talksoon.org

What It Is

TalkSoon is a speech-language pathology (SLP) service provider located in the southern region of Costa Rica, independently operated by Markie, a certified speech therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. The practice primarily focuses on intervention and therapy for children with communication disorders, while also covering some adult speech rehabilitation needs.

Core Dimensions

• Course Areas: Focuses on speech-language pathology, covering core issues such as language delays, unclear articulation, grammar and vocabulary difficulties, social communication in autism, and stuttering.
• Delivery Format: Offers a dual-service model. In-person services are limited to areas within a 20-minute drive of Ojochal, Costa Rica; telehealth services are also available without geographic restrictions.
• Instructor Credentials and Certification: Markie holds a master’s degree in SLP from the University of Northern Colorado, has the authoritative CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice in multiple U.S. states, including Colorado. In addition, she has 5 years of preschool teaching experience, giving her a strong advantage in early childhood intervention.
• Teaching Methods: Uses scientifically grounded intervention techniques such as multisensory cueing (tactile, visual, auditory, etc.), sign language support, parent coaching, and evidence-based fluency strategies.

Pricing

The website does not publicly list specific pricing, but it offers a free 20-minute virtual consultation to help parents make an initial assessment of their child’s situation.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Strong therapist credentials (ASHA certification + master’s degree), combined with an early childhood education background and a good understanding of child psychology; scientifically based and varied intervention methods; supports telehealth, giving it a broad service reach.
• Cons: Extremely limited in-person service coverage; no transparent public pricing; no clear information on bilingual/Chinese speech therapy support, which may make it unsuitable for families needing intervention in a Chinese-language context.

Who It’s For

Best suited for infants, young children, and school-aged children (0–14 years old) with language developmental delays, unclear articulation, stuttering, or autism spectrum disorder, as well as some adults needing rehabilitation after stroke, dementia, or similar conditions. It is especially suitable for families living in southern Costa Rica or those seeking English-language remote SLP services.

Access from China

Unknown. Since the domain extension and server information are unclear, users in China will need to test the network connectivity of its telehealth services themselves.