Pediatric Speech Therapy in Rochester, NY

• Trauma & Resilience • Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs) • Speech Sound & Phonological Disorders • Stuttering • Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders • AAC • Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing

• Trauma & Resilience • Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs) • Speech Sound & Phonological Disorders • Stuttering • Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders • AAC • Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing

I provide pediatric speech therapy for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in Rochester, NY. Therapy is individualized and play-based, helping children build communication skills while supporting parents with strategies they can use at home.

Our Services

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  • Some children need extra support with social communication skills, including conversation, turn-taking, and understanding social cues.

    Therapy may focus on:

    • starting and maintaining conversations

    • understanding social language

    • taking turns in interaction

    • building confidence when communicating with others

  • Parent involvement is one of the most powerful ways to support a child’s communication development. I provide parent coaching to help caregivers learn practical strategies they can use in everyday routines such as playtime, mealtime, and reading.

    This allows communication skills to grow naturally throughout the child’s daily environment.

  • If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? It’s okay to ask questions. Book a complimentary consultation.

    • This is the first step! We can connect over the phone or video chat

    • We will talk about your child’s strengths and areas of need

    • You have the opportunity to tell us your concerns and ask questions

  • We provide developmental screenings as a precursor to our evaluations. These screenings are not formal evaluations but, rather, provide us with a general idea whether your child needs an evaluation.

    • Screenings last approximately 30 minutes

    • Includes a structured tool to check your child's speech and language skills

    • Includes informal screening measures such as spontaneous conversation, observation through play, checklists

    • Caregivers are provided with the screening results as well as any necessary recommendations and/or referrals

  • We provide comprehensive evaluations of speech and language disorders. Afterward, we’ll talk about recommendations and make a plan tailored to your child.

    • Evaluations of strength and movement for eating and talking

    • Evaluations of sounds and speaking or understanding language

    • Informal assessment measures such as observation, dynamic assessment and criterion referenced tools

    • Evaluation report with summary of findings, therapy goals, and treatment recommendations

  • We take a child-led approach to fostering connection and development. Engaging through play, conversation, and meaningful interactions helps strengthen the bond with your child.

    By practicing intentional and mindful communication, these early back-and-forth exchanges set the stage for a child’s success and healthy development.

  • If you’re feeling helpless, overwhelmed and exhausted, you’re not alone.

    We recognize and celebrate the unique qualities of each family, applying parent coaching principles to support them. Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers is at the heart of our practice.

See if speech therapy is right for your family

  • Many families reach out when their toddler is not yet talking, is using only a few words, or becomes frustrated trying to communicate. Speech therapy for toddlers focuses on building early communication skills through play, routines, and interaction.

    Therapy may help children who:

    • are not using words by 18 months

    • are not combining words by age 2–3

    • rely mostly on gestures instead of words

    • have difficulty understanding simple directions

    Early support can help toddlers develop language skills and confidence in communicating with others.

  • Some children develop speech and language skills later than expected. Speech therapy for late talkers focuses on helping children expand their vocabulary, combine words, and communicate more clearly.

    Sessions often include:

    • play-based language activities

    • modeling and expanding language

    • helping children learn to express their needs and ideas

    Parent coaching is also included so families can continue supporting language development at home.

  • Children with language delays may have difficulty understanding language, expressing their thoughts, or both. Therapy focuses on strengthening vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills.

    Speech therapy may help children who:

    • struggle to follow directions

    • have difficulty answering questions

    • use shorter or simpler sentences than peers

    • have trouble telling stories or describing events

If your child is struggling to communicate and you’re unsure how to help, we’re here.

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  • "Not only has our child’s speech improved, but their confidence when communicating has grown so much."

    K.L. - Parent of a school-age child

  • “She loves her students as her own and they love her right back!”

    M.S.

  • "We were worried about our toddler’s speech, but Devann made the whole process feel supportive and encouraging. Within weeks we were hearing new words."

    S.P. - Parent of a 2-year-old

  • “Her way of teaching and level setting with kids is inspiring”

    S.W.

  • "The strategies Devann shared helped us support our child’s communication at home. It made such a difference in our daily routines."

    N.M. - Parent of a toddler

  • "She would be a great asset to any child who is in the process of growing their language"

    F.S.

  • "Devann is amazing!"

    V.S.

  • "Our child actually looks forward to speech therapy each week. Sessions feel like play, but we’ve seen real progress."

    J.B. - Parent of a preschooler