Leah VanAndel

Follow-up Sessions are for returning clients only. An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 35 minutes of direct time with you and your child, followed by 10 minutes for the therapist to take notes, plan the next session, and clean up before the next client.

Follow-up Sessions are for returning clients only. An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 45-50 minutes of direct time with you and your child, followed by 10-15 minutes for the therapist to take notes, plan the next session, and clean up before the next client.

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 45-50 minutes of direct time with you, followed by 10-15 minutes for the therapist to take notes, plan the next session, and clean up before the next client.

Home visits cannot be booked online, as they require prior arrangements and consideration of travel time to your location. Please contact us directly to book a Home or Community visit.

Home visits cannot be booked online, as they require prior arrangements and consideration of travel time to your location. Please contact us directly to book a Home or Community visit.

Thrive Therapy offers free 15-minute consultations to discuss any questions you may have, whether Speech Therapy might be a good fit, and/or which of our assessments options would be most appropriate.

Free consults are completed without your child present. They are available to clients before booking an initial assessment to discuss any questions you may have, whether this therapy might be a good fit, and/or which of our assessments options would be most appropriate.

In-person visits cannot be booked online, as they require prior arrangements and consideration of travel time to your location. Please contact us directly to book an in-person visit. This assessment can be targeted towards clients experiencing difficulty with accent modification, aphasia, articulation & pronunciation, AAC, fluency & stuttering, literacy, and/or challenges in a combination of areas. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

In-person visits cannot be booked online, as they require prior arrangements and consideration of travel time to your location. Please contact us directly to book an in-person visit. This assessment can be targeted towards clients experiencing articulation & speech sounds, AAC, fluency & stuttering, language development / speech delays, literacy, social communication, and/or challenges in a combination of areas. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties producing clear speech sounds, affecting their speech intelligibility and ability to be understood by others. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 45-50 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties using spoken language and may benefit from communication systems, tools, or strategies to support effective expression and interaction. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing disruptions in the flow of speech, such as stuttering, that impact communication confidence and effectiveness. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing communication challenges affecting speech, language, or social interaction that are not specific to a single area of concern and may involve a combination of areas that impact daily communication. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children aged 3–5 years who are experiencing challenges in understanding or using language that may impact their communication, learning, and social participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children and adolescents aged 6–18 years who are experiencing challenges in understanding or using language that may impact their communication, learning, and social participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards children aged 6–36 months who are experiencing delays or difficulties in understanding and/or using language that impact early communication and development. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children aged 4–8 years who are experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, or related literacy skills that may impact learning and academic participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children and adolescents aged 9–18 years who are experiencing challenges with reading, writing, or related literacy skills that may impact academic performance and daily learning activities. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients seeking support to modify aspects of their accent in order to improve speech clarity, increase listener understanding, and enhance confidence in personal, academic, or professional communication settings. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties with speaking, understanding language, reading, or writing due to aphasia, affecting their ability to communicate effectively in daily, social, or vocational settings. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties producing speech sounds clearly or accurately, affecting pronunciation, speech intelligibility, and their ability to be understood by others. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties communicating through spoken language and who may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports to improve their ability to express needs, wants, thoughts, and ideas in daily life. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties with speech fluency, such as stuttering or disruptions in the flow of speech, affecting communication confidence and participation in daily, social, academic, or vocational settings. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing communication challenges affecting speech, language, literacy, fluency, or functional communication that are not limited to a single area of concern and may involve a combination of factors impacting daily communication and participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, or related literacy skills, affecting their academic performance, communication, and participation in daily activities. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

Lego Therapy is an evidenced based group program designed to aid, teach and promote social communication skills. This program consists of a total of 6 sessions (one session weekly for 6 weeks). Lego Therapy can: - Support emotional regulation difficulties. - Promote shared problem solving, creativity & perseverance. - Support the development of turn taking skills. - Support the development of fine motor skills. - Be a fun way to learn and meet new friends!

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 35 minutes of direct time with you and your child, followed by 10 minutes for the therapist to take notes and plan the next session.

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 35 minutes of direct time with you and your child, followed by 10 minutes for the therapist to take notes and plan the next session.

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 45-50 minutes of direct time with you and your child, followed by 10-15 minutes for the therapist to take notes and plan the next session.

An initial assessment must be completed prior to booking a Follow-up Session. This session includes 45-50 minutes of direct time with you and your child, followed by 10-15 minutes for the therapist to take notes and plan the next session.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties producing clear speech sounds, affecting their speech intelligibility and ability to be understood by others. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 45-50 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing disruptions in the flow of speech, such as stuttering, that impact communication confidence and effectiveness. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing communication challenges affecting speech, language, or social interaction that are not specific to a single area of concern and may involve a combination of areas that impact daily communication. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children aged 3–5 years who are experiencing challenges in understanding or using language that may impact their communication, learning, and social participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children and adolescents aged 6–18 years who are experiencing challenges in understanding or using language that may impact their communication, learning, and social participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards children aged 6–36 months who are experiencing delays or difficulties in understanding and/or using language that impact early communication and development. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children aged 4–8 years who are experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, or related literacy skills that may impact learning and academic participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted toward children and adolescents aged 9–18 years who are experiencing challenges with reading, writing, or related literacy skills that may impact academic performance and daily learning activities. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients seeking support to modify aspects of their accent in order to improve speech clarity, increase listener understanding, and enhance confidence in personal, academic, or professional communication settings. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties with speaking, understanding language, reading, or writing due to aphasia, affecting their ability to communicate effectively in daily, social, or vocational settings. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties producing speech sounds clearly or accurately, affecting pronunciation, speech intelligibility, and their ability to be understood by others. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties with speech fluency, such as stuttering or disruptions in the flow of speech, affecting communication confidence and participation in daily, social, academic, or vocational settings. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing communication challenges affecting speech, language, literacy, fluency, or functional communication that are not limited to a single area of concern and may involve a combination of factors impacting daily communication and participation. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.

This assessment is targeted towards clients experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, or related literacy skills, affecting their academic performance, communication, and participation in daily activities. This assessment is for new clients that do not require a written report. This assessment is 65 minutes in duration and consists of direct observation, discussion regarding the identified concerns, recommendations from the assessment, and treatment planning, if needed. No report or written summary will be provided. However, if written recommendations are requested instead of verbal, a Summary Report can be added. Please contact us for further details.