Every child develops at their own pace, but certain signs may suggest additional support could be helpful.

Some reasons to schedule an evaluation include:

• Not using words by 15–18 months

• Hard to understand speech after age 3

• Frustration during communication

• Limited eye contact, gestures, or imitation

• Concerns from pediatrician/teacher/daycare

• School-aged children: difficulty answering questions, telling stories, effectively communicating

If you’re unsure, we’re happy to start with a screening or consultation.

We commonly help with:

• Painful latch

• Nipple soreness or damage

• Low milk supply or oversupply

• Pumping questions

• Bottle refusal

• Weight gain concerns

• Positioning and latch support

• Returning to work and milk storage planning

No. Lactation support is available for a wide range of feeding approaches, including:

• chestfeeding/breastfeeding

• exclusive pumping

• combination feeding

• bottle feeding

• weaning support

Our goal is to support your feeding goals, not impose one “right” way.

LEAP Speech & Lactation supports families with communication, feeding, and early development through individualized, evidence-based care. We provide:

• Pediatric speech-language evaluations

• Pediatric speech-language therapy

• Feeding and lactation support

• Developmental screenings

• Parent coaching and education

• Collaboration with pediatricians, daycares, and other providers

Services focus on infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children as well as newborns and caregivers needing lactation support.

Services are primarily provided in-home to support carryover of skills into daily routines. LEAP Speech & Lactation serves families throughout the Quad Cities area, including Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, East Moline, Rock Island, and surrounding communities.

Virtual services are also available through a secure platform for families in Illinois, Iowa, and Kentucky.

We know questions about cost and insurance are important, and we aim to be transparent from the start.

At this time, services are private pay. A Good Faith Estimate will be provided prior to start of services. Upon request, a Superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan.

We know questions about cost and insurance are important, and we aim to be transparent from the start.

In short: LEAP is a private-pay practice. You pay at the time of service, and we provide everything you need to seek out-of-network reimbursement if your plan allows.

Please note that we are a private pay only clinic and are not able to accept Medicaid. We understand that access to care is crucial, and we are happy to refer families to facilities that accept Medicaid for their services. Our focus is on providing high-quality, individualized care without the limitations of insurance constraints. GoodFaithEstimates and Superbills will be provided.

A superbill is a detailed receipt that I provide monthly or as requested. It includes the services you received, diagnosis and procedure codes, fees paid, and our practice information. You can submit this document directly to your insurance company to request reimbursement for out-of-network services.

Please note that a superbill is not a guarantee of payment. Reimbursement depends on your individual plan, benefits, deductibles, and your insurance company’s policies. Many families choose to call their insurance provider before the first appointment to ask about out-of-network coverage for speech therapy and/or lactation services.

In short: you pay LEAP directly at the time of service, and your insurance company will send any eligible reimbursement to you.

LEAP stands for Lift, Empower, Affirm, and Partner. These core values guide how we support families through early communication and feeding journeys.

Many families find the first visit reassuring and helpful, even if they’re still deciding on next steps.

Your first visit typically includes:

• Review of intake forms and medical history

• Discussion of your goals and concerns

• Observation of feeding or play-based communication

• Education and hands-on coaching

• A collaborative plan for next steps

You will leave with practical, actionable strategies to start using right away.