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Speech & Language Delay Therapy for Des Plaines Families

Evidence-based pediatric speech therapy for late talkers, articulation challenges, and language delays — serving Des Plaines and the surrounding area.

17 mi away 25 min drive In-network: BCBS IL PPO & Aetna

When Des Plaines parents call us about speech and language delays, the timing concerns we hear most often are: "He's 18 months old and only has a few words." "She's 3 and people can't understand her." "He's 4 and not putting sentences together yet." Whatever the specific concern, our speech-language pathologists at Noor Pediatric Therapy (well worth the 25 min drive for specialized care) start with a thorough evaluation and build a treatment plan that meets your child where they are.

Serving Des Plaines Families

Des Plaines families looking for specialized pediatric occupational therapy and speech therapy can access our services at our South Barrington clinic. We provide comprehensive therapy for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental delays, and communication challenges.

  • Comprehensive OT and speech therapy
  • Specialized autism and ADHD support
  • Easy I-90 access from Des Plaines
  • In-network with BCBS and Aetna

Service area:Des Plaines, IL 60016, 60018 (Cook County)

Signs to Watch For

If you're noticing some of these in your child, an evaluation can help clarify what's going on.

No babbling by 9–12 months
No first words by 15–18 months
Fewer than 100 words or no two-word phrases by 24 months
Speech that's hard for unfamiliar people to understand by age 3–4
Difficulty following age-appropriate directions
Frustration that seems tied to communication struggles

Speech & Language Delays Support for Des Plaines Families

Late Talker Support

Building first words, expanding vocabulary, and supporting pre-language communication for young children who aren't talking yet.

Articulation Therapy

Helping children produce sounds clearly so they can be understood by family, peers, and teachers.

Expressive Language

Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence-building support for children whose language is behind expectations.

Receptive Language

Following directions, comprehension, and understanding of language — especially when expressive language seems fine.

Mixed Receptive-Expressive

Comprehensive support for children with delays in both understanding and using language.

Parent Coaching

Daily strategies that build language opportunities into bath time, meals, car rides, and bedtime.

Free Resources for Des Plaines Families

Start Learning Today — No Cost

Whether you're ready to book or just exploring, our therapist-created guides and free developmental screener give you real, useful information you can use right now.

No rotating therapists, no production-line care

You'll get to know your child's therapist by name, and they'll know your child the same way. Continuity isn't a luxury at Noor — it's the foundation of everything we do.

Getting Here from Des Plaines

Our clinic is located at 33 W Higgins Rd, Suite 4070 in South Barrington. From Des Plaines, expect approximately 25 min of drive time (17 mi).

33 W Higgins Rd. Suite 4070, South Barrington, IL 60010

Frequently Asked Questions — Des Plaines Families

My Des Plaines child is bilingual. Is that affecting their speech?

Being bilingual doesn't cause speech or language delay. However, a bilingual evaluation requires specific approaches to differentiate between language difference and language disorder. Our SLPs can guide you through this and recommend specialists if needed.

Will my Des Plaines child catch up on their own?

Some "late talkers" do catch up without intervention — but research suggests that waiting beyond age 3 with significant delays often leads to longer-term struggles. We're conservative about recommending therapy when it's truly not needed and clear about recommending it when it is.

Concerned About Speech & Language Delays? We Can Help.

Free 15-minute consultations, no commitment. We serve Des Plaines and the surrounding area from our South Barrington clinic.