![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bdc25d0619820cdbe606c5/7852cb1f-fd13-4676-a09d-da40eabd3555/3O9A3070.jpg)
Pediatric Play-Based Speech Therapy
Rooted Therapies
Child-led. Play-based. Neurodiversity affirming. Strengths-focused.
Speech Therapy
Rooted Therapies provides speech services for young children with autism, speech-language delay, AAC, dysphagia, pediatric brain injury, and gestalt language processing, as well as for picky eaters.
Neurodiversity affirming practices are combined with play-based methods that incorporate movement and a full-sensory experience.
Mentorship
Rachel has become an expert in child-led, play-based approaches for speech-language therapy and gestalt language processing. Schedule a call with Rachel to enhance your clinical skills and better implement these techniques.
Gestalt Language Processing
A method of acquiring language by using chunks of words from songs, shows, and books, and communicating with long strings of intonation (sing-song babbles).
Speech Playgroups
A language rich environment that leaves kids feeling empowered, connected, and known, in order to support their social communication skills
FAQs
-
Our office is at 326 S Edmonds Lane, ste 102, Lewisville, TX 75067
-
We are in-network with United Healthcare.
We are primarily a private pay practice to provide the highest level of care the way we believe best serves our clients, without being restricted by insurance policies.
We accept FSA and HSA cards as payment for insurance and private pay clients.
-
An evaluation is required to begin treatment at Rooted Therapies, unless a comprehensive evaluation has been completed by a licensed speech-language pathologist elsewhere within the last 6 months.
If we suspect your child is a gestalt language processor and they have not had a GLP eval, a new evaluation will be required in order to accurately identify their GLP stage and create a treatment plan.
A doctor's referral is not required to schedule an evaluation.
-
Gestalt language processing is one of two ways children acquire language.
Research indicates 85% of autistic children are GLPs.
Signs of GLP:
echolalia, scripting
children rewatch the same shows/movies
children memorize books or lines from movies
children produce strings of intonation, jargon, babbles, gibberish
children have been in traditional speech therapy for 2-3 months with limited to no progress
-
The standard speech therapy session is 30-45 minutes, depending on findings from the evaluation and amount of sensory supports needed.
Session frequency are anywhere from 1 to 3 days a week. However, this is up to each individual and should be discussed with your SLP following the evaluation.
-
Contact Rooted Therapies by giving us a call at 972-743-1270, submitting an inquiry form online, or by emailing us at hello@rootedtherapies.com.
We offer free 15-minute phone consultations, after which, if we determine we’re a good match for your child’s needs, an evaluation will be scheduled.
-
As licensed speech-language pathologists, we are able to address a variety of needs. Rooted Therapies believes in providing the best level of care within our speciality.
We specialize in neurodivergent-affirming, play-based, child-led therapy for children with autism, apraxia, traumatic brain injuries, gestalt language processing, late talkers, and speech delay.
We are well connected with other speech therapists in the area, if your child needs support in another area, we would love to refer you to the therapist that specializes in your area of need.
-
We have crafted an incredible clinic space to support sensory and language needs in our office and we would love to serve your child there.
If driving to the office is not feasible for your family, we offer virtual sessions!
-
We see clients Monday-Thursday from 8:00-4:30 pm. Fridays are available for evaluations and make-up sessions.
Each speech therapist controls their own schedule and availability.