Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy
Expert Speech-Language Services Since 2001
Evidence-based, play-focused therapy that makes communication development fun and effective for children from 14 months to 18 years.
Service Overview
What We Offer
Comprehensive speech and language evaluations & therapy for children (ages 14 months to 18 years) in the following areas:
Who We Serve
We support children and families at every stage of communication development, providing individualized care based on each child's unique strengths and needs.
How We Help
Our multisensory, play-based approach ensures that children not only learn effectively but actually look forward to their therapy sessions.
What We Offer
Comprehensive speech and language evaluations & therapy for children (ages 14 months to 18 years) in the following areas:
Who We Serve
We support children and families at every stage of communication development, providing individualized care based on each child's unique strengths and needs.
How We Help
Our multisensory, play-based approach ensures that children not only learn effectively but actually look forward to their therapy sessions.
Ready to learn more about how we can help? Our team is here to answer your questions and create a personalized plan.
Get Started TodayWhy Choose DTS for Pediatric Services
Research-proven benefits that create lasting positive change
Faster Progress
Our multisensory, play-based approach helps children learn communication skills faster than traditional drill-based methods.
Motivation & Engagement
Children actually look forward to therapy sessions, leading to better attendance and more consistent practice at home.
Family Empowerment
Parents learn specific strategies to support their child's communication development throughout daily routines.
School Success
Children who receive early speech therapy show significant improvements in academic performance and social interactions.
Social Confidence
Improved communication skills lead to better peer relationships and increased self-esteem in social situations.
Long-Term Benefits
Early intervention provides lifelong advantages in communication, learning, and social-emotional development.
Faster Progress
Our multisensory, play-based approach helps children learn communication skills faster than traditional drill-based methods.
Motivation & Engagement
Children actually look forward to therapy sessions, leading to better attendance and more consistent practice at home.
Family Empowerment
Parents learn specific strategies to support their child's communication development throughout daily routines.
School Success
Children who receive early speech therapy show significant improvements in academic performance and social interactions.
Social Confidence
Improved communication skills lead to better peer relationships and increased self-esteem in social situations.
Long-Term Benefits
Early intervention provides lifelong advantages in communication, learning, and social-emotional development.
See These Benefits in Action
Experience the difference our evidence-based approach can make. Schedule a consultation to learn more.
Our Pediatric Therapy Process
A clear path from evaluation to graduation, designed with your child's development in mind
Comprehensive Evaluation
1–2 SessionsOur comprehensive evaluation helps us understand your child's communication strengths and identify the areas where they need support. We create a comfortable, child-friendly environment where your child can communicate naturally and feel successful.
Evaluation Report Review & Treatment Planning
1 SessionAfter the evaluation is complete, your speech-language pathologist will meet with you to review the results, explain the findings, answer your questions, and discuss the recommended treatment plan.
Therapy Sessions
OngoingEvery therapy session is individualized to meet your child's unique needs. Our therapists use engaging, evidence-based activities to help your child build communication skills in a fun, motivating, and supportive environment.
Parent & Caregiver Training
OngoingParents and caregivers are an essential part of a child's success. We provide practical strategies, education, and ongoing support to help you build your child's communication skills during everyday routines.
Progress Reviews & Graduation
Every 3–6 MonthsWe regularly review your child's progress to ensure therapy continues to meet their needs. As your child develops new skills, we update goals, adjust the treatment plan, and celebrate each milestone along the way.
Typical Progress Timeline
While every child progresses at their own pace, here's what families typically experience
Initial Phase
Building rapport, establishing routines, and beginning intervention
Active Learning
Intensive skill building with consistent progress toward goals
Generalization
Focusing on using new skills across all environments
Initial Phase
Building rapport, establishing routines, and beginning intervention
Active Learning
Intensive skill building with consistent progress toward goals
Generalization
Focusing on using new skills across all environments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about pediatric speech therapy
Consider scheduling a speech-language evaluation if your child is not meeting expected communication milestones, is difficult to understand, becomes frustrated when trying to communicate, has a limited vocabulary, has difficulty understanding or following age-appropriate directions, or if you have concerns about their speech, language, or social communication skills.
If you have concerns, trust your instincts. A speech-language evaluation can help determine whether your child's communication skills are developing as expected and provide recommendations for the next steps.
Speech therapy can begin as soon as a communication concern is identified. Most children should have at least 50 words by age 2 and be beginning to combine words into simple phrases.
If your child is not meeting expected communication milestones or you have concerns about their speech or language development, a speech-language evaluation is recommended. Early intervention often leads to the best outcomes, but children of all ages can benefit from speech therapy.
Duration varies greatly depending on the child's needs, severity of the delay, and how consistently therapy recommendations are followed at home. Some children need only a few months of intervention, while others may benefit from ongoing support. We regularly review progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Absolutely! We believe children learn best when they are engaged and having fun. Our therapists use play-based, motivating activities tailored to your child's interests, making each session both enjoyable and meaningful. Many children are excited to come to speech therapy because they know they'll learn, play, and succeed in a supportive environment.
Your involvement is one of the most important factors in your child's success.
We'll teach you simple, practical strategies to encourage communication during everyday routines like meals, playtime, bath time, reading, and car rides. By making communication part of daily life, your child has more opportunities to practice new skills in a natural and meaningful way.
Most insurance plans cover speech therapy when medically necessary. We work with many major insurance providers and can help verify your benefits. We also offer private pay options and can discuss financial assistance programs when needed.
A speech delay affects how children produce sounds and words (pronunciation and clarity), while a language delay affects understanding and use of words to communicate ideas. Many children have both types of delays, and our evaluation will identify specific areas of need.
Yes! We have bilingual therapists and understand typical bilingual language development. Being bilingual doesn't cause speech delays, and we can provide therapy that supports both languages while respecting your family's cultural values.
Session frequency depends on your child's needs and goals. Typically, children receive therapy 1-2 times per week for 30-60 minutes per session. We'll work with your family's schedule to find the optimal frequency for progress.
This is very common! Our therapists are experts at building rapport with hesitant children. We start slowly, follow the child's lead, and use their interests to engage them. Most children warm up within a few sessions once they realize therapy is fun.
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