Pediatric Speech Therapy

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Speech therapy can help children express their needs, understand others and take part in everyday moments. At Little Stars Pediatric Center, speech-language therapy can be coordinated with nursing care during the day, based on each child's needs and care plan.

Some children use words. Others communicate through sounds, gestures, signs or a device. Support starts with how your child communicates today.

Have questions about your child's communication? Call 1-833-548-7827.

Finding ways to communicate

Understanding language

Following a familiar direction, recognizing words and making sense of a story are all part of understanding language. Therapy can work on these skills through activities suited to your child.

Expressing needs and ideas

Asking for a favorite toy, making a choice or letting someone know something hurts: communication helps children participate in their day. Goals may involve words, sounds, signs or other ways to express themselves.

Speech sounds and clarity

Speech therapy may address how a child produces sounds and puts them together. The approach depends on their communication goals and individual assessment.

Communication devices and AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes tools and strategies that support communication, such as pictures, signs and speech-generating devices. It can give children another way to share their needs and connect with others.

Small moments to connect

A shared book, a song or taking turns during play can create opportunities to communicate. Activities can build on a child’s interests while supporting their individual goals.

Speech-language therapy, nursing care and support from families can work together. The care team can share strategies for everyday routines, so caregivers have practical ways to support communication beyond a therapy session.

Therapy within a day of care

Little Stars Pediatric Center is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC/PPECC) center for children who need skilled nursing care during the day. Therapy can be coordinated within that setting, alongside time for learning, play and social connection.

The team can discuss your child’s needs, the services available at the center you are considering and the next steps. Explore admission information.

Questions about speech therapy

  • Does my child need to use words to benefit?

    No. Speech-language therapy can also support understanding language and communicating through sounds, gestures, signs, pictures or devices. Goals depend on the child's needs.

  • Can therapy support a child who uses a communication device?

    Communication-device training and AAC are included in our services. The team can discuss the support your child needs and how it fits into their care plan.

  • What if my child has a tracheostomy or uses a ventilator?

    Little Stars Pediatric Center provides tracheostomy and ventilator care. Speech-language therapy would be considered in coordination with your child's medical team and care plan. Contact us to discuss your child's needs.

  • How is speech therapy different from feeding therapy?

    This page focuses on speech, language and communication. Feeding therapy addresses eating and drinking skills. The areas can overlap, and the professionals involved depend on the child's needs. See our feeding and nutrition services.

Visit Little Stars Pediatric Center

Our centers are located in Pasadena, The Woodlands and Texas City, in the Greater Houston area.

Talk with our team about your child's communication needs and the center you're considering.

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