming soon
Questions
What does Sprig help with?
Sprig helps parents of young children with speech, language or motor concerns find early intervention, school services and private speech and occupational therapists, and understand what insurance covers.
How much does Sprig cost parents?
Nothing. Sprig is free for parents. Therapists can list a basic profile for free, and featured practices pay $49 to $149 per month for priority placement and profile extras.
What are signs of speech delay?
Little babbling or few gestures by around the first birthday, no single words or short phrases by the age most children use them, speech that family members find very hard to understand, and losing words. If you notice any of these, talk to your pediatrician. Read speech delay signs by age for what to do next.
Is early intervention free?
Evaluations are free under early intervention programs; service costs vary by state.
Is speech therapy covered by insurance?
It depends on your plan and your child's needs. Ask your insurer, or your state Medicaid office if your child has Medicaid, what is covered and whether you need a referral.
Does my child need speech or occupational therapy?
It depends on the concern. Speech therapy works on understanding and using language, speech clarity and social communication. Occupational therapy works on fine motor skills, self-care, sensory processing and daily routines. An evaluation decides, and some children need both. Read speech therapy vs occupational therapy for signs of each.
Does teletherapy work for toddlers?
Often, with a parent involved. Ask the therapist how they run sessions.
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