About Volume Speech Therapy
At Volume Speech Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children strengthen their communication skills through personalized, one-on-one speech therapy sessions.
We support children in key areas of early communication:
Receptive Language
Understanding spoken language like following directions and understanding questions
Expressive Language
Using spoken language to communicate such as words, sentences, and asking questions
Articulation & Phonology
Producing clear and accurate speech sounds
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Supporting communication through gestures, signs, pictures, or devices
Services
Speech therapy services can be provided in both English and Spanish in 3 ways:
In-Person
Services are provided
in-person right at home
Telehealth
Services provided remotely via video, phone, or messaging
Hybrid
Services provided both online and in-person
Parent Coaching in Early Intervention
We know that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers.
That’s why parent coaching is at the heart of our approach. Through collaboration with our speech-language pathologists, parents and caregivers learn strategies that can be woven naturally into daily life—mealtime, playtime, or bedtime routines. This consistent, hands-on involvement helps children build communication skills faster and more meaningfully, while empowering parents with confidence and tools they can use every day.
Benefits of Early Intervention
Starting early makes all the difference. Volume Speech Therapy is designed to:
Enhance Communication
Helping children express their thoughts, wants, and needs.
Improve Social Interaction
Encouraging stronger connections with peers and adults.
Reduce Frustration
Preventing behavior challenges tied to communication struggles.
Boost Confidence
Empowering children to actively participate in their environment.
Empower Parents
Providing strategies and tools for ongoing language support at home.
Multilingual Development
Fostering a strong foundation across all languages in a child’s world.
Meet Our SLP:
Mariza Escalante, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mariza Escalante is a licensed and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist based in Illinois. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a mark of excellence in the field.
Education & Training
B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Chicago State University
M.S. in Communicative Sciences & Disorders, New York University
Experience
With over 9 years as an ESL and Bilingual teacher (K–3), Mariza brings a deep understanding of language development in diverse contexts. Her dual background in education and speech-language pathology gives her a unique perspective in supporting children and families. She also maintains her Illinois educator license with endorsements in English as a Second Language and Spanish Bilingual Education, reflecting her strong commitment to multilingual learners. Mariza is known for her warmth, patience, and dedication to making every child feel understood, valued, and capable of success.
