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Commonly Asked Questions

Most families begin with a free 15-minute discovery call. This brief call helps determine whether North State Neurodevelopment & Communication may be a good fit and which next step makes the most sense.
An Initial Intake & Planning Session is the first full appointment. It is designed to understand communication needs, current supports, family priorities, and possible next steps. A formal evaluation or written report is not included unless specifically discussed and scheduled separately
Not always. Many families begin with an Initial Intake & Planning Session rather than a full evaluation. If a formal evaluation, written report, or more detailed assessment is needed, that can be discussed after the first session.
Next steps may include direct speech therapy, parent/caregiver coaching, AAC support, school collaboration, written recommendations, a formal evaluation, or referral to another provider if North State NDC is not the best fit.

North State NDC primarily supports adolescents, young adults, AAC users, autistic individuals, and people with complex neurodevelopmental communication needs.
Support may focus on functional communication, AAC, self-advocacy, communication fatigue, explaining thoughts clearly, repairing misunderstandings, executive functioning and communication, transition into adulthood, and communication across home, school, work, and community life.
Services may include direct speech therapy, but North State NDC is not designed as a traditional pediatric speech clinic. Support is dynamic, functional, collaborative, and focused on real-life communication needs.
Yes. Services are available for transition-age young adults and adults whose needs align with the practice’s areas of expertise, including AAC, autism, cognitive communication, executive functioning, self-advocacy, and functional communication. A discovery call can help determine whether the practice is an appropriate fit.
Yes. Speaking clearly does not always mean communication feels easy. Some adolescents and young adults need support with self-advocacy, explaining thoughts, navigating misunderstandings, communicating across settings, or managing communication fatigue.

Yes. AAC support may include implementation, communication partner coaching, device use across environments, multimodal communication, and helping AAC feel more functional in everyday life.
No. Some clients already have an AAC system, while others may need support exploring whether AAC should be considered.
Yes. AAC support often focuses on identifying barriers, coaching communication partners, and making AAC more meaningful and accessible across daily routines.

Yes, when appropriate. Collaboration may include consultation, communication support planning, AAC implementation support, participation in team meetings, or written recommendations.
Yes, when appropriate and scheduled in advance. IEP meeting participation is billed as consultation time.
Private services can support needs that may look different outside of school. North State NDC may focus on family priorities, communication across daily life, AAC implementation, self-advocacy, transition, and communication demands that may not be fully addressed through school-based services.
No. North State NDC may provide communication consultation and recommendations, but does not provide legal advocacy or replace the decision-making role of the IEP team.

North State Neurodevelopment & Communication is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly at this time.
Superbills may be provided upon request for families who would like to seek out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on the family’s insurance plan.
A free 15-minute discovery call is available. Initial Intake & Planning Sessions begin at $195. Ongoing therapy and consultation typically ranges from $125–$245, depending on session length, setting, and level of support. Formal evaluations, AAC consultation, school collaboration, and written recommendations are priced based on scope.
Payment is due at the time of service unless another arrangement has been made in advance.
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. Exceptions may be made for illness, emergency, or circumstances discussed in advance.

Services may be provided virtually, in the home, in the community, or through collaboration with school/community teams when appropriate.
North State NDC serves Redding, Anderson, Shasta County, and the greater North State.
A free 15-minute discovery call is available. Initial Intake & Planning Sessions begin at $195. Ongoing therapy and consultation typically ranges from $125–$245, depending on session length, setting, and level of support. Formal evaluations, AAC consultation, school collaboration, and written recommendations are priced based on scope.
Payment is due at the time of service unless another arrangement has been made in advance.
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. Exceptions may be made for illness, emergency, or circumstances discussed in advance.