Speech Therapy
We help children and adults overcome speech delays and impediments with speech therapy
Speech Therapy for Kids
What is Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Pediatric speech therapy is a specialized area of care dedicated to helping infants, children, and adolescents develop and enhance their communication skills as well as other physiological challenges centered around the mouth (sucking, chewing, swallowing). This therapy is essential for addressing various speech and language challenges, from articulation issues and language delays to more complex disorders. By partnering closely with young patients and their families, our qualified pediatric speech therapists in Central Texas work to foster clear communication, confidence, and a brighter future for children facing speech and language difficulties.
Speech Therapy for Adults
Our Approach to Speech Therapy
Adults often experiencing impaired speech as a result of strokes, injury, or underlying speech impediments. Few things can be more frustrating and challenging than speech challenges. At Countryside Therapy, we strive to remove the stigma and cultivate a comfortable atmosphere for adults to grow and improve their speech skills. This starts with taking the time to understand each individual’s unique communication challenges, and then creating customized plans to help one develop their speech and language skills to the fullest. We do all of this in a professional, zero-pressure environment! We believe that therapy should be effective but also engaging and enjoyable.
Services
Our Speech Therapy
Services Include
- Speech Sounds
- Understanding and Expression
- Swallowing
- Chewing
- Stuttering Therapy
- Voice Therapy
- Oral Motor Therapy
- Feeding Therapy
Approach
We Treat Dysphagia in Kids and Adults
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can make it difficult for children to eat and drink safely. We have multiple approaches to treating Dysphagia at Countryside Therapy, including VitalStim. VitalStim therapy is a specialized treatment that uses gentle electrical stimulation to strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing. This therapy is particularly effective for kids and adults with dysphagia, helping them improve their swallowing abilities in a safe, non-invasive way under the guidance of a trained therapist.
Speech Therapy for the Stephenville Area and Beyond
Countryside Therapy is dedicated serving rural Texas with professional and accessible Speech Therapy for patients of all ages. Whether you’re just starting out with speech therapy or are looking for a new provider, we’d love to connect. Come see us at one of our four clinics in Stephenville, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, or Brownwood.
Pediatric Speech Therapy FAQs
Speech therapy may be needed if you have difficulties with:
- Communication: Speaking, understanding, or producing sounds
- Swallowing: Difficulty swallowing food or liquids
- You are recovering from an accident or condition that has affected your speech
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, consult with your doctor or give us a call to see if speech therapy might be the right way forward for you.
Speech therapy can be covered by insurance, but specific coverage varies by provider. Call your provider to get specific coverage details.
Speech therapy sessions usually happen 1-2 times per week and can last 30 minutes to one hour. Specific time commitment varies by patient.
