Speech Therapy Clinics in Tallahassee, FL
Speech Therapy Clinics in Tallahassee, FL
- 2840 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- (850) 212-2404
- carolinesspeechretreat.com
- Childhood apraxia of speech (DTTC), articulation and phonological disorders, speech delays, late talkers and early intervention, and dyslexia therapy, at the office, preschools, or online
- What they're known for: Led by Caroline Tindale, this pediatric speech and dyslexia therapy team is recognized by ApraxiaKids.org for childhood apraxia of speech and is an approved provider for the Step Up for Students Family Empowerment Scholarship.
- 2898 Mahan Dr, Suite 4, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- (850) 328-5011
- sunlightspeechfl.com
- Articulation, early language, stuttering, social skills, literacy, and AAC, plus reading intervention, offered in clinic, at school or daycare, in the home, or by teletherapy
- What they're known for: A Tallahassee clinic pairing speech therapy with reading intervention, with sessions in its clinic, at school or daycare, at home, or by teletherapy, and a one-on-one summer program to keep the momentum of school therapy going.
- 3042 Carlow Cir, Tallahassee, FL 32309
- (850) 296-7106
- mijaresslp.com
- Speech therapy, language therapy, and academic tutoring for children
- What they're known for: A Tallahassee speech-language pathologist who supports children and families where they live and learn through mobile or virtual services, with experience in early childhood centers, homes and schools.
- 1266 Cedar Center Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- (850) 322-8709
- therapeuticendeavors.com
- Articulation, fluency, language, pragmatics, cognition, voice, and swallowing and feeding therapy, with screenings and therapy brought to homes, daycares, and schools
- What they're known for: A Tallahassee speech pathology clinic that brings therapy to clients in their natural environment (homes, daycares, and schools), offers screenings, and builds a unique plan of treatment around each client's root causes and goals.
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 Tallahassee
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 clinic 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 clinic 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 Tallahassee
- 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 clinic’s own website, and a listing is not an endorsement.
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