In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' the official podcast of the Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders, hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin welcome Carolyn Garay, who shares her son River’s journey. Carolyn recounts her initial concerns about River's speech development, the support she received from the clinic, and the determination to pursue early intervention despite initial advice to wait. She describes the evaluations and therapies River underwent, including working with various specialists in audiology and speech pathology at the clinic. The podcast highlights the impact of the clinic’s supportive environment, personalized care, and the success of their non-profit mission to provide free services to children. Carolyn’s story concludes with River's progress and their plan to continue with private speech therapy as he transitions into pre-K.