Pediatric speech and language therapy
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy supports how your child understands others and expresses themselves — whether that is first words, being understood by people outside the family, or having a way to say what they want.
What this therapy supports
- Understanding what is said and following what is going on
- Building vocabulary and putting words together
- Speech sounds and being understood by unfamiliar listeners
- Conversation, play and connecting with other children
- Feeding, chewing and swallowing where that is a concern
Signs your child might benefit
None of these mean something is wrong. They are simply the things families often notice before getting in touch.
- Your child is still learning to say their first words
- People outside the family often cannot understand them
- Following instructions or answering questions is hard
- They find it difficult to tell you what they want or how they feel
- They are frustrated by not being understood
What a session looks like
Communication grows fastest in moments a child actually cares about, so sessions are built around games, books and activities your child enjoys. Your speech-language pathologist follows their lead and builds language into it.
We work with you on what to do between sessions — how to leave space for a response, how to model the next step up, and how to make room for every kind of communication your child already uses.
Where this happens
In our Pleasanton clinic
A calm, sensory-rich space set up for play, with equipment your child may not have at home.
In your home and community
Therapy where your child already lives and plays, using the routines and spaces that are familiar to them.
Online
Sessions and family coaching by video, useful for guidance between visits or when travel is difficult.
Our other services
Questions about cost, scheduling or what to expect? Read our FAQs.
Ready to talk it through?
A free consultation is a conversation, not a commitment.