Speech • Language • Late Talkers • Autism • Feeding
Speech Therapy for Children in the Houston, TX area
We offer pediatric speech therapy in clinics, daycares, and ABA centers.
Explore our services
Speech therapy for late talkers
Thrive supports late talkers through play-based speech therapy and parent coaching. We serve children from 18 months to 16 years across nine Greater Houston clinics.
Autism communication support
We provide neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy for autistic children, including AAC and support for gestalt language processors. We do not perform autism diagnostic evaluations.
Gestalt language processing
Thrive offers individualized, neurodiversity-affirming support for gestalt language processors. Contact our team to discuss your child’s communication needs and the appropriate clinician and clinic.
AAC speech therapy
Thrive provides individualized AAC and alternative communication support for children, including autistic children. Contact our team to discuss the appropriate next step for your family.
Pediatric feeding therapy
Feeding evaluations and therapy are offered only at our Brookshire and Cypress Towne Lake clinics. Call 281-982-1313 to discuss an evaluation and the appropriate location.
Childhood apraxia of speech
Our Magnolia clinic offers formal childhood apraxia of speech evaluations and individualized therapy. Families can call 281-982-1313 to discuss evaluation scheduling.
Let’s Begin with an Evaluation
What to Expect from the Speech Therapy Evaluation Process
Every child begins with a comprehensive speech therapy evaluation. This helps us understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and how to best support their communication needs.
The process is gentle, individualized, and designed to help your child feel safe and comfortable.
Here’s what to expect during the initial evaluation:
During the evaluation, your speech therapist will take an individualized approach to learn how best to support your child’s communication.
A parent interview to learn more about your child’s development and goals
Play-based observation and interaction with your child
Standardized testing or informal assessments, depending on age and needs
Evaluation of speech sounds, language skills, social communication, and more
A follow-up conversation to review results and talk through next steps
After the evaluation, you will receive a written report with recommendations and a personalized therapy plan. The Thrive Speech Therapy team is here to guide you through the process and help you feel confident moving forward.
Our Therapy Philosophy
and What You Can Expect
Building Communication Through Strengths-Based Therapy
Our Approach to Pediatric Speech Therapy
At Thrive Speech Therapy, we offer neurodiversity-affirming, play-based speech therapy services for children throughout the Greater Houston area.
Our team of dedicated speech therapists honors every child’s communication style and builds therapy around their strengths, interests, and goals. Our sessions are warm, collaborative, and rooted in real-life outcomes.
Therapy at Thrive is never one-size-fits-all. We meet each child where they are and create a supportive environment where communication can grow naturally through connection, curiosity, and joy.
How We Support You and Your Child
Here’s What You Can Expect When Working with Us
We offer one-on-one speech therapy sessions tailored to your child’s needs that include:
Family involvement and support throughout the process
A child-led, play-based approach to practicing skills naturally
Therapists who collaborate and stay current with best practices
A positive environment that encourages confidence and connection
We’re here to support your family with compassionate speech therapy for children that’s backed by research.
Speech & Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy helps children feel confident and understood as they learn to express themselves more clearly. During your child’s session, your speech therapist will:
Support speech sound development and clarity
Help your child build their vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension
Target expressive and receptive language through play
Encourage social communication and conversation skills
Integrate goals into daily routines and activities
We help children communicate with confidence and in their own words, at their own pace.
Autism Support
We provide neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy for autistic children, including those who use AAC to communicate or are gestalt language processors. During your child’s session, your speech therapist will:
Honor your child’s natural communication style and strengths
Use child-led, interest-based activities
Provide support for AAC and alternative communication methods
Guide you on how to model and support communication at home
Build trust, connection, and engagement
We help autistic children feel understood, supported, and empowered to express themselves authentically.
Speech Therapy for Late Talkers
Speech therapy for late talkers supports early language development through play, connection, and parent involvement. During your child’s session, your speech therapist will:
Encourage first words through songs, movement, and play
Strengthen understanding of routines and simple directions
Build early vocabulary through hands-on activities
Coach you on how to support language at home
Focus on connection before correction
We help your child find their voice— and give you tools to support their growth.
Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy helps children feel more comfortable and confident during mealtimes. It’s designed to support picky eating, sensory needs, and oral-motor skills. During your child’s session, your feeding therapist will:
Use play and exploration to build comfort with food
Address chewing, swallowing, or oral-motor challenges
Reduce mealtime stress for your child and family
Incorporate sensory-friendly strategies
Share simple tools you can use at home
We make progress at your child’s pace— turning mealtimes into moments of growth, not struggle. Feeding therapy is available at our Towne Lake and Brookshire clinics.
If you are searching for “speech therapy near me”, you’re in the right place.
Thrive Speech Therapy serves the greater Houston area and is accepting new clients. Click here to get started.