Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy · Sandy Springs, GA
Pediatric Speech Therapy
Every child has a story to tell. When speech and language challenges get in the way, our evidence-based pediatric therapy helps children find their voice — and the confidence to use it.
Evidence-based care from Amanda Smith, MS, CCC-SLP — 10+ years of clinical experience in Sandy Springs, GA.
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Clearer Articulation
Targeted therapy helps children produce sounds correctly so their speech is understood by teachers, peers, and family — building confidence in every conversation.
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Language Development
We address vocabulary, sentence structure, narrative skills, and comprehension to close developmental gaps and support school readiness.
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Confidence & Participation
As speech improves, children participate more fully in class, friendships, and daily family life. Communication skills underpin social development.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Initial Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment identifies your child's specific strengths and areas of need across articulation, phonology, language, fluency, and oral motor function.
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Individualized Treatment Plan
We develop a goal-based therapy plan matched to your child's age, developmental level, and the concerns you've raised as a family.
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Engaging Evidence-Based Sessions
Sessions use play-based activities, structured practice, and real-world tasks to make therapy motivating and effective for children of all ages.
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Parent Coaching & Home Practice
We provide clear home practice guidance so you can reinforce therapy goals throughout the week — parents are key partners in progress.
Is This Right for You?
Signs Your Child May Benefit:
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Difficulty understanding your child's speech at age 3 or older
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Sound substitutions or omissions beyond expected age norms
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Limited vocabulary or short sentences for their age
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Difficulty following directions or understanding what is said
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Stuttering or disfluency that persists beyond age 4
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Social communication challenges or difficulty with peer interaction
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Teacher or pediatrician concern about speech or language
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Late talker at 18-24 months with fewer than 50 words
If you're concerned, an evaluation is the right first step. Key milestones: 50 words by age 2, 75% intelligible to strangers by age 3, fully intelligible by age 5. If your child misses these, contact us.
We work with children from approximately 18 months through adolescence, with therapy materials tailored to each child's developmental level.
Most children are seen once or twice per week during active treatment. Session frequency is based on severity and therapy goals.
Most major insurance plans cover medically necessary speech therapy for children. We recommend contacting your insurer to verify benefits before scheduling.
Yes. Telehealth sessions are effective for many pediatric speech goals, especially for older children. We discuss the best format during the evaluation.
Give Your Child the Gift of Clear Communication
Schedule a pediatric speech and language evaluation at our Sandy Springs clinic. Early intervention produces the best outcomes.
