Expert Speech & Language Therapy
At The Speech Spot, we are passionate about helping children reach their full communication potential. Serving St. Louis families for over a decade, we provide expert speech and language therapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. Our experienced therapists specialize in addressing a wide range of challenges in children from birth through high school graduation.
What is the difference in Speech & Language Therapies?
Speech therapy and language therapy address different—but often interconnected—areas of communication.
Speech therapy focuses on helping your child learn sounds they should be able to say at their age but haven’t yet mastered, as well as correcting any sounds they are currently saying incorrectly.
Language therapy supports both how your child understands and uses language. This includes receptive skills, such as following directions, understanding basic and complex concepts, recognizing categories, and interpreting figurative language like idioms and metaphors. It also includes expressive skills, such as using language to request, comment, or ask for help, answering and asking questions, using correct grammar, explaining similarities and differences, making inferences, and using age-appropriate vocabulary.
Together, speech and language therapy help build strong, effective communication skills tailored to your child’s needs.
Speech & Language Therapy Services
We address a variety of speech and language needs, including but not limited to:
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Speech Sound Disorders: Phonological disorders and articulation issues.
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Apraxia of Speech: A motor speech disorder
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Language Delays: Receptive and expressive language delays impacting communication and comprehension.
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Fluency Disorders: Stuttering and other fluency challenges.
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Phonological awareness: Important foundational skills for reading; reading comprehension; decoding and learning to read following standard approaches
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Oral Motor & Swallowing Disorders: Dysphagia and oral motor impairments.
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Social Communication Skills: Helping children navigate social interactions effectively.
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Augmentative Communication: Support for children who benefit from alternative communication methods.
Whether your child struggles with forming sounds, understanding language, or communicating socially, our in-office and Telehealth services are here to provide the support they need.
Why Choose The Speech Spot for Speech Therapy?
We understand that no two children are the same, which is why our approach is centered around individualized care. Unlike larger clinics, we take the time to build personal relationships with children and their families, delivering customized therapy plans that truly make a difference.
Here’s what makes The Speech Spot stand out:
EXPERIENCED TEAM
Owned by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, our clinical team includes passionate therapists with decades of experience in a variety of settings ranging from large hospital systems to education.
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS
We perform in-depth evaluations including informal and formal observations, reviewing current medical and educational diagnoses and parent questionnaires to ensure effective, targeted treatment plans.
EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH
Our therapists utilize the latest research and evidence-based methods to help children achieve measurable progress.
SPECIALIZED THERAPY ROOMS
Our office is designed with child-friendly, specialized therapy rooms equipped to support a wide variety of needs.
We know that trust is the foundation of any successful therapy journey. We work closely with parents and caregivers every step of the way, offering regular progress updates and involving families in the therapy process. Our warm, welcoming environment is designed to make both children and parents feel comfortable and supported.
If you're seeking compassionate, individualized speech/language or occupational therapy for your child in St. Louis, The Speech Spot is here to help. Call us today at (314) 626-4761 or fill out a form to take the first step toward unlocking your child’s greatest potential.
"Two of my children have used services through many different providers at the Speech Spot. Each and every one of them have been so kind, caring and patient with my kids. You can tell that they truly care about each child that comes through their doors. I would highly recommend the Speech Spot. They go above and beyond and are very flexible for families."
- Kelly M