In-home and telehealth coaching for caregivers of children under 4 with communication delays — equipping families with evidence-based tools to support their child's development every day, not just during appointments.
Early intervention (EI) is the process of providing services and supports to infants, toddlers, and their families when a child has, or is at risk for, a developmental delay, disability, or health condition that may affect typical development and learning. (ASHA)
A child's developmental needs can be best addressed when they are identified early and services can begin. Research consistently shows that early, targeted support leads to significantly better long-term outcomes for communication, learning, and social development.
Free services for California families: Early Intervention services through your local Regional Center are free through government funding for all children under 3 years of age in California, if a child meets eligibility criteria. Ask your pediatrician for more information about services in your area.
Birth through 4 years of age. For children under 3, free Regional Center services are also available — Lauren can help you navigate both options.
All sessions available via secure telehealth for California residents. In-home sessions available in the Truckee area depending on location and specific needs.
A free 30-minute consultation is required prior to booking an assessment for this service. This ensures the program is the right fit for your family before you commit.
Parent/Caregiver Coaching teaches primary caregivers the "why" and "how" to use evidence-based language-building strategies during everyday activities and interactions with their child.
Your child must be present in sessions, but most of the time is a conversation between you and Lauren. Together you identify the strategy that will be most effective for your child's language development and easiest to embed into daily routines. Lauren explains the "why," demonstrates the "how," then guides you as you practice together during the session. Each session checks in on progress before adding to or refining your strategy.
"Think of it like building a home — we start with the strategy that becomes the foundation, then build from there."
Children spend far more time with their caregivers than in any therapy session. By equipping you with the right tools, this model ensures language-building happens continuously — during bath time, meals, play, and everyday moments — not just during scheduled appointments.
The Parent/Caregiver Coaching model is the gold standard for Early Intervention and is the model used by Regional Centers across California. It integrates directly into your family's natural environment so that strategies are easy to sustain long after therapy ends.
If you have feeding concerns, Lauren will evaluate to determine whether difficulties with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, eating certain foods, or picky eating are related to a myofunctional disorder. If so, services will include:
Here is the general structure of the Early Intervention Parent/Caregiver Coaching program. Session format will be discussed in detail following your evaluation.
Determine whether services are the right fit and help guide you to the most appropriate care. Available in-person in Truckee or via telehealth.
A 60–90 minute comprehensive assessment of your child's communication and/or feeding development. Available via telehealth or in-person.
Following evaluation, a program is built around family-centered goals, natural environment support, collaboration with other providers, and research-based strategies integrated into daily routines.
50-minute sessions scheduled weekly or biweekly, giving families time to practice strategies between appointments. Telehealth or in-home available.
All Early Intervention Parent/Caregiver Coaching sessions are available via secure HIPAA-compliant video for California residents. No need to travel — sessions happen where your family is most comfortable.
A free 30-minute consultation is required before booking — and the right place to start. Lauren will help you determine whether Early Intervention Coaching is the right fit for your family, and help you understand all available options.