Pediatric Speech Therapy in Katy, TX
Support for Clear Communication and Confident Expression
When a child struggles to communicate, it can affect everything from learning and social interaction to confidence and behavior. Pediatric speech therapy helps children develop the skills they need to express themselves, understand others, and participate more fully at home, at school, and in their daily lives. At the Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing, our speech therapists work closely with families to understand each child’s needs and create a clear, individualized plan for progress.
What Is Pediatric Speech Therapy?
Pediatric speech therapy supports children who have difficulty with communication, which may involve challenges with speech sounds, language development, understanding and using words, or social communication skills.
While the terms are often used together, speech and language are not the same. Speech refers to how sounds are produced, including clarity, articulation, and fluency, while language refers to how children understand and use words to communicate ideas, such as vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension.
Some children may need support with speech, others with language, and many with both. A comprehensive evaluation helps identify where a child may benefit from support and allows therapy to be tailored to their specific communication needs.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Speech Therapy
Your child may benefit from pediatric speech therapy if you notice:
- Limited vocabulary or difficulty combining words
- Trouble pronouncing sounds or being understood by others
- Difficulty following directions or understanding questions
- Frustration when trying to communicate
- Delayed speech or language milestones
- Challenges with social communication, such as taking turns in conversation
- A history of frequent ear infections
- Hearing impairment
Our Approach to Pediatric Speech Therapy
At the Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing, speech therapy is highly individualized and family-centered. We begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and communication needs. This evaluation may also include a hearing screening, if indicated. Our speech therapists collaborate closely with our audiologists and occupational therapists when needed to ensure your child can achieve the best outcomes.
Therapy sessions may be play-based, structured, or a combination of both, depending on what works best for your child. We also strongly encourage parent involvement and offer strategies you can use at home to support your child’s progress beyond their therapy sessions.
For children with hearing loss or hearing impairment, our speech therapists work closely with our audiology team to ensure therapy aligns with each child’s hearing needs, devices, and listening goals. This coordinated approach helps support clearer communication and more consistent progress.
What Can Your Child Achieve with Speech Therapy?
Pediatric speech therapy may help your child develop skills such as:
- Clear and accurate speech sounds
- Expanded vocabulary and sentence structure
- Understanding and following directions
- Expressing wants, needs, and ideas
- Social communication and conversational skills
- Confidence in communicating with others
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, early support can make a meaningful difference. Our team is here to answer your questions, explain your options, and guide you toward the right next step for your family.