Every child has a story worth sharing.
Personalized speech-language therapy for little ones and the people who love them — on your living room floor, at the park, or through teletherapy anywhere in California.
TA·LA·NOA
Fijian for to share a story – the heart of every session.
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Our Mission
We empower young children to communicate with confidence and authenticity, using everyday moments to build skills that support connection, independence, and belonging in their home and community.
Our Approach
We implement evidence-based treatment during language-rich play opportunities while following your child’s lead. We facilitate guided practice with caregivers and their child during daily routines within their natural environment for optimal results.
Our Specialties
We specialize in working with children birth to 3 years of age in addition to caregiver coaching to support communication skills during critical years of development.
The Heart Behind Talanoa
“In Fiji, talanoa made me feel included and heard. I built this practice to help every child find their voice and be heard in their community.”
Jordyn Taplin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder · Former Peace Corps Volunteer · Mom of two
How to Get Started
Step One
Contact us to schedule a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. We will discuss your concerns, our services, and plan next steps for potential assessment and intervention.
Step Two
If warranted, participate in an evaluation to identify your child's communication strengths and challenges as well as determine if your child would benefit from speech-language therapy.
Step Three
Begin speech-language therapy sessions! We offer services to all California residents via teletherapy and community-based services in the greater Sacramento area. Session frequency is typically 30-45 minutes, 1-2x/week, depending on child and family needs.
Contact Us
jordyn@talanoaspeechandlanguage.com
(916) 890-4826
Serving all of California via teletherapy and providing community-based therapy throughout Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties.