Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) at Reid Health want to help your child succeed. From speech and language difficulties to feeding and swallowing challenges, we're here to help.
Comprehensive pediatric speech therapy near you
At Reid Health, we understand every child communicates in their own way. Our skilled team of compassionate speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are here to help your child connect with others and enjoy the foods they love in a caring and collaborative environment.
See why so many families in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio trust our SLPs with their child’s care.
Pediatric speech therapy services
Our SLPs are trained to assess and treat a variety of areas, including:
- Speech production: Helping with correctly saying speech sounds to be better understood by others
- Language: Helping with comprehension and verbal expression such as building vocabulary and forming sentences
- Social skills: Learning the best ways to communicate thoughts and feelings and work together with peers
- Feeding and swallowing: Assisting with exploration of foods as well as assessing and recommending safest foods and drinks to minimize health risk
- Fluency (stuttering): Teaching strategies to help reduce non-fluent speech patterns and associated behaviors.
- Cognitive communication: Improving skills including memory, reasoning, and problem-solving
- Augmentative/Alternative communication (AAC): Assessing appropriate communication boards/devices depending on the child’s individual needs, including assisting with the process to obtain a speech-generating device (SGD)
When you trust our SLPs to help your child, we work with you to create an individualized therapy plan that fits your child's needs. You’re included every step of the way, so you can continue to help your child practice their new skills and build confidence as they develop.
If you notice your child struggling with speaking, understanding directions, interacting socially, or eating certain foods, it might be time to seek an evaluation. Trust your instincts as a parent and speak with your pediatrician.
Why choose Reid Health for your child’s speech therapy?
Seeing your child struggle to communicate clearly can be heartbreaking. That’s why our SLPs are committed to helping children of all ages in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio find the best and most effective way to share their voices with the world.
Our highly trained providers have your child’s best interests at heart, so you can trust us every step of the way. With our play-based therapy sessions and the full involvement of your child’s support system, we create personalized therapy plans that look at every aspect of your child’s development.
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?
If you notice your child struggling with speaking, understanding directions, interacting socially, or eating certain foods, it might be time to seek an evaluation. Trust your instincts as a parent and speak with your pediatrician or primary care provider about a referral to see our experienced SLPs.
Help your child thrive
At Reid Health, every child’s voice matters — and we’re here to ensure it’s heard. Reach out to your pediatrician to request a referral for our services . To learn more about our speech therapy services, give us a call.