Every child develops language at a different speed; just because your child is not saying the “average” number of words at a specific developmental milestone does not necessarily mean that they are delayed. If your child seems to be behind in this area, there are many ways you can facilitate language development before it turns into a true delay or significant problem. Please fill out the contact form, and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.

  

Children typically learn how to say specific speech sounds in a pattern and at different times in a child’s early years. Your child may be developing these sounds at a very typical rate, or your child may be having difficulty with the coordination, timing, and/or motor planning. Some speech sound errors are developmental errors and correct on their own over time; other errors are considered non-developmental and require skilled intervention to address. It’s very important to address non-developmental phonological processes or articulation errors early in order to prevent poor “habits” of speech which can be very difficult to reverse later. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

Every child develops sentence structure and expressive language at a different pace. If your child is not combining words into sentences or using as many words in a sentence as the “average”, it does not necessarily mean that there is a delay in expressive language; they may just need a little boost. If your child seems to be behind in this area or has difficulty expressing themselves, there are many ways you can facilitate language development before it becomes a true delay or significant problem. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There are a lot of different underlying areas involved in a child’s ability to pay attention or follow directions. An occupational and/or speech therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying causes (executive functions, auditory processing, etc.) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more successful in life and/or school. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There are a lot of different underlying areas involved in a child’s ability to read. A speech therapist can assess and help identify some underlying causes (phonological awareness, visual processing, comprehension, executive functions, etc.) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more successful in life and/or school. Please fill out the contact form and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next.  

There are a lot of different underlying areas involved in a child’s ability to succeed in school. A speech therapist or occupational therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying causes (reading difficulties, writing difficulties, auditory processing, visual processing, comprehension, executive functions, etc.) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more successful in life and/or school. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There can be many reasons why a child might be having frequent meltdowns. It can be a behavioral issue, but frequently, there are areas outside a child’s control that are prompting these responses. An occupational therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying causes (sensory processing dysfunction, self-regulation difficulty, motor planning/praxis dysfunction, problems with executive functions etc. ) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more independent and successful in daily tasks and/or school. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There can be many reasons why a child can’t stop moving, can’t sit still or seems to be constantly on the go. It can be totally normal for their age, or it may be outside of the norm. Frequently, there are areas outside a child’s control that are prompting these actions. An occupational therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying causes (sensory processing dysfunction, self-regulation difficulty, attention deficits, poor whole body strength, problems with executive functions etc. ) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more independent and successful in daily tasks and/or school. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There are a lot of different underlying areas involved in a child’s ability to control and express his/her emotions. A speech therapist or occupational therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying areas involved (language, auditory processing, self-regulation, sensory processing and integration, executive functions, etc.) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more successful in life and/or school. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There can be many underlying reasons why a child can’t tolerate certain sensory input such as touching specific textures, certain clothing, specific self-care tasks, playground equipment, loud or crowded places. Frequently, there are areas outside a child’s control that are prompting these reactions. Some avoidance of certain things is normal for a child; however, some levels of dysfunction in the sensory processing and integration may be outside of the norm. An occupational therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying causes (difficulty processing auditory input, vestibular input, proprioceptive input, tactile input, etc. ) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order tolerate these non-preferred things to be more independent and successful in daily tasks and/or school. Please fill out the contact form and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There are a lot of different underlying areas involved in a child’s ability to make friends. A speech therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying areas involved (social skills, difficulty interpreting other’s expressions or reactions, self-regulation, executive functions, etc.) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more successful in meeting new friends and establishing meaningful connections with others. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

There are a lot of different underlying areas involved in a child’s ability to grasp a pencil and/or write efficiently and at age appropriate level. An occupational therapist can assess and help tease out some underlying areas involved (hand strength, fine motor coordination, visual processing, visual motor integration, executive functions, etc.) and make recommendations for what to do to help your child overcome some of these difficulties in order to be more independent and successful in school. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next. 

We do not specialize in craniosacral or myofunctional therapy. This is a very specific type of therapy and your child deserves to see a specialist in this area. We refer out to a specialist in Lubbock for this. Please fill out the contact form, and we will send you this clinician’s contact information.  

We do not specialize in feeding therapy. This is a very specific type of therapy and your child deserves to see a specialist in this area. We refer out to a specialist in Lubbock for this. Please fill out the contact form, and we will send you this clinician’s contact information. 

Receiving a diagnosis from a doctor can be really scary. You do not need to go through this alone. You deserve to get help, feel supported, get your questions answered, and take on this challenge as a team with someone who will truly encourage your family and provide the resources and support you need to make the mountain to climb feel more like a hill. Therapy may be very beneficial for your child, and we can help you assess if that is the case or not. We have many other resources and options for your family to consider that will assist you in taking the next step in helping your child succeed. Please fill out the contact form, and we will email you to schedule a free consultation phone call to discuss these concerns and to help you know what steps might be best to take next.