Welcome to Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC
Welcome! Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC is a private practice outpatient speech therapy clinic located in Humboldt, Iowa. Built on small town values, we work hard to ensure every patient that walks through our doors knows that their story and their words matter.
Our mission is to empower clients and their families through compassionate, evidenced- based speech therapy services that support confidence in communicating and meaningful connections while collaborating with clients to work towards their goals.
Now Open and Serving Clients
We’re excited to announce that Honeycomb Speech and Language is now OPEN!
We are excited to share that Honeycomb Speech and Language is now open and currently serving clients. We are also accepting new clients and scheduling consultations. If you are interested in services, contact us by phone (515-890-4505)
or by email (abby@honeycombspeechandlanguage.org) to see if Honeycomb Speech and Language is a good fit for you. We look forward to supporting your communication needs!
What’s the Buzz?
Be sure to check this page regularly and follow us on social media to stay up to date on what’s happening at Honeycomb Speech and Language. We’ll be sharing updates, announcements, and helpful information as we grow.
New news!
Earlier this year, our SLP traveled to California to complete training in the SOS Approach to Feeding. This is a service we are excited to offer at Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC!
The SOS Approach to Feeding aims to assess and treat problematic feeding behaviors of children in a variety of settings and populations. This individualized approach to feeding therapy is strengths- based and family centered with the intention of helping children and families meet feeding goals.
Read more about the SOS Approach to Feeding here:
Our Services Include:
Children’s Speech and Language
Is your child difficult to understand? Do you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development compared to their peers?
A speech therapy evaluation can look at your child’s speech and language development to determine whether they are developing appropriate speech sounds and language skills for their age. A speech and/ or language evaluation can also gather information about what type of speech or language disorder a child may have, and allow the therapist to gather information to guide treatment.
Early Language Intervention
Is your child a late talker, do you have concerns about your child’s language development, and/ or does your child have a medical diagnosis that often includes delayed language and/ or language disorders? Early intervention speech therapy is a great way to support your child’s language development!
Social Communication
Speech therapy can work with your child on social language skills. Areas of focus may include learning appropriate social interactions (e.g., body postures, facial expressions), social understanding (e.g., inferencing, perspective- taking, joint attention), pragmatics, verbal communication (e.g., communicative intentions, communicative functions), nonverbal communication (e.g., behavior, gestures), and language processing.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) encompasses a wide range of tools to help provide clients with functional communication. AAC may range from supportive pictures in a client’s environment to an assistive speaking device, to a device controlled by eye gaze. Your speech therapist can work with you to determine what communication supports may be beneficial to support effective and efficient communication.
Cognitive Communication
This is an area many people don’t know about speech therapy! Our SLP is passionate about cognitive communication treatment, which can include areas such as memory, executive functioning, and attention. This type of treatment may be beneficial after a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI), or may be implemented for people with diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Pediatric Feeding
Our SLP is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding. The SOS Approach to Feeding aims to assess and treat problematic feeding behaviors of children in a variety of settings and populations. This individualized approach to feeding therapy is strengths- based and family centered with the intention of helping children and families meet feeding goals.
Read more about the SOS Approach to Feeding here:
New Client
If you are interested in services at Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC, please reach out to our provider via phone or email. Our SLP will be happy to respond to any speech therapy service inquiries or questions within 2 business days.
Contact information:
Phone (call or text): +1 (515)-890-4504
Email: abby@honeycombspeechandlanguageplc.org
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Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC, is located at 701 Sumner Suite 1 (the upper level of the old US Bank building) in downtown Humboldt, Iowa. There is an elevator in the building to ensure the office is accessible!
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Please reach out to Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC via phone or email (both can be found on the “contact” page of this website).
After receiving your interest request, Abby, our SLP, will call for a brief, free consultation to determine if Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC, is a good fit for you.
Abby will then work with you to schedule an in- person evaluation.
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Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC is currently primarily a private pay practice as we work towards credentialing with major local insurance companies. With private pay, payment is required before each evaluation or treatment session. However, a superbill can be provided upon patient request if they have out- of- network coverage and meet the criteria for a diagnosis in the scope of speech therapy. This may allow the patient to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider for eligible services. Before beginning speech therapy at Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC, we recommend that patients check with their insurance company regarding their out- of- network benefits and reimbursement process.
We are currently able to accept Medicare insurance. We will keep our website and social media updated as we are able to accept additional insurance carriers.
For additional information on payment options, insurance reimbursement, or insurances we will soon be accepting, please contact us.
Meet the provider
Abby (Wickre) Larson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech- Language Pathologist; Owner of Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC
Hello! My name is Abby (Wickre) Larson, and I am the owner of Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC. I am a licensed Speech- Language Pathologist in the State of Iowa, and I am also certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
I am a proud Humboldt native and graduated from Humboldt High School. I chose to pursue my undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Northern Iowa. I then went on to receive my graduate degree in speech- language pathology from the University of Iowa (go hawks!). Following graduation, I completed my clinical fellowship at local area hospitals, and have enjoyed being back in the Humboldt community.
My primary areas of clinical focus include early intervention (birth-3 years), children’s speech and language, augmentative and alternative communication, pediatric feeding, and cognitive communication. I am especially passionate about collaborating with other providers to treat patients post- concussion in areas including memory, attention, and executive functioning. My own experience with a horse riding accident has driven this passion, as having access to high- quality care in the area was such a blessing for me. This also led me to pursue a career in speech- language pathology. Now, I am thankful to be able to give back and offer high quality, evidence- based services here in our community, as well.
Outside of speech therapy, I am currently planning a wedding and enjoying being back to small- town life. I am thrilled to be able to serve the community I grew up in as I put down roots here with my own family.
I would love to connect and discuss how I can support you or your child in your communication journey.
-Abby (Wickre) Larson, M.A., CCC-SLP
More about Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC
“As a speech therapist, it is one of my greatest joys to work with clients on improving their quality of life through communication. The inspiration for the practice name ‘Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC’ comes from Proverbs 16:24 NIV, “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” I strive to take this into my practice, focusing on creating a warm, welcoming environment for clients to learn and grow. I value connection and enjoy working with each client on their individual goals for optimizing communication.”
- Abby (Wickre) Larson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Contact Us
Interested in working together? Contact us via phone (text or call) or email, and we will be in touch within two business days. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Contact Honeycomb Speech and Language, PLC:
Phone: (515) 890- 4504
Fax: 515-809-3725
Email: abby@honeycombspeechandlanguageplc.org