Speech Therapy Clinics in Louisville, KY
Find speech therapy in Louisville, KY
- Speech therapy for stuttering in Louisville, KY 7 clinics
- Speech therapy for articulation and speech sounds in Louisville, KY 5 clinics
- Speech therapy for autism in Louisville, KY 4 clinics
- Speech therapy for language delay in Louisville, KY 3 clinics
- Speech therapy for feeding and swallowing in Louisville, KY 3 clinics
- Speech therapy for childhood apraxia of speech in Louisville, KY 3 clinics
- Speech therapy for AAC and nonspeaking communication in Louisville, KY 3 clinics
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Speech Therapy Clinics in Louisville, KY
- 2520 Bardstown Rd, Suite 4, Louisville, KY 40205
- (502) 333-8905
- facebook.com/aslpeds
- Childhood apraxia, autism communication support, motor speech, selective mutism, stuttering, and feeding; Kaufman and PROMPT certified
- What they're known for: A specialized Highlands-area clinic with advanced motor-speech credentials (Kaufman and PROMPT) — a fit for children with apraxia or complex articulation needs. Services are by appointment.
- 11840 Commonwealth Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
- (502) 203-1918
- kidtherapy.org
- Speech-language therapy, myofunctional therapy, autism communication support, stuttering, and developmental delays; participates in Kentucky First Steps (KEIS); clinic, in-home, and telehealth delivery
- What they're known for: A multidisciplinary clinic with flexible delivery models — clinic, in-home, and telehealth — and active participation in Kentucky's First Steps early-intervention system, making it accessible for families of very young children.
- 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217
- (502) 635-6397
- kidscenterky.org
- Articulation/phonology, receptive and expressive language, AAC, feeding and swallowing (SOS approach), PROMPT, and fluency/voice therapy; intensive programs available
- What they're known for: A long-established nonprofit pediatric therapy center offering advanced clinical approaches such as PROMPT and the SOS feeding model, plus intensive options — a strong fit for children with motor-speech, feeding, or AAC needs.
- 1311 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222
- (502) 419-7811
- mindbodychild.com
- Language, articulation, stuttering, apraxia, social communication, auditory processing, literacy, and voice therapy for ages 2–18
- What they're known for: A clinic offering an unusually wide range of speech-language services — from apraxia and stuttering to literacy and auditory processing — for children and teens, useful for families seeking one clinic across the school-age years.
- 3999 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 7F, Louisville, KY 40207
- (502) 559-1475
- nortonchildrens.com
- Outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy for infants through young adults
- What they're known for: A Norton Children's outpatient rehab center that brings PT, OT, and speech together under one roof in the Dutchmans Lane corridor — convenient for families whose child needs more than one discipline coordinated through a single health system.
- 411 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202
- (502) 629-5437
- nortonchildrens.com
- Articulation, fluency/stuttering, voice/resonance, expressive and receptive language, and auditory-verbal (listening and spoken language) therapy for children with hearing loss; participates in Kentucky First Steps
- What they're known for: Housed in the Novak Center for Children's Health, this is the speech-language hub of Norton Children's — a regional pediatric system. Its auditory-verbal therapy for hearing loss and its hospital-level coordination make it an option for families whose child has complex or co-occurring needs.
- 4331 Churchman Ave, Medical Plaza 4, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40215
- (502) 363-7833
- uoflhealth.org
- Childhood apraxia of speech and language disorders related to developmental delay, injury, or autism
- What they're known for: The pediatric speech arm of UofL Health's Frazier Rehab Institute — an academic-medical option for children with apraxia or language disorders, including those recovering from injury.
- 1169 Eastern Pkwy Ste 3358, Louisville KY 40217
- 502-208-9588
- blossomneuro.com
- Aphasia (including primary progressive aphasia), stroke and brain injury, cognitive therapy, executive functioning, adult stuttering, auditory processing, and AAC evaluations
- What they're known for: An adult neuro speech therapy clinic for aphasia, stroke and brain injury, concussion, long COVID brain fog, dementia, and adult stuttering, with an aphasia support group and breathwork classes.
- 1405 E Burnett Ave, Louisville KY 40217
- 502-473-7219
- bluegrasscenterforautism.com
- ABA-based autism services from a team that includes speech-language pathologists, targeting functional communication, social skills groups, emotional regulation, and prevocational skills
- What they're known for: A nonprofit autism center accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, with BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and RBTs serving children and adults, including a prevocational program for ages 18+.
- 1410 Long Run Rd, Louisville KY 40245
- 502-265-8847
- greenhilltherapy.org
- Speech, occupational, and physical therapy for children with special needs, combined with hippotherapy (equine movement) and aquatherapy, year-round
- What they're known for: A Louisville nonprofit that pairs speech, occupational, and physical therapy with hippotherapy and aquatherapy for children with disabilities, using its farm setting; therapists are trained by the American Hippotherapy Association.
- 907 Lyndon Ln, Louisville KY 40222
- 502-777-2397
- highergroundaba.com
- Center-based, in-home, school, and community ABA therapy, occupational therapy at the Louisville clinic, and waiver behavior support services
- What they're known for: An ABA clinic with assent- and strength-based programs and clinics in Louisville and Lexington; children who also get occupational therapy at the Louisville clinic have their OT and ABA care coordinated daily.
- 2618 Pindell Ave, Louisville KY 40217
- 502-501-6789
- louisvilletherapygroup.com
- Speech sound, language, and stuttering therapy for children of all abilities, with parent coaching and parent training programs for practice at home
- What they're known for: A pediatric speech clinic whose owner, a speech-language pathologist, has over 28 years of experience with speech sound, language, and stuttering; parents are coached on ways to practice at home.
- 9251 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville KY 40272
- 877-407-3422
- foxrehab.org
- Speech-language therapy for older adults addressing speech, language, social communication, cognition, chewing and swallowing, with physical and occupational therapy from the same clinic
- What they're known for: A geriatric rehabilitation clinic that treats older adults through house calls, at home or in senior living communities. Its speech-language pathologists focus on talking, cognition, chewing and swallowing.
- Serving Louisville, KY (in-home and community-based; no clinic address)
- (502) 215-0454
- louisvillespeechspot.com
- Speech and language evaluations, individual therapy, and AAC
- What they're known for: A flexible, in-home and community-based clinic that comes to families across Louisville — ideal for children who do best in familiar environments. As a self-pay clinic, it offers superbills you can submit to your insurer.
- 4033 Taylorsville Rd Suite 100, Louisville KY 40220
- (502) 893-8414
- capacitycare.com
- Occupational, speech and physical therapy and counseling for acquired brain injury, adult day training, in-home senior care and companionship, and Certified Aging-In-Place assistance
- What they're known for: A Louisville in-home care company whose acquired brain injury services include occupational, speech and physical therapy, given at the client's home or at its own facility. Payment options include long-term care insurance, waiver programs and private pay.
- 1520 Baxter Ave, Louisville KY 40205
- (502) 896-8147
- princecaregroup.com
- Speech, occupational and physical therapy, behavior supports, psychological services, Residential Level II, and an Adult Day Health Center
- What they're known for: Serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the SCL, Michelle P and HCB waivers and private pay. Therapy is taken by referral, and the Adult Day Health Center is at 1520 Baxter Avenue.
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 Louisville
The "best" speech therapist is the one who fits your child's specific needs, your schedule, and your budget. Here's what to weigh:
- Check credentials. Look for an SLP who holds ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and a current Kentucky license. For specialized needs, ask about extra training (for example, PROMPT or Kaufman for motor-speech, or auditory-verbal therapy for hearing loss).
- Match the specialty to the need. A clinic that excels at feeding therapy or AAC may differ from one focused on articulation, apraxia, or stuttering. Ask whether the therapist regularly treats your child's specific concern.
- Confirm insurance and cost up front. Verify in-network status with your plan — including Kentucky Medicaid managed care such as Passport, WellCare, Aetna Better Health, or Humana CareSource — along with copays, visit limits, and prior-authorization rules; or ask for a superbill if the clinic is private-pay.
- Consider the setting. Some children thrive in a clinic; others do better with in-home or community-based therapy, or teletherapy. Several Louisville providers offer all three.
- Ask about caregiver involvement. Strong programs coach parents so progress continues between sessions. Ask how they'll keep you involved and how they measure progress.
- Trust the rapport. Your child should feel comfortable. Many clinics offer a brief consultation — use it to gauge fit before committing.
Questions to ask during a consultation
- What is your experience with my child's diagnosis?
- How will you set and track goals?
- How often will sessions be, and for how long?
- How do you involve parents?
- What happens if we don't see progress?
Speech Therapy Resources in Louisville
- Kentucky First Steps (KEIS) Kentucky's early-intervention system providing free developmental evaluations and speech services for children birth to age three.
- Norton Children's Hospital Pediatric evaluations, multidisciplinary clinics, and developmental resources for families across Greater Louisville.
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehab / Kosair for Kids Academic-medical pediatric speech and rehabilitation services.
- Kentucky Medicaid managed care Passport, WellCare, Aetna Better Health, and Humana CareSource cover medically necessary speech therapy for eligible children.
- Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Public schools provide speech-language services through IEPs and 504 plans for eligible students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does speech therapy cost in Louisville, Kentucky?
Out-of-pocket speech therapy in the Louisville area typically runs about $100–$190 per session for private clinics, while hospital-affiliated programs may bill higher rates. Many Louisville providers accept commercial insurance and Kentucky Medicaid, including managed-care plans like Passport, WellCare, Aetna Better Health, and Humana CareSource, which can reduce your cost to a copay or to $0 for covered, medically necessary services. Always confirm rates and coverage directly with the provider.
Does insurance cover speech therapy in Kentucky?
Many Kentucky health plans cover speech therapy when it is medically necessary, and Kentucky Medicaid managed-care plans — including Passport, WellCare, Aetna Better Health, and Humana CareSource — cover speech therapy for eligible children. Coverage limits, prior-authorization rules, and visit caps vary by plan, so verify benefits before starting. Some Louisville clinics, such as Louisville Speech Spot, are private-pay only and provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
How long are typical speech therapy sessions?
Most pediatric speech therapy sessions in Louisville last 30 to 60 minutes, with younger children often starting at 30 minutes. Evaluations usually take 60 to 90 minutes. Frequency commonly ranges from once to twice a week depending on the child's goals and the therapist's recommendation.
At what age should my child start speech therapy?
There is no age that is too early. Kentucky's First Steps program (KEIS) serves children from birth to age three, and many Louisville clinics evaluate toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. If you have concerns about your child's speech clarity, vocabulary, or social communication, an evaluation can be done at any age.
Do Louisville speech therapists offer teletherapy or in-home visits?
Yes. Several Louisville-area providers — including Associates in Pediatric Therapy, Louisville Speech Spot, and Norton Children's Speech-Language Pathology — offer in-home visits, community-based services, and/or teletherapy across Kentucky in addition to clinic-based care.
What conditions do speech therapists in Louisville treat?
Louisville speech-language pathologists commonly treat articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering and fluency, voice and resonance disorders, social/pragmatic language difficulties (including for autistic children), feeding and swallowing concerns, and they provide AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) support.
How long is the wait for a first appointment?
It varies by clinic rather than by city, so it is worth asking when you call — a clinic with a long wait for weekly therapy will often book an evaluation much sooner, and some hold cancellation slots. Because of that, most families contact more than one clinic on this page rather than waiting on the first. If your child is under three, your state's early intervention program runs on its own timeline and is worth starting in parallel.
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