Speech Therapy
There’s nothing like hearing your child say “I love you” for the first time. At Allison’s Therapy Corner, we help children find their voices — whether that means saying their first words, expressing emotions, or chatting confidently with friends.
Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) make learning to talk feel like play. Through games, stories, songs, and laughter, your child builds the skills to communicate clearly and confidently — one session at a time.
What Is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy helps children communicate, connect, and feel understood. It covers more than just pronunciation — it’s about helping your child express thoughts, understand others, and enjoy conversations that build connection and confidence.
Speech therapy may focus on:
- Articulation: helping your child pronounce sounds clearly and naturally.
- Expressive & Receptive Language Development: learning to understand and use words, sentences, and stories.
- Social communication: learning how to take turns, read cues, and share stories.
- Voice and resonance: teaching healthy voice habits and breath control.
- Fluency: reducing stuttering and building smooth, confident speech.
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): provides tools like pictures, signs, or devices to help children communicate when speaking is difficult.
Many parents come to us because their child is struggling to be understood — maybe they replace sounds (“wabbit” for “rabbit”), repeat words when nervous, or get frustrated trying to explain what they need.
Speech therapy helps your child communicate clearly, express their thoughts, and connect with others. At our Keller / Fort Worth and Grapevine clinics, we make learning to talk, listen, and share ideas feel like play.
Avoiding conversation out of frustration or shyness
Who It Helps
We work with children at all stages of communication — from toddlers just beginning to talk to school-age kids who want to improve pronunciation, vocabulary, or social skills.
You might notice your child struggling with:
Common reasons families reach out include:
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) includes all the ways we communicate without speaking. For children with significant speech or language challenges, AAC tools or devices can make communication clearer and more accessible across home, school, and daily life. Families also reach out for help with speech sounds, language delays, social communication, and stuttering.
We’ve worked with many families who’ve seen incredible changes once their child starts communicating more easily. Every milestone — every new word — is something to celebrate.
Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy is often part of our speech program — because the same muscles used for speaking are also used for eating, chewing, and swallowing.
Some children find mealtime stressful. They may refuse certain textures, gag on foods, or stick to a short list of “safe” meals. Others may have low muscle tone that makes chewing difficult or tiring.
Our feeding therapy helps make eating enjoyable again — for both child and parent.
Feeding therapy can help if your child:
- Refuses certain textures or entire food groups
- Gags, coughs, or chokes during meals
- Eats a limited number of foods
- Has difficulty gaining weight
- Shows frustration or fear at the table
We take a gentle, sensory-based approach, introducing new foods through play, exploration, and positive experiences.
Sometimes it starts with touching or smelling a food before ever tasting it. Every small step builds comfort and confidence.
Our goal is to reduce stress around eating and bring joy back to family meals.
Where We Serve Families
Allison’s Therapy Corner proudly serves families across the Fort Worth and Grapevine areas with two convenient clinic locations.
Our Keller / Fort Worth clinic supports families from Roanoke, Alliance, North Fort Worth, Southlake, and North Richland Hills, offering speech therapy close to home.
Our Alliance / Fort Worth clinic serves families from North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Roanoke, Watauga, Southlake, and Trophy Club—making speech, feeding, and therapy services easy to access close to home.
Our Grapevine clinic welcomes families from Euless, Colleyville, Bedford, Coppell, Irving, North Arlington and North Richland Hills, providing the same warm, family-centered care in a nurturing environment.
Wherever you’re coming from, you’ll find a caring team ready to support your child’s growth — one step, one smile, and one success at a time.
How It Works at Allison’s Therapy Corner
Every child’s journey begins with a personalized evaluation. We start with gentle, child-friendly activities to understand how your child communicates, listens, and interacts. From there, our team creates a therapy plan that matches your child’s strengths, challenges, and personality. Our speech therapy sessions are:
One-on-one
Your child gets focused support and feels comfortable in a calm setting.
Interactive and engaging
We use toys, books, games, and movement to help children stay motivated while they learn.
Family-focused
Parents are encouraged to watch, ask questions, and learn simple strategies they can use at home.
Goal-driven
We help your child take meaningful steps toward clear speech, stronger language skills, and more confident communication.
You might see your child practicing lip movements while blowing bubbles, using a mirror to shape specific sounds, describing pictures from a favorite storybook, or playing a simple game to build turn-taking and conversation skills. It may look like play, but every activity is chosen with purpose — supporting real progress while keeping your child engaged and encouraged.
Whether your child learns best through movement, quiet activities, or hands-on exploration, we create a space where they can succeed and feel proud of their growth.
What to Expect
From your first phone call to your child’s first clear word or confident sentence, we’re here to guide you through every step. Here’s what the process looks like:
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Free Consultation
We begin with a quick phone conversation to learn about your child’s communication needs and your goals as a parent. You can share any concerns, ask questions, and get a sense of whether our team is the right match for your family.
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Initial Speech & Language Evaluation
Your child meets with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a thorough evaluation. We observe how your child communicates, listens, uses words, understands directions, and interacts during simple activities. Parents are included throughout this step — your insight helps us see the full picture and shape the plan in a meaningful way.
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Individualized Treatment Plan
After the evaluation, your SLP creates a customized therapy plan with clear, achievable goals based on your child’s strengths and needs. We’ll walk you through the plan so you understand what each goal means, why it matters, and how therapy will help. Collaboration is priority — your voice and preferences guide the direction of care.
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Insurance & Scheduling
We’ll verify your insurance benefits, explain what your plan covers, and help you choose a schedule that works for your family. Before services begin, you’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that clearly outlines your benefits and expected costs. Our team handles the paperwork so you can focus on your child’s communication growth—not logistics.
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Ongoing Speech Therapy
Once therapy begins, your child attends one-on-one sessions with their SLP. Sessions are engaging, supportive, and tailored to your child’s interests — using books, toys, games, visuals, or movement to practice new skills. Parents receive regular updates, simple at-home strategies, and guidance to help generalize skills across environments, ensuring progress carries over into everyday routines at home, school, and in the community.
Our Team & Approach
At Allison’s Therapy Corner, you’re not just getting speech therapy — you’re joining a caring team that celebrates your child’s growth every step of the way. Your child’s therapy plan may include:
Autism Therapy (ABA), Speech Therapy (ST), and Occupational Therapy (OT)
Therapy Working Together
At Allison’s Therapy Corner, our speech-language pathologists work hand-in-hand with our ABA and OT teams to support your child’s communication, confidence, and daily life skills. Many children benefit from receiving Speech Therapy alongside Occupational Therapy or Autism Therapy, allowing our clinicians to share insight, coordinate goals, and celebrate steady progress together — all in one warm, family-centered environment.
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Autism Therapy (ABA)
We help children grow in communication, behavior, and learning through structure and reinforcement.
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Occupational Therapy
We help children with fine/gross motor coordination, self-care, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.
Insurance & Scheduling
We know getting started with therapy can feel overwhelming, so we do our best to make it easy. Our clinic accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan (with BCBS), United Healthcare, Optum, Cigna, Scott & White, Tricare, and Private Pay.
If you’re unsure what your plan covers, our team can verify your benefits and walk you through every step before your child’s first appointment.
(Please note: we currently do not accept Medicaid, Medicare, or Cooks.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sessions last 30 minutes. We tailor sessions to each child’s attention needs and therapy goals, making sure they stay engaged the whole time.
That depends on your child’s needs. Some children make quick progress with once-a-week sessions, while others benefit from twice per week. We’ll review progress regularly and adjust as needed.
Yes — we encourage it! You’re welcome to observe, participate, or ask questions. The more you’re involved, the more your child can practice and grow at home.
Absolutely. We love working with toddlers and preschoolers! Early intervention can make a huge difference. If your child isn’t talking yet, or you’ve noticed frustration when trying to communicate, we can help.
Yes. Our feeding therapy program supports children who struggle with textures, swallowing, or food aversions. It’s gentle, positive, and tailored to your child’s comfort level.
Every child deserves the chance to be heard
If you’re ready to help your child communicate with confidence, we’d love to meet you. Call us today or schedule an evaluation at our Alliance / Fort Worth, Keller / Fort Worth, or Grapevine clinic. Let’s make communication fun again—one word, one laugh, and one story at a time.