We serve children ages birth – 9 years of age with receptive and expressive language disorders due to, but not limited to, the following: developmental delay, apraxia, autism, down syndrome, receptive/expressive language delay/disorder, hearing impairment, cochlear implants, and phonological disorders. Services are provided free of charge for up to a total of 2 years.
Our Services
We offer FREE personalized speech-language therapy and audiology services to children ages birth to nine for up to two years. We work with children and their caregivers to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders in a personalized approach that considers and embraces what makes each child unique.
Comprehensive Evaluations
Before we can help, we need to understand more about your child’s language and hearing. Our staff of experienced speech/language pathologists and a certified pediatric audiologist utilize creative play and state-of-the-art technology to chart each child’s course to speech and language learning.
We offer comprehensive hearing and communication evaluations that will tell us the best way to approach your child’s treatment. If, for any reason, we are unable to provide you with all the services that might be required for optimal treatment, we will consult with allied professionals and make referrals when necessary.
Therapy and Management
Once the child is evaluated, the therapist will determine the recommended level of service. If your child requires ongoing therapy, the SLP will work with you to set goals and a treatment schedule. Services typically include two, one-hour (45–60-minute) sessions per week during which parents are encouraged to observe and participate in their child’s therapy.
Services typically run for one year, after which the therapist will determine if further therapy is recommended.
Outreach Visits & Group Activities
Our staff schedules off-site visits, such as at your home or in the community, with you and your child to help with questions or concerns and provide additional tools of support. Off-site visits typically occur quarterly and only if recommended.
Parent & Caregiver Education and Support
Parent and caregiver participation is critical to the success of a child’s communication disorder treatment. At the Masonic Children’s Clinic, we offer the support and tools that parents and caregivers need to continue working with their child on developing skills. Treatment sessions always include parent engagement.
Beyond that, we provide classes and workshops to enhance the caregiver’s ability to work independently with their child.
The Mission of Masonic Children's Clinic
Masonic Children’s Clinic Duluth is committed to making a difference for children struggling with speech and language development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our services, designed to help you understand how we support children’s communication development and guide you through our programs with ease.
Read MoreYes! We often work in conjunction with other agencies to ensure children are receiving the recommended level of care. We will never ask you to choose!
Yes! We feel that parent involvement is key to a child’s success. We encourage you to be in the therapy room whenever possible. We also have private observation rooms, and a therapy aide is available to help with care of siblings when requested.
We do not specifically treat dyslexia or learning disabilities. However, if your child has underlying language needs that are affecting learning or reading, therapy will address those foundational skills. This will be determined through an initial evaluation.
Sessions are typically scheduled one to two times per week for 45-60 minutes and scheduled on the hour. You will be scheduled the same each week on an ongoing basis.
Therapy services typically begin at 8 a.m., with final sessions scheduled at 4 p.m. Office hours are 7:30-5:00. Certain groups, such as PACC and the ASD Parent Workshop, are offered in the evenings.
You can park in our private clinic lot next to the building. If full, there are metered spaces along Second Street.
If the Duluth Public Schools are closed due to severe weather, the Masonic Children’s Clinic is also closed. If the Duluth Public Schools have a 2 hour late start due to weather, the Clinic will be closed in the a.m. (no morning appointments) but all afternoon appointments will resume as usual, starting at 1:00 p.m.
If you are unsure if the Clinic will be closed, please check our social media platforms as we will post updates there.
No, no Masonic affiliation is required.