Monkey Mouths is the premier pediatric speech pathology and occupational/feeding therapy provider in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. With over 16 years serving the community, we have grown from a small practice to six locations, all while maintaining our signature level of care and commitment to improving the lives of our patients and families.
Our mission is to provide exceptional, results-oriented care that meets the treatment goals of our patients, parents, and therapists. We believe that every patient is unique, and our therapists are the best in their fields, creating a path forward for each child.
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6168 Bentridge Dr.,TX,76054
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(817) 479-7019
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We have been using Monkey Mouths for speech therapy services for our son over the last 3 years. He also participated in the Monkey U preschool prep program before starting school which was excellent we have received nothing short of amazing service from the staff and therapists We have witnessed so much growth in language and social skills since our son started services. Highly recommend using Monkey Mouths
Raleigh Allen
28 February 2024
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Monkey Mouths has been great. They were able to schedule our evaluation very quickly and get our appointments booked easily. Their policies are very accommodating and staff is very helpful. Ms. Lauren is super patient with my son and he is making progress every week. I will be back if I have any further needs in the future.
Katie Hamilton
28 December 2023
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We have been with Monkey Mouths for going on 5 years now and it has always been the most amazing experience. The entire staff is friendly polite and willing to help in any way possible. They care so much about everyone who comes here and are always prompt in their timing and communication with everyone. Can not recommend them enough. Truly the best
Allie Monteith
28 December 2023
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My son is almost 10 years old. Due to conditions he was born with he has never eaten ANYTHING by mouth even though hes had surgery to enable him to eat. We have been seeing a WONDERFUL therapist at Monkey Mouths for about a year. My son hasnt always been very cooperative but in the last 2 weeks we have seen MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS Hes actually PUTTING certain foods into his mouth under supervision of course. We couldnt be more pleased and excited
Marsha Brenholtz
28 December 2023
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My daughter currently receives speech and OT services at Monkey Mouths and my son received OT for about a year. We have been here a couple years and have had the most respectful friendly knowledgeable and diligent therapists working with us Office staff is also very helpful and friendly and all seem to work so well together to help with scheduling We will continue with Monkey Mouths for as long as we can because I have seen improvement throughout my childrens development direct result from therapy services
Emily Radcliff
28 November 2023
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Monkey Mouths- Hurst has been such a positive experience for us. My son has made so much progress and has gained so much confidence. He enjoys his speech therapy sessions and loves his therapist Catherine. Catherine has been a wonderful support for us while we navigate the new challenges of first grade.Everyone there is kind and patient with the kids staff and families. The facilities are clean and amazingly organized.I highly recommend Monkey Mouths
Michelle Pierce
28 October 2023
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Monkey Mouths has been such a huge blessing for our baby boy. The front office staff are so friendly and helpful and always greet you with a smile. Our son sees Ms Tricia and she is fantastic. She is so patient and interactive with our son. He was born 9 weeks early and has caught up tremendously with his milestones. We are so thankful to have found such a great office with amazing staff that give excellent care.
Mani & Kira
28 October 2023
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We have been doing speech therapy with Josie Josette and can not be happier with the service we have received She is wonderful with our daughter and has made such a difference in her confidence. I am so thankful to have found Monkey Mouths and to have been working with Josie. Shes amazing and everyone we have interacted with have been just as wonderful. The building is so cute and a perfect place for all children We love it there and would recommend to anyone who has a child who may need some special help
Maddison Larimer
28 September 2023
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I cannot say enough about Monkey Mouths and their staff. You wont meet a more kind caring and encouraging group of people. From the front desk and office staff to all the therapists we havent had one negative experience. Our OT Tricia is the absolute best The progress our little one has made is phenomenal and I cannot imagine where we would be without her help and guidance in getting our kid to where he needs to be. If you have to make the speechOTaudiology journey make it with Monkey Mouths.
L. R.
28 September 2023
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Monkey Mouth has been an absolutely blessing for my boys I cant thank Rhonda our speech therapist and LaurenBethanyRabiha our occupational therapists for being the most amazing ladies They encourage growth and success in every avenue The receptionist are always greeting with a warm smile and hello Monkey Mouth is such a wonderful place we have ever used for my childrens needs They are absolutely amazing and would recommend anyone to use them
Cara McGettrick
28 September 2023
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Monkey mouths in Hurst had been a god send. We got our daughter evaluated in july by Hannah. Hannah not only did the evaluation but she also has been our...
Jenny A.
14 September 2023
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I want to like this place I really do As a mother you never want to hear that your baby needs any kind of therapy. I quickly wanted to get him the help...
Elizabeth J.
25 January 2021
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Praise God for Monkey Mouths They are handling this COV19 stuff so well. We can choose to do teletherapy from home or go to their place. They are really...
Rebekah M.
18 March 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.