Speech Therapy Clinics in Wilmington, NC
Speech Therapy Clinics in Wilmington, NC
- 3205 Randall Parkway, Suite 201, Wilmington, NC 28403
- (910) 343-5885
- atlanticspeechtherapy.net
- Speech and language therapy for children from birth to 21, provided by licensed speech-language pathologists and assistants in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties
- What they're known for: A Wilmington private clinic whose licensed speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants provide speech and language therapy to children from birth to 21 across New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties.
- 3907 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403
- (910) 352-3318
- carolinacoastspeech.com
- Pediatric speech and language disorders, fluency disorders, and developmental delays, treated through play with individualized, evidence-based plans
- What they're known for: Owner and sole practitioner Julie Flynt, a licensed speech-language pathologist who opened the clinic in 2014, engages children through play and works with families, teachers, and caregivers; many private insurance and Medicaid managed care plans are accepted.
- Wilmington, NC 28401 (online teletherapy; street address not published)
- (910) 707-4240
- empowered-sls.com
- Articulation, childhood apraxia of speech, dysarthria, stuttering, and language-based learning disabilities
- What they're known for: Online teletherapy for children and adolescents, and adults who stutter, with founder Michaela (Chae) Torres, MA CCC-SLP, who has extra training in stuttering and childhood apraxia of speech; commercial Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCBS State Health Plan and all six NC Medicaid health plans are accepted.
- 2512 Independence Blvd, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28412
- (910) 208-0375
- speakeasyspeech.net
- Screenings and speech-language, speech sound, and feeding evaluations, plus treatment for speech sound, phonological processing, expressive and receptive language, and feeding disorders
- What they're known for: Founder Lindsay Leahr, MA, CCC-SLP, a mom and veteran spouse, works hand-in-hand with families on children's speech, language, and feeding goals, coaching caregivers with simple strategies that fit into daily routines.
- 5919 Oleander Dr, #119, Wilmington, NC 28403
- (910) 395-2995
- speech4kidz.com
- Speech, language, and feeding therapy plus occupational therapy for children, with a one-hour evaluation after a pediatrician's referral and one to three 30-minute speech sessions a week
- What they're known for: A play-based pediatric clinic with offices in Wilmington, Jacksonville, Hampstead, Fayetteville, and Leland, where parents are always welcome to join sessions and each child's therapist sets up a program to work on at home.
- 2002 Eastwood Rd, Suite 202, Wilmington, NC 28403
- (910) 239-9466
- wilmingtonspeech.com
- Pediatric speech and language therapy for articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency and stuttering, and social communication, plus free screenings
- What they're known for: A pediatric speech and language clinic with an office on Eastwood Road in Wilmington, offering free screenings and weekday appointments for children's articulation, language, fluency and social communication needs.
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 Wilmington
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 North Carolina 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. NC 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 Wilmington
- North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program North Carolina’s early intervention program, run by the North Carolina Early Intervention Section, part of the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being, for children birth to age three. It provides speech therapy among other services. No family is denied services because of the inability to pay.
- NC 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 North Carolina?
Many North Carolina health plans cover speech therapy when it is medically necessary, and NC 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?
North Carolina’s early intervention program is North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program, for children birth to age three, and it includes speech therapy. No family is denied services because of the inability to pay. 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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