It's More Than Speech - Eagle River is a speech therapist in Central, AK, located at 12032 Business Blvd A. The practice serves the Eagle River and Wasilla communities by providing pediatric speech therapy, social language support, and educational services. The team consists of certified Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Special Education Teachers who deliver in-person, one-on-one services. Treatment actively involves families to support a child's skills in the home, school, and community. The clinic specializes in helping children who experience delays impacting speech, language, emotional well-being, physical abilities, social skills, attention, and learning capabilities.
The staff includes specific professionals such as Andrea Toth, MA, CCC-SLP, and Amanda Goodrich, Director of Educational Services. Other team members include Bryce Clifford, Clinical Operations Manager, and Adyana Brashear, MS, OTR/L, who provides occupational therapy. The educational services are available at the Eagle River clinic and are taught by certified teachers with experience in both general and special education populations. These teachers design individualized programs to foster a love for learning, build academic endurance, and enhance self-confidence. Instruction is provided in small groups or individually using multi-sensory curriculums tailored to diverse learning needs. Specific tutoring areas include reading, writing, math, and executive skills. The practice utilizes various programs based on individual needs, including Logic of English, Orton Gillingham, Explode the Code, UFLI, Saxon Math, and Writing Revolution. An Early Readers Program is also offered for younger readers, featuring a 45-minute class led by a certified teacher using the UFLI program to focus on phonemic awareness and foundational skills. Educational services are not covered by insurance, and daytime openings are available.
It's More Than Speech - Eagle River provides specialized pediatric therapy and educational support in Central, AK, focusing on individualized care for children with diverse developmental needs.