Start Speech Therapy This Week.
Expert early language therapy via teletherapy + parent coaching. Book your evaluation online in under 2 minutes—zero waitlist.
Not in 3 Months.
Why Teletherapy + Parent Coaching Works Better
Start Immediately
No 2-6 month waitlists. Book your evaluation online and start therapy this week. Early intervention works best when it's actually early.
Learn in Your World
Therapy in your child's natural environment with their toys, books, and routines means faster generalization. What they learn actually sticks.
You Become the Expert
Weekly coaching transforms you into your child's best language teacher. You get 60+ hours of therapeutic interventions per week, not just 1.
You’re already doing everything you can - now let us show you what works.
Parent-coaching produces measurable progress in as little as 12 weeks.
Stadnick et al., 2015
Frequently Asked QuestionsYou have questions, we’ve got answers.
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They don't need to! Parent-coaching sessions are designed around your child's natural behavior. If they wander off, we use that as a teaching moment. Toddlers gonna toddler—we work with it, not against it.
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For early language development, research shows parent-coaching models (which work beautifully via teletherapy) produce equal or superior outcomes compared to traditional therapy. You become the intervention, guided by an expert every step of the way.
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Just a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and decent internet. We use HIPAA-compliant video platforms—no special software required.
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Yes! We accept BCBS, Baylor Scott & White, and other plans for teletherapy services. We'll verify your coverage before your first session.
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Most families book their evaluation within 24-48 hours and begin therapy the following week. Compare that to the 2-6 month waitlists at most clinics.
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On average, clients of Beetle and Hare pay between $15 and $25 per therapy session. Costs are determined by your insurance coverage and will be reviewed with you prior to starting services.
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Absolutely. Families in the Austin metro area (Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown) can choose in-person sessions. We recommend starting with teletherapy since most families find it more effective and convenient, but we're flexible.
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Out of Network? We're committed to making care accessible. Ask us about our special rates for private pay families.
Find Your Solution
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Parent-Driven Early Language Therapy
You spend all day with your child—meals, playtime, bedtime—while traditional therapy is just one hour a week. We teach you simple, proven strategies that work in real life, so every moment becomes a chance for growth. Research-backed results in as little as 12 weeks, starting this week.
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Virtual Early Language Evaluation
If you're wondering whether your child's speech is on track, you don't have to wait months for answers—our evaluation gets you expert guidance and a clear path forward, right from the comfort of your own home.
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In-Person Therapy (Austin Metro)
Personalized, play-based speech therapy for your child's unique needs—one-on-one sessions available in-person across the Austin metro area including Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Georgetown.
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Alternative & Augmentative Communication
Your child has so much to say—AAC gives them the tools to say it. From choosing the right device to mastering daily use, we make AAC simple and effective for your family, available via teletherapy across Texas or in-person near Austin.
Serving Families Across All of Texas - From Your Living Room
Beetle and Hare proudly serves Texas families statewide through our teletherapy platform. Whether you're in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, or a small town without local speech services, expert early language therapy is now as close as your laptop.
For families in the Austin metro area (Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown), in-person sessions remain available for specialized needs.
No matter where you are, there's no waitlist—book your evaluation today and start making progress this week.
I’m Samantha Jaekel, M.S., CCC-SLP, the heart and mind behind Beetle and Hare Pediatric Speech Therapy.
Always the rebel, I believe in the phrase “know better, do better” - even when “better” does not necessarily mean familiar. Traditionally, parents are relegated to a passive role in the waiting room with the focus on clinician-child interactions; however, that no longer aligns with the evidence. Today’s research supports empowering parents to be a force for positive change in their children’s lives.
That's why Beetle and Hare utilizes a teletherapy-first model with parent coaching at its core. Instead of waiting months for a clinic spot and driving across town weekly, you can start immediately—this week—and learn evidence-based strategies to support your child's language development throughout their entire day, not just during a 30-minute session. Whether you're in Austin or El Paso, help is available now.
From Our Founder 
