Pediatric speech, lactation, feeding and myofunctional therapy serving Richmond, Fulshear, and Katy, TX
Katy Speech and Language provides the highest quality pediatric speech therapy services to help children reach their full potential in Richmond, Fulshear, and Katy, TX. Katy Speech and Language, PLLC is a pediatric clinic providing evidence-based speech, lactation, and orofacial myofunctional therapy. Therapy sessions and assessments are tailored to each child’s needs. Additionally, to help with parent’s busy lives, we offer therapy in our clinics, teletherapy and nearby preschools and ABA centers.
Our Speech-Language Pathologists’ treatment approach encompasses the individual as a whole taking into consideration the child’s sensory, physical, emotional, and medical needs. Our goal is to improve functional skills in a fun and caring environment where your child can flourish!
We believe parents should follow their instincts if they have concerns, an assessment lets us know if your child needs further help or is developmentally appropriate. We also understand the important roles families play in improving their child’s communication, feeding, and oral motor skills. We provide family education, training, and carry over techniques.
Our team of Speech-Language Pathologists all have their Masters and/or PhD and are licensed to provide therapy in the state of Texas. We have clinics in Katy and Richmond, TX and provide therapy in nearby preschools and ABA centers.
Katy Speech and Language is open:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm
(7:00-8:30am for appointments only)
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
(7:00-8:30am for appointments only)
We are happy to answer your questions or address your concerns. Call us today so we can help your child achieve their highest potential!
Therapy Services:
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy improves the communication and feeding skills for individuals who are delayed in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, pragmatics, and feeding.
- Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC)
- Articulation
- Apraxia
- Oral-motor disorders
- Orofacial myology
- Expressive language
- Receptive language
- Pragmatic language and social skills
- Cognition
- Phonological disorders
- Developmental language delays
- Fluency disorders (stuttering)
- Feeding
- Literacy
Lactation Counseling
Lactation Counseling assists with addressing pain, supply issues, or other breastfeeding questions. Lactation counseling can help with feeding for babies and their mothers with:
- Breastfeeding
- Bottle feeding
- Introducing solids
- Tongue/Lip tie
- Latching
- Supply
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
• Tongue placement
• Tethered oral tissues-functional assessments
• Immature chewing patterns
• Uncoordinated food manipulation
• Open mouth rest posture
• Thumb/finger sucking
Feeding Therapy
Feeding Therapy
• Picky eating
• Sensory aversions
• Puree to table foods
• Feeding aversions
Locations:
Katy Clinic
26622 Cook Field Rd Suite 200
Katy, TX 77494
We are in 1463 Office Park. Cook Field Rd is between O’Reilly Auto Parts and Primrose.
Richmond Clinic
10401 Mason Rd
Suite E501
Richmond, TX 77406
We look forward to hearing from you!
Phone Number: 281-766-3831
Fax Number: 844-615-5271
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Developmental Milestones:
Birth to 3 Months
- May startle to loud noises
- May smile when spoken to
- Familiar voices are soothing and comforting
- Varies cries depending on needs
- Cooing and gooing sounds when happy
- May smile when seeing familiar faces (mom, dad)
- Fluctuates speed of sucking in accordance to sounds
- May suck fingers if near mouth
- Fluctuates speed of sucking in accordance to sounds
- Recognizes the difference between nipple and bottle
- New voices are intriguing
- Lifts head briefly
- Turns from side to back purposefully
- Briefly (for 5–10 seconds) holds an object such as a rattle
4 Months to 6 Months
- Follows the direction of sounds with eyes
- Attentive to music and toys that make sounds
- Vocalizes enthusiasm and discontent through laughter or cries
- Makes babbling and gurgling sounds as a form of speech
- Can hold bottle without assistance from mom or dad
- Responds with an open mouth if spoon is nearby
- Responsive to the word “no” as well as changes in parental tone of voice
- Attentive to music, rhythm, and other surrounding noises
- Sits when propped up (the back may be curved forward)
- Brings hands and objects to mouth
- Holds, shakes, and bangs a rattle with hands
- Rolls from front to back and back to front
- Creeps forward when lying on stomach
7 Months to 9 Months
- Begins to self-feed food (i.e. snacks, crackers)
- Sips from cup dependent on adult holding it up (some loss of liquid)
- If presented with a spoon, will reach for it
- Makes sounds with the spoon by banging on table surface
- Favors parent feeding versus self-feeding
- Turns when name is called
- Sits with minimal support with back straight
- Creeps forward when lying on stomach
- May begin crawling
- Bears weight when in a standing position
- Holds an object and transfers it from one hand to another
- Rakes the hand to reach an object or food
10 Months to 1 Year
- Appreciates games such as peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake
- Recognizes familiar objects by name
- Starts to reply to requests through gestures and babbling
- Uses one or two words (closer to 1 year)
- Begins to imitate certain speech sounds
- Attentive when spoken to
- Consumes lumped or mashed foods
- Begins the use of rotary jaw chewing
- Sits for long periods of time
- Crawls, scoots, shakes, bangs, points, and throws objects
- May be able to pull to a stand and cruise around furniture
- May start to take a few steps
- Has a good pincer grasp (is able to pick up items with index finger and thumb)
12 Months to 18 Months
- Can recognize and point to body parts if asked
- Recognizes and points to pictures names in books
- Attentive to children’s stories and enjoys songs
- Follows simple commands and comprehends simple questions
- Uses one/two word questions (i.e. “What’s that?”)
- Puts words together to express wants/needs
- Effectively drink from a straw and grasp a spoon
- Vocabulary grows from 2-50 words
- Pulls up to a standing position
- Moves around while holding on to the couch or other furniture (known as “cruising”)
- Takes steps independently
- Puts objects in and takes them out of a container
- Squats down and stands back up
- Points at items he or she wants
- Copies some of your actions (such as holding a phone to their ear, or pointing with a remote control)
- Throws or kicks a ball
18 Months to 24 Months
- Knows how to indicate wet pants
- Uses third-person language by referring to self by name
- Involved in parallel play
- Participates in communicating social words (i.e. “hi,” “bye,” “thank you”)
- Begins imitating adults
- Gives up the bottle, self feeds, and has limited spills
- Able to swallow with full lip closure
- Vocabulary grows from 50-300 words
- Intelligible speech 25-50%
- Pronouns produced include: “I” and “it”
- Understands prepositions such as in, on, and under
- Understands directional terms such as up and down
- Uses a spoon
- Drinks from a cup
- Walks alone; may be running
2 Years to 3 Years
- Comprehends variances in meaning such as opposites
- Listens and enjoys longer stories
- Follows two-step commands
- Stutter may occur in words or sounds
- Draws attention by labeling or commenting
- Holds a cup in one hand and drinks with limited spillage
- Effectively use spoon/fork and bite through various thicknesses
- Vocabulary grows from 300-1,000 words
- Intelligible speech 50-75%
- Speech sounds produced include: /b/, /w/, /h/, /m/, /n/, /p/
- Pronouns produced include: my, me, mine, you, your, she, he, yours, we
- Begins asking “where” and “what” questions
- Understands prepositions such as in, off, on, under, out of, together, away from
- Comprehends size differences (i.e. big and little)
- Able to identify similar objects from a presented group of various objects
- Draws or copies lines or circles
- Runs and climbs
- Uses one hand more than the other while eating and coloring
3 Years to 4 Years
- Responds to name called from a distance or separate room
- Listens to electronics (i.e. television or radio) at same loudness levels as adults
- Recognizes and comprehends basic colors and shapes
- Comprehends family labels (i.e. brother, sister, grandma, grandpa)
- Begins to ask “when” and “how” questions
- Starts to rhyme simple words (i.e. dad-bad)
- Sentences contain 4+ words
- Vocabulary grows from 1,000-1,600 words
- Intelligible speech 75-90%
- Speech sounds produced include: /f/, /t/, /k/, /g/, /y/, /d/
- Pronouns produced include: “they,” “us,” “hers,” “its,” “our,” “him,” “myself,” “yourself,” “ourselves”
- Begins asking one-word “why” questions along with “is,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “how,” and “whose” questions
- Understands prepositions such as behind, in front, around, beside, between
- Able to discern the different object from the presented group
- Stacks more than 6 blocks or other objects
- Runs and climbs well
- Pedals a tricycle
4 Years to 5 Years
- Begins to comprehend sequences of events (i.e. first, second, third)
- Obeys multi-step directions and classroom instructions
- Hears and comprehends home and school conversation
- Capable of telling a short/long imaginative and dramatic story
- Understands transitioning between outdoor versus indoor voice
- Converses easily with adults and participates in conversation with strangers
- Capable of identifying letters and numbers
- Varies speech dependent upon communication partner and environment
- Vocabulary grows from 1,600-2,500 words
- Intelligible speech 90-100%
- Speech sounds produced include: /j/, /ch/, /sh/, /z/, /v/, /r/, /l/, /s/
- Asks questions that follow a pattern of “do you want to?” “are we going to?” and “can you?”
- Understands prepositions such as nearest, through, first, middle, last
- Comprehends time concepts (i.e. yesterday, today, tomorrow)
- Catches a ball that is bounced, most of the time
- Stands briefly on one foot
If your child is not reaching any of the bullet points in their milestones please call us today to schedule a formal assessment so that we can determine the appropriate course of action as soon as possible.
281-766-3831
FAQ:
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my child be in therapy?
Factors like attendance, consistency of completing homework, and parental involvement play a huge part. Each child progresses at their own pace and we are happy to help them!
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
We give assessments that provide standard scores and use developmental norms to help determine if your child exhibits any delays or disorders. Early intervention plays a pivotal role in development. It’s better to address concerns early, than wait and let the gaps widen.
How much does it cost/ does insurance cover?
The cost of evaluations and sessions varies depending on your insurance. Please contact the office for more information.
How do you work with children that can’t speak?
Treatment encompasses your child as a whole taking into consideration your child’s sensory, physical, emotional and medical needs. Our goal is to improve functional communication skills in a fun and caring environment where your child can flourish. The sessions can be targeted through play therapy or by sitting at the table with your therapist. Our therapists like to make the sessions fun by incorporating their goals into many different activities.
How long are the sessions?
Session length and duration will be recommended in your evaluation report. It varies depending on each child’s needs.
Do you provide in-home therapy?
We offer therapy in the clinic, teletherapy and, some area preschools.
Katy Speech and Language’s therapists are all licensed to provide therapy in the State of Texas and are credentialed by their respective associations.
