Free Screenings
NatureTalks free, nature-based Speech & Language Screenings are play-based, 1:1 screening sessions designed to help identify possible communication and feeding concerns in young children within a calm, outdoor environment.
These screenings are designed to be low-pressure, engaging, and child-led while providing caregivers with professional insight into their child’s development. Areas screened may include receptive and expressive language, articulation and speech sound development, social language/pragmatics, fluency, voice, and feeding skills.
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Speech-Language Screenings
What we screen for:
Receptive & Expressive Language disorders
Screens for how a child understands language and communicates their thoughts, needs, and ideas with others.
Fluency Disorders
Screens for the flow of speech to identify possible stuttering or other disruptions in speech smoothness and rhythm.
Voice Disorders
Screens for concerns related to vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal strain that may impact communication.
Literacy Disorders
Screens for early reading and writing readiness skills such as letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and understanding of print.
Speech Sound disorders
Screens for difficulties producing speech sounds clearly and accurately, including challenges with motor function and motor planning for speech.
Social-Pragmatic Language Disorders
Screens for how a child uses language socially, including conversation skills, play, turn-taking, and understanding social cues.
Feeding Disorders
Screens for difficulties with chewing, swallowing, food variety, sensory responses to food, or safe and positive mealtime participation.
Screening for Alternative communication options
Screens for whether a child may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools or systems to support communication.
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15-30 minutes of parent interview, observation and interaction
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1:1 attention to your child
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Play-based enrichment activities designed by child development professionals
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Opportunities for movement, exploration, and sensory play outdoors
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Variety of sensory experience and opportunities for a variety of communication modalities (verbal, gesture, AAC, pictures, etc)
What to Expect
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Any age
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Families looking for a team approach to treatment
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Caregivers interested in nature-based play and connection
Who It's For
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Ages: Any
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Session Length: 15-30 minutes
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Cost: Free to attend
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Location: NatureTalks LLC HQ or at client's house.
Program details may vary by location.
Screening Details
2026 Events
NatureTalks Muddy Hands Playgroup™ ignite imagination through wild, adventurous play in nature-based settings. Led by pediatric therapy professionals and educators, sessions prioritize child-led exploration while intentionally modeling inclusive communication and developmentally rich engagement with natural materials.
Partner with Us
NatureTalks Muddy Hands Playgroups™ are made possible through partnerships with community gardens, outdoor learning spaces, and family-centered organizations.
By hosting a playgroup, partners help create inclusive, enriching experiences for families while activating shared outdoor spaces in meaningful, mission-aligned ways.
What NatureTalks Provides:
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Program design and facilitation
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Developmentally informed, inclusive play experiences
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Play materials and adaptive tools
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Promotion support through NatureTalks channels
Ready to partner with NatureTalks?
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What Our Partners Provide:
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Access to an outdoor space for scheduled sessions
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Collaboration on scheduling and logistics
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Optional promotion through partner channels