Welcome!

Cheerful Chatter Speech Therapy is a private practice that specializes in Speech Sound Disorders, Language Development, and Early Literacy Skills. We provide speech therapy services from the comfort of your home.

In-person services are available for families in the Spokane Washington area. Teletherapy services are offered throughout Idaho, Wyoming, and Washington to allow you to have access to specialty services no matter where you live.

We have experience in contracting our services with school districts. We are ready to support additional schools in need of speech and language therapy. Enhance your students' educational journey by partnering with us. Contact us to learn more.

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Our Services

We like to begin the process with a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss concerns and determine if your child would benefit from an evaluation or speech therapy services. Contact us here.

Consultation

Our evaluation process is comprehensive and individualized to meet the needs and concerns of individual clients and their family. An evaluation report including recommendations and goals will be provided.

Evaluation

We provide engaging, motivating, evidence-based practice and use approaches that are specialized and individualized during sessions. We love to celebrate the “Cheerful Chatter” of our clients.

Therapy

Specialties

Articulation Disorder

An Articulation Disorder occurs when children have difficulty saying certain sounds. For example, “won” for “run” or “fin” for “thin”. Difficulty with speech sounds can affect a child’s ability to be understood which leads to frustration.

Phonological Disorder

A Phonological Disorder occurs when children produce errors in sound patterns. They may leave off ending sounds “bi” for “bike”; or replace a sound that should be made in the back of the mouth to the front of the mouth “tat” for “cat”.

Apraxia of Speech

Childhood Apaxia of Speech occurs when a child has difficulty planning and sequencing the motor movements to produce speech. The brain knows what it wants to say, but struggles to plan and sequence the required speech sound movements.

Receptive Language

Receptive language is the ability to understand words and language. This includes following directions and responding appropriately to questions and requests.

Expressive Language

Expressive language involves using language through speech or alternate forms of communication to share wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas.

Early Literacy Skills

Speach Language Pathologist Spokane Washington

We help children with critical pre-reading skills, including print motivation and awareness, letter knowledge, and phonological awareness.

Meet Jody

Jody has extensive experience working with a wide range of pre-school and school age children. She is a passionate Speech Language Pathologist dedicated to helping families and children in developing and improving communication skills. Jody loves to hear the “Cheerful Chatter” of children and thoroughly enjoys engaging with them in a fun, positive, and motivating way. She strives to create an environment where children enjoy coming to “play” (learn) with her.

Cheerful Chatter, LLC is therapist owned and operated by Jody Fletcher, M.Ed., CCC-SLP. Jody attended Utah State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and a Master of Education degree in Speech Language Pathology. Jody is a nationally certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Jody is currently licensed in Idaho, Washington, and Wyoming.

“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” – Fred Rogers

F.A.Q.

Do you accept insurance?

At this time, we are a private pay provider. We are out of network with insurance companies; however, we do offer superbills upon request. Superbills are itemized receipts that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

How do I know if my child needs services?

Parents/caregivers know their child best. If you have any concerns, it is best to reach out for a free consultation. Here are some general guidelines of what your child should be able to do:

American Speech/Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Developmental Milestones