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Welcome to Venters Superior Speech Solutions (VS3), a dedicated private practice offering comprehensive speech, language, feeding, and swallowing therapy for children in Richmond-Rosenberg and surrounding areas.
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At VS3, our mission is driven by the belief that every child deserves a voice. We are committed to empowering children to develop and enhance their communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, as well as addressing feeding and swallowing challenges.
Located in Richmond-Rosenberg, our home office is a nurturing environment where we provide individualized attention to each child we serve. Our team is dedicated to delivering skilled speech therapy with expertise, compassion, and empathy.
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We understand the unique needs of our local community, and our goal is to actively support and serve those needs by providing superior speech solutions. Through our therapy sessions, we aim to help children acquire, improve, and achieve the highest functional communication skills possible.
Join us at VS3, where every child's voice is heard and valued, and where we work tirelessly to foster growth, development, and confidence in communication.
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With over two decades of dedicated service in the field of speech-language pathology, LaTonya Venters, M.S., CCC-SLP stands as a beacon of expertise and compassion. As an ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, LaTonya has honed her craft to deliver unparalleled care and support to individuals of all ages.
Education forms the bedrock of her proficiency, having earned her Master's degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the prestigious University of California. Armed with this academic prowess, LaTonya has accumulated extensive experience across a variety of professional environments, positively impacting lives in clinical, hospital, home health, and educational settings.
LaTonya's scope of practice encompasses a comprehensive array of services, including assessments, treatments, and caregiver education. Her unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that each client receives tailored interventions aimed at achieving optimal outcomes.
At the heart of LaTonya's mission lies a profound appreciation for her clients' communicative abilities and feeding issues. Her compassionate approach fosters an environment of trust and collaboration, empowering individuals to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
If you are seeking a dedicated ally in your journey toward improved communication and feeding skills, LaTonya Venters welcomes the opportunity to guide you with expertise and care.
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We offer a variety of services to meet diverse communication & feeding needs:
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Speech
Language
AAC
Feeding
Swallowing
Social Communication
Oral Motor
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Not turning head towards sounds by 4 months
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Has difficulties making and sustaining eye contact with an adult by 6 months
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Not responding to own name by 9 months
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Not making sounds to express joy and displeasure by 9 months
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Not taking turns with parents through the use of expressions, smiles and sounds by 9 months
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Not babbling by 12 months
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Not understanding “no” by 12 months
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Not using gestures like pointing by 12 months
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No first words and no attempt at imitating a word by 16 months
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Not using words, expressions, and gestures to communicate needs and wants by 16 months
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​Does not consistently following simple and routine requests by 18 months
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​No spontaneous 2-word phrases by 24 months
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Not taking part in to-and-fro conversations with another person by 30 months
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Excessive drooling after 24 months
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Mouthing objects after 24 months
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Coughing/choking excessively during meal time
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Has problems with sucking, chewing, or swallowing
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Has problems with control and coordination of lips, tongue, and jaw
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Has difficulties transitioning between food stages
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Has difficulties chewing soft foods by 24 months
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Not drinking from a regular open cup by15 months.
Currently, we accept private-pay to ensure that therapy can commence swiftly and accommodate the needs of families as soon as possible. Superbills are available for families seeking insurance reimbursement. We are currently accepting the following insurance providers:
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BlueCross BlueShield
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We understand the importance of access to quality care and are dedicated to working with families to navigate insurance coverage and reimbursement options.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.” -Maya Angelou
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