Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Speech Therapy for Children & Adults in Bloomington
Since 2011, Bloomington Pediatric Speech has been dedicated to providing comprehensive speech and language services for children and neurodiverse adults in Bloomington, Indiana. Our team of experienced speech-language pathologists specializes in addressing articulation disorders, school-age language challenges, and social communication difficulties using evidence-based methodologies like Social Thinking. We extend our expertise beyond clinical settings by offering customized speech therapy solutions for schools across south central Indiana, including part-time, full-time, and contract-based services since 2013.Our summer therapy programs provide continuity of care for children with existing IEPs, while our neurodiverse adult support services focus on executive functioning and interpersonal skill development. With in-network status for Anthem insurance and flexible cash pay options, we prioritize accessible care tailored to individual needs. Our clinic owners, Melinda Dowling and Rachel Mahrt, combine 30+ years of combined clinical and educational experience to ensure high-quality, compassionate services for all clients.
Services
Speech evaluations
Articulation therapy
Language disorders
Social skills groups
Adult neurodiverse support
Executive functioning
Summer speech programs
School contract services
IEP support
Anthem insurance billing
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We utilize the Social Thinking methodology for social communication challenges
- Our team includes speech therapists with 10+ years of school therapy experience
- We offer continuous summer therapy programs for IEP-supported children
- We provide school contract services for districts across south central Indiana
- We accept Anthem insurance with transparent cash pay options
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Effective treatment plans
Personalized approach
Supportive environment
Social Thinking methodology
Services
Speech evaluations
We conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments for children to identify articulation disorders, language delays, and communication deficits. Our evaluations form the foundation for personalized treatment plans. Our team uses standardized tools combined with real-world observations to ensure accurate diagnoses.
Social skills groups
Our Social Thinking-certified therapists facilitate structured social skills groups for children and adults. These sessions focus on developing interpersonal communication and friendship-building in safe environments. Participation combines group practice with individual therapy sessions for maximum effectiveness.
Adult neurodiverse support
We provide specialized support for neurodiverse professionals and college students facing organizational and social challenges. Our services focus on time management, planning, and relationship maintenance while building on clients' existing strengths. Therapy addresses practical life skills for neurodiverse adults seeking greater independence.
School contract services
We partner with public and private schools across south central Indiana to provide part-time and full-time speech therapy staff. Our contracting services include covering maternity leaves and long-term staff gaps. We've successfully addressed diverse caseload needs for school districts since 2013.
Summer speech programs
Our summer programs maintain therapy continuity for children with existing IEPs. We offer weekly or bi-weekly sessions without requiring new evaluations. The programs ensure consistent speech therapy access during school breaks while maintaining documented insurance compliance.
People
Melinda Dowling
Co-owner
Melinda Dowling, co-founder of Bloomington Pediatric Speech, holds a master's degree from Indiana University. With 15 years of experience, she supervises school therapists and provides direct client care while managing clinical operations.
Rachel Mahrt
Co-owner
Rachel Mahrt, co-owner since 2013, brings extensive clinical experience from her five years in outpatient pediatric therapy. She manages clinic operations and provides direct therapy services for both children and adults.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We provide services for children of all ages and neurodiverse adults seeking communication support.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Anthem insurance and provide documentation for out-of-network coverage with other providers.
How can schools partner with you?
We offer contract speech therapy services for public, private, and charter schools in south central Indiana.
What therapies use Social Thinking?
Our social skills groups and individual sessions incorporate the Social Thinking methodology for communication challenges.
Are summer sessions available?
Yes, we offer summer speech therapy for children with existing IEPs without requiring new evaluations.