We offer the following services: Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy (available to our Speech clients)
Speech-Language Pathologists at our clinic can assess and treat the following disorders but are not limited to: articulation/phonological disorders, receptive/expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, feeding disorders, oral-myofunctional disorders, autism spectrum disorders, apraxia and oral-motor disorders, selective mutism, voice disorders, social language disorders, and literacy disorders.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
Our son started therapy with the team here when he was almost 3 and at that time he was pretty much non-verbal. His progress has been great. 9 months later he has a vocabulary thats expanding pretty much daily and hes demonstrating language learning in so many ways. Weve worked with Kaylee and Brooke theyve been great to work with and have really helped us as parents to stay focused on the right activities and routines to help our son and also help us understand our sons speech development better.
Anna DesRochers
26 August 2023
google review
I have been bringing my son to Pediatric Speech Therapy of Forsyth for the better part of a decade and they have always upheld the highest quality of services as well as a lovely facility but the thing that far out shines all else is the amazing people who work here. They are happy with bright smiles and have a keen sense of how creativity unlocks the path to learning.It means the world to me to know that my sons speech therapist truly cares for my boy. Ms. Kari is so devoted to and gifted in helping children work through the barriers they can face socially and in communication. She is ever evolving her methods to specifically engage my son with his personal interests and talents. I am forever grateful to her and STOF for all the support they have given my family
A St
26 August 2023
google review
My son has been receiving speech therapy here for a couple of years now. Ms. Kari is his therapist. She is the best She is very patient understanding and kind She answers any questions that we have and gives us worksheets and ideas to do at home. My son loves Ms. Kari We are thankful to have found speech therapy of forsyth
Rachel Grant
26 August 2023
google review
Our family is very blessed to have found speech therapy of Forsyth our son has improved so much since coming here with his speech and behavior.. My son loves Ms. Kaylee she is very patient and understanding I love how she sets goals for my son and he actually achieves them.
Sedacia Fredrick Rice
26 July 2023
google review
Speech Therapy of Forsyth has been so incredibly valuable to my toddler. Hes been seeing Kaylee L. since he started over a year ago. Hes very timid and shy around new people and extremely comfortable and excited to go see Ms Kaylee twice a week. His speech has made leaps and bounds over the year. She helps by showing me how to model properly so I can extend the learning at home. I 100 recommend this facility and Kaylee. Ive told numerous people about Speech Therapy if Forsyth
Shauna Brown
26 July 2023
google review
As a staff member and a parent of a child that goes here - this practice is amazingMy sons speech therapist is Katie she is so good with him I have seen so much progress since he started with her this year. All of the therapists are all such amazing people with big hearts and you can truly tell they love what they do.The director Michele puts so much care and devotion into this practice. It truly wouldnt be the same without her. I highly recommend coming here to any parent that has a child in need of speech therapy services. You wont regret it
Kayla Priest
26 June 2023
google review
Speech Therapy of Forsyth has been great for my 4 year old. She is shy and quiet spoken but is very comfortable during her sessions. Her therapist Ms. Brooke is attentive patient knowledgeable and offers great feedback and strategies for us to use at home. She is flexible and responsive to making changes in the therapy based on my daughters specific needs. We have been here for a little over 6 months and I can honestly see great strides and improvement in my daughters articulation and confidence in communicating. We have had the chance to work with a few other therapists here and they are all amazing While this journey can be daunting the support flexibility expertise and care offered here gives me peace of mind that my daughter will continue to grow and develop in her speech.
Kimberly Chapman
26 June 2023
google review
I cant say enough great things about this place We only just started speech therapy for my son about 6 weeks ago but we have been thrilled with his progress already and the care he has received. His therapist Brooke is incredible you can tell she truly cares about my son and our family and he absolutely adores her. He cant wait to go play with Ms. Brooke every week From my first phone call to our first session the communication was wonderful and we knew what to expect in our process prior to starting. I highly recommend Pediatric Speech Therapy of Forsyth to anyone considering speech therapy for their child
Laura Rawls
26 June 2023
google review
We are very happy with the care treatment and approach Speech Therapy of Forsyth has done with our son. Kaylee is an amazing speech therapist. She is kind friendly professional. Our son connected with her since day 1 and weve seen improve with each session. Hes starting to talk a lot and express himself so well. Kaylee has been patient and so approachable that our son really likes her and is excited to go to speech therapy. We cannot thank Kaylee enough
Sana Khan
26 June 2023
google review
I have been talking my daughter to speech here for several years. Throughout this time I have seen great improvements. But I have to say her current speech therapist Ms. Kaylee is just extraordinary the greatest. I jave seen the most improvement with her. She gives my daughter homework and follows up with my daughters school pathologist in order to be on the same page.I definitely recommend Pediatric Speech and especially Ms. Kaylee.Thank you Ms. Kaylee You are the best
marco aguado
26 June 2023
yelp review
Speech Therapy of Forsyth is a wonderful Clinic for children and their families. The Therapists are role model clinicians that are passionate about what...
Kaitlyn K.
07 May 2022
yelp review
We have been going to Speech Therapy of Forsyth for almost 3 years. We have seen two therapists and they have both been wonderful. The therapists here are...
Nicole V.
14 May 2019
yelp review
My daughter has been going here for about a year now. We love it Chloe is her speech pathologist and my daughter cant wait to see her every Wednesday. Her...
Jayme B.
08 May 2019
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.