About us
Therapy rooted in play, guided by science
Chatterbox ATX is a pediatric speech therapy practice serving children and their families across the Austin area — in homes, schools, and the community.
Our mission
Why Chatterbox?
Our mobile practice is built on the use of evidence-based practice and close collaboration with our clients' families in order to develop a treatment plan that best serves your unique family.
We are committed to helping children of all ages improve their speech and language abilities and grow into confident communicators. And we come to you — providing services in homes, schools, summer camps, after school programs, daycares, and other locations within the community.
Meet your SLP
Nicole Parson Ilan
MS, CCC-SLP
Founder & Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Nicole is a Speech Language Pathologist licensed in the state of Texas and a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Before founding Chatterbox ATX, Nicole worked as an elementary school-based clinician, amassing experience in treating deficits in speech, expressive language, receptive language, pragmatic language, and fluency in children ages 3–11.
Her background
The road to Chatterbox
Texas Longhorn
Undergrad at The University of Texas at Austin. Hook 'em.
Master's at UT Dallas
Master of Science in speech-language pathology at The University of Texas at Dallas.
School-based SLP
Four years in Austin area elementary schools - working with early childhood up to fifth grade
Chatterbox ATX
Founded the mobile practice to bring that experience directly to families — in homes, schools, and the community.
What we believe
Our values
Evidence-based, always
Every treatment plan is grounded in current research and best practice — never one-size-fits-all.
Families are the team
Close collaboration with parents and caregivers sits at the heart of every plan we build.
The whole child
Our evaluations look beyond single scores to understand your child fully — strengths, personality, and all.
Fun is functional
Children learn best through play, so sessions are natural, engaging, and — most importantly — fun.
Payment
Payment & insurance
We are out-of-network with all insurance companies and accept credit cards or HSA/FSA only.
We can provide you with a Superbill to file with your insurance company to seek out-of-network reimbursement. Speak with your insurance company to find out what out-of-network speech therapy benefits you may be entitled to.
Let's Chat
We offer a free phone consultation to identify your concerns and goals for your child. Now accepting new families and school partnerships.
Get in touch