Speech Therapy Services/Feeding Services

Speech therapy includes more than just speaking. It includes expressive and receptive language disorders, feeding & swallowing issues, social skills & more.

The following insurance providers and payment methods are accepted:

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
United Healthcare
Cigna
Scott & White
Tricare
Private Pay (contact me for my private pay rates)

Language

Language disorders can make it challenging for children in a variety of ways (e.g., speaking, reading, listening to others, understanding others, etc.). Difficulty with language can result in increased frustration or challenging behaviors when attempting to communicate. Children may have difficulty in one or more of the following areas:

Participating in conversational exchange
Understanding a variety of questions being asked of them
Difficulty or inability to expressively respond appropriately or with enough detail
Trouble verbally expressing their wants/needs due to limited expressive language
Difficulty with vocabulary, understanding common objects/concepts, following directions, etc.

Fluency (Stuttering)

Stuttering can make children uncomfortable when talking or interacting with other adults/peers, which can affect their ability to form friendships and participate in social interactions at school or at home. Stuttering can manifest in a variety of ways:

Repeating the first sound of a word
Drawing out certain sounds
Sound breaks when speaking

Feeding

Difficulties with feeding can be a concern when it comes to overall development and weight gain, especially if your child is refusing entire food groups. Feeding therapy can be beneficial for children with food refusals, picky eaters, and/or children with aversions to certain textures. Additionally, decreased muscle strength/coordination for chewing/swallowing can be addressed.

Articulation

Though some articulation errors are normal for certain age ranges, when sounds are repeatedly substituted, left off, added, or changed, it can be indicative of an articulation or phonological disorder. Implications could include:

Trouble with people understanding what a child is saying
Frustration due to decreased intelligible communication with others
Difficulty with a child’s ability to read or spell

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

AAC encompasses all of the ways we share our ideas and feelings without actually speaking. People who struggle with a severe speech/language problem may require an AAC device in order to help them communicate more effectively. An AAC device can help in a variety of settings including: school, work, and when talking with family and friends.

Pragmatic (Social) Language

Children with pragmatic language disorders can have more difficulty making friends, holding a conversation, or responding appropriately during social situations. They have trouble with:

Remaining on topic and making appropriate statements during conversational exchanges
Understanding facial expressions, nonverbal cues, body language, etc.
Using logical flow and details when telling stories or participating in conversation