Speech Therapy Clinics in Homestead, FL
Speech Therapy Clinics in Homestead, FL
ARLEY THERAPY SERVICES
- 45 NW 8th St Ste 104, Homestead FL 33030
- 786-601-2042
- arleytherapy.com
- Pediatric speech-language evaluations and therapy for articulation, phonological, language, feeding, oral motor, auditory processing, stuttering, apraxia and social pragmatic disorders
- What they're known for: A bilingual (Spanish and English) pediatric speech practice with six offices in Homestead, Florida City, Doral and Hialeah. It contracts with Medicaid and all Medicaid health plans in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, and takes most commercial insurance.
Bilingual Speech & Language Therapy
- 1845 NE 8th St, Homestead FL 33033
- 786-410-5839
- bilingualslt.com
- Evaluation and therapy for speech, language, academic and social communication difficulties, plus pediatric OT for ages 0 to 18, with offices in Homestead and Miami and sessions in local daycares
- What they're known for: A private practice offering intensive, individualized speech and language therapy in Homestead since 2010, with ASHA-certified, Florida-licensed therapists, offices open until 8 p.m. and therapy in daycares around Homestead.
Bright Light Therapy Solutions
- 11021 SW 232nd Ter, Homestead FL 33032
- 305-323-6335
- brightlighttherapysolutions.com
- Evaluations and play-based therapy for articulation, apraxia, stuttering, voice, expressive language, auditory comprehension, autism and feeding, in clinic, at school, at home or by telehealth
- What they're known for: A family-owned pediatric practice whose lead therapist has over 10 years of training with children with special needs, seeing children at its Miami office, at school, at home or by telehealth. Care in Spanish is available, and Medicaid is accepted.
Lotus Behavioral Interventions
- 13090 SW 248th St Ste 14, Homestead FL 33032
- 305-330-4660
- lotusbehavioral.com
- Speech and language therapy coordinated with each child's ABA team, alongside ABA, OT, autism assessments, parent training and social skills groups, at its Princeton center, in home or at school
- What they're known for: An autism services provider for children across Miami-Dade and Broward whose speech therapists, occupational therapists and behavior analysts work as one team, with center-based therapy at The Lotus Cottage in Princeton and an ABA homeschool program.
What Does a Speech-Language Pathologist Treat?
Three things that are often collapsed into one. Speech is the sounds — articulation, clarity, stuttering. Language is the meaning — understanding what is said, and getting ideas out, whether in words, gestures, signs or a device. Feeding and swallowing is the mouth's other job, and speech-language pathologists assess and treat that too. Most toddlers referred for speech therapy have a language question rather than a speech one, and the therapy for that looks nothing like drilling sounds.
Conditions Speech Therapy Can Help With
Speech-language pathologists work with late talking and language delay, articulation and phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering and fluency, social and pragmatic communication, autism, hearing loss, augmentative and alternative communication, and pediatric feeding and swallowing. Many clinics also offer evaluations for children whose difficulty has not yet been named.
How to Choose a Speech Therapist in Homestead
The right speech therapist is the one who fits your child’s needs, your schedule and your budget. Here is what to weigh:
- Check credentials. Look for a speech therapist with a current Florida license, and ask about pediatric experience specifically — treating children is a different skill from treating adults.
- Match the specialty to the need. Ask how often the therapist treats your child’s particular concern, rather than whether they treat children in general.
- Confirm insurance and cost up front. Check in-network status, copays, visit limits and prior authorization, or ask for a superbill if the practice is private-pay. Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary speech therapy for eligible children.
- Consider the setting. Clinic, in-home, school-based and telehealth all suit different children. Ask which the practice offers.
- Ask what progress will look like. A good therapist can name the goal being worked toward, how it will be measured, and roughly when to expect movement on it.
Speech Therapy Resources in Homestead
- Early Steps Florida’s early intervention program, run by the Florida Department of Health, for children birth to 36 months. It provides speech therapy among other services. Early Steps states that services are provided at no cost to families.
- Florida Medicaid Covers medically necessary speech therapy for eligible children. Coverage limits and prior-authorization rules vary by plan.
- Your school district Public schools provide speech therapy through an IEP for eligible students, where the difficulty affects access to education. School services and private therapy address different things and often run alongside each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover speech therapy in Florida?
Many Florida health plans cover speech therapy when it is medically necessary, and Florida Medicaid covers it for eligible children. Coverage limits, prior-authorization rules and visit caps vary by plan, so verify benefits before the first appointment.
What if my child is under three?
Florida’s early intervention program is Early Steps, for children birth to 36 months, and it includes speech therapy. Early Steps states that services are provided at no cost to families. A parent can refer their own child; no doctor’s referral is needed.
Does the school district provide speech therapy?
Public schools provide speech therapy through an IEP for eligible students, where the difficulty affects access to education. That is a different question from private therapy, and many children have both.
How do I choose between the clinics on this page?
Start with the ones whose listed services name your child’s concern, then check setting, insurance and waiting time. Every listing here links to the practice’s own website, and a listing is not an endorsement.
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Medical disclaimer. This directory is for general informational purposes. A listing is not an endorsement, referral, or recommendation, and inclusion does not mean we have verified a provider’s credentials, licensure, or insurance. Confirm those directly with the provider before booking.