Pediatric Speech Therapy
You won’t find ordinary, table-top, flashcard speech therapy here.
Rachel has cultivated a therapeutic approach rich with play, movement, sensory regulation and language.
Research shows that children learn best in play and when they are interested in the task. Knowing this, all speech therapy sessions at Rooted Therapies are child-led, utilizing therapeutic play-based strategies making therapy fun and functional.
Speech therapy will look different for every child. However, you can expect to see:
Rachel on the ground with your child the entire session.
Your child leading the way around the office and sensory gym to engage in whatever they like.
Your child’s sensory needs being met (swings, crash pad, jumping, calming jars, dim lights, etc.).
The entire session is PLAY (and work in disguise)!!
No power struggle between your child and Rachel during sessions.
Parents encouraged to join and participate in sessions.
Techniques to empower your child with neurodiversity affirming practices.
Your child making progress you haven’t seen before!
Rachel has developed clinical expertise working with children ages 6 months to 5 years old, and is passionate about providing the highest quality of speech therapy for areas within her expertise. She is a certified brain injury specialist, SOS trained feeding therapist, and an NLA trained therapist for gestalt language processors, as well as has completed level one of Floortime.
Rachel sees:
Late talkers: children 2-4 years old who are not yet talking or have limited speech.
Autistic children ranging anywhere on the spectrum (experience with ASL, LAMP, Proloquo, Proloquo2go).
Gestalt language processors.
Pediatric brain injury patients.
Children with feeding and swallowing difficulties, including pediatric dysphagia and picky eaters due to sensory aversions.
Children with speech-language delays
FAQ
What if I’m concerned my child has a speech delay but their pediatrician isn’t?
We can schedule a free speech screening to identify if there is a delay.
In Texas, speech therapists don’t need a doctor referral. So, if you’d like a full diagnostic evaluation, call or email to schedule one.
Will my child need another evaluation if they just received one at another therapy center?
No, your child should only receive one formal diagnostic evaluation per year.
Rachel will complete a diagnostic session to determine where she thinks your child is performing and create her own plan of care.
If your child has a recent evaluation, send it to Rachel at hello@rootedtherapies.com