Holly Leoni at Austin Area Speech and Language Services was wonderful to work with. Levi felt…read morecomfortable with her right away and genuinely enjoyed his time in sessions. She not only engaged him in a fun, supportive way, but also gave me practical tips to help expand his language and encourage more speaking at home. Overall, it was a great experience and I'm very grateful for her help.

My son saw Susanne for about 2 years to help with his speech development after he stopped sucking…read morehis thumb. Honestly, cannot say enough good things about her. She made sure that we had the info we needed to work with him at home, and worked with his teacher so that he could get additional support in his classroom. She always went above and beyond, and was such an amazing support and resource for us during some challenging times and transitions. My son formed a genuine bond with her, and he actually teared up when he "graduated"! You can really tell she cares about the kids she helps! She is so knowledgeable and warm - it is rare to find someone who is experienced, excellent at what they do, and still can make your kid laugh and enjoy the session! She helped build my sons confidence and we are so grateful to her for all her care and consideration! She is AMAZING!!

We've had our son at From the Heart for Occupational Therapy and some Physical Therapy for over two…read moreyears. Susan and the whole team there are incredible therapists, and the facility includes a full gym which is helpful for physical needs beyond writing, gross and fine motor skills, etc. They have so many fun games and activities, and our son absolutely loves his therapist. He can't wait to go each week.

Had such a lovely experience! Wonderful and caring staff and extremely knowledgeable. They truly…read morecare about my child and made immeasurable progress. Highly recommend From the Heart!

After my son kept getting in trouble at school, a friend told me that he sounded like a 'sensory…read morekid'. I didn't know what that meant, but she suggested that he have an OT evaluation. After having an evaluation at kidventures, the OT took the time to explain Sensory processing disorder and she gave me lots of resources that my husband and I could implement at home. My son loves going to "play" there and he talks about the "big gym" all the time! His OT did a school visit and kept in contact with his teacher to help her understand his behaviors and sensory needs. It's amazing that he can sit still through circle time now and is much better at following directions. He is even more coordinated and able to keep up with his friends during sports activities. The best part has been that his confidence has grown and we are so grateful for the services here.

Attending therapy services at Kidventures has been a game-changer for our family. I had been at…read moreanother therapy center for several months, with no noticable improvements in my daughter. I was starting to doubt the value of occupational therapy when someone referred me to Kidventures. From the initial evaluation, I could tell that they GOT my daughter. They REALLY SAW HER, so the plan that was developed was specific to her needs/goals. They knew what/when/how to tackle the issues to help her develop. I was included every step of the way and encouraged to participate. I received valuable feedback after every session and was given suggestions for things I could do at home to further help. My daughter is now a different little girl-she's mastered so many skills and continues to amaze me with her progress! Her physical abilities, as well as the ease with which we now move though our lives (those difficult transitions are sooo much easier!) make for happier days immediately and long term hope for a bright future. I can't thank Jen, Angie and the staff at Kidventures enough. If you are a fellow parent of a child with special needs, I know you want to trust your child to capable AND caring hands. That's what you'll find at Kidventures!

Emily Cohen is wonderful! Emily started with my 6 year old daughter in the summer of 2018 thru…read moreJanuary 2019. While my daughter was receiving Speech at Her elementary school, my husband and I felt she needed more personal and private help. Ms. Emily can yo our home every Thursday after school. She was prompt, on time and my daughter loved the time with her! Ms. Emily helped my daughter with many letters/sounds. My daughter had trouble with S, SH, CH, J, G and a few more! Emily was awesome and my little girl is speaking so much clearer! I highly recommend Tandem Speech.

Emily Cohen is an amazing speech therapist. My son has ASD and his language delays are very…read moresevere, but Emily is extremely patient and invested in his development. She allows me to be present during the sessions, which is incredibly helpful to reinforce language stimulation during the rest of the week. Her at-home service is convenient and affordable, and my son looks forward to "playing" with her every week.

We are grateful to have Emily as our child's speech therapist. We were particularly looking for a…read moreprovider with gestalt language processing experience and her knowledge is exceptional in this area. She is helping my child navigate the stages beautifully. It is also priceless to have Emily be neurodiversity affirming in her approach to speech therapy! Emily is professional, on time, and creative with her speech therapy sessions!!!

Wow. We find ourselves saying this a lot about our son's speech now. When we ran into challenges,…read moreEmily continued studying until she found the most effective strategies. She was the perfect teacher, and our son misses not seeing her because she made speech therapy so fun for him. Having Emily come to our home helped us so much with our busy schedules, and we are forever grateful for the speech skills she helped our child develop--skills that will last a lifetime!

My child goes here, and it has been a wonderful experience. The attention and care he receives are…read moretruly exceptional. The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with such warm, positive energy--it immediately puts you at ease. The facility is always spotless and well-organized, which reflects their high standards of cleanliness and care. It's a nurturing, cheerful environment that makes both kids and parents feel welcome and comfortable.

From the owner: Success on the Spectrum is a dedicated Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy clinic committed to…read morehelping children with autism reach their full potential—with no registration fees and no wait list. Our evidence-based approach features individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s unique needs, fostering growth in communication, social skills, and daily living abilities. Backed by a compassionate and highly trained team, we provide a supportive, engaging environment where children thrive. Our mission is to empower families and equip them with the tools for lasting success—both in therapy and everyday life.

In November, I had a procedure to remove papillomas (warts) from my vocal cords. A month later the…read morecords looked okay, but my voice quality was not good. My voice was raspy and inconsistent and it often felt like an effort just to speak. Not a voice that one wants as a teacher. My ENT referred me to Lisa Famiglietti. After 3 weeks of 30-minute sessions twice a week and another three weeks meeting once a week, (a total of 9 sessions) my voice is now better than it has been in years. I cannot speak too highly of her. She gave me back my voice. I recommend doing the sessions over Thera, which is like Zoom. You save time and gas money. The remote sessions worked perfectly for me. Once again, if you are unhappy with your voice quality, I highly recommend Lisa Famiglietti.

I never thought to leave a review before, probably because I started speech therapy right as the…read morepandemic started, but I cannot let another year go by without saying that going to Central Texas Speech Therapy helped me to begin getting my singing voice back after battling chronic Lyme disease and losing my singing voice. Lisa Famiglietti was my therapist and she is the best of the best. At the time I was working with her, I was a music teacher and my voice improved and I was able to sing with more ease with my church music team. I have since changed careers and am not singing anymore, but now that I am close to finishing a PhD, I have time and the bandwidth to start doing my speech therapy exercises again. I am glad I recorded all of my sessions with her three years ago. Lo and behold, my singing voice is coming back again. It feels good to sing again and feel resonance in my face and body again. I don't know why her therapy exercises work, but they do! Thank you for helping me to get my joy back Dr. Famiglietti!

Daniel is amazing at what he does. He has been working with my mother at the brookdale lakeway…read morenursing home after she spent weeks with a breathing tube at a hospital. She has been learning to talk again and, with Daniels help, has made drastic strides. Her voice is coming back, she is able to speak in sentences again, and has bragged about her therapy to me repeatedly. After having met him today, I had to leave a review to make sure others know that if I am ever in a situation where a speech therapist is needed, I would seek out Daniel and Speech Without Limits without hesitation. He is skilled at what he does and has worked a miracle with my mother. If you are searching for a speech therapist or pathologist, I highly recommend you reaching out to Daniel.

From the owner: Speech therapy for adults and teens in the management of: Stuttering; Voice; Upper airway…read moredisorders; Accent modification; Adult Dysphagia. My goal is to provide access to high quality, 1:1 speech therapy no matter where you live. I offer Austin area in-person visits as well as secure teletherapy, allowing us to conveniently connect from wherever you are. School visits are also available with campus permission. Schedule your complimentary phone consultation today!

It has been so great working with Simone. Our son's speech was very delayed and she helped us work…read morethrough it. She has been very patient while he was nothing but resistant! Every breakthrough was so rewarding and I would recommend her to anyone.

From the owner: We specialize in speech and language disorders, stuttering, voice and accent modification,…read moreempowering kids and adults to achieve clear communication skills so they can connect with family and friends and enjoy life.

Mother daughter bonding never seemed so painful…read more In an ultimate nod to maternal codependence and karmic unity, mom and I both seriously damaged our rotator cuffs on the left shoulder recently. Hugging has been extremely awkward. Ever lose a limb? Life as you know it pretty much stops. After surgery, I chose St. David's Rehab because they have a warm pool. I love water. Once a week in water and once on land... Sounded like a good plan to me. Being in a pool made it possible to lift my arm and actually strengthen muscles that had not been used in a very long time. I had originally started at another physical therapy place, but i found their facilities disappointing and their therapists abysmal, always overlapping scheduling so i would basically get 15 mins with the therapist and then they sent me to another room to do my exercises. I thought it was normal as they would begin working with the next patient halfway through my appointment. Lots of PT places do this... Beware!* Christy led me through a series of exercises and stretches and I had 1 on 1 attention for the FULL time. She would touch my shoulder or back and make sure the right muscles were doing the work. She was encouraging but never cheerleadery. Her positive attitude and awesome sense of humor helped me work through the weakness in my arm and shoulder. With her professional guidance, I saw clearly the difference between my weakness and my pain. This office NEVER overlaps patients. Christy was prepared for every session and would take notes, recording changes in my strength and flexibility. When I need to distract myself, like when I went to get a Brazilian for the first time, I tend to talk and talk and talk. Get going on a good subject and I stop thinking about the excruciating pain when lifting an arm that hasn't been lifted in a year. Christy has a magical way to just flow with any conversation... She makes you feel comfortable whether you are a talker or just had a stroke. She can see into your humanity and she has compassion for you, but she never let me wimp out. Oh, and I tried. Last week she told me she was done, there is nothing more she can do for me and this Friday is my final therapy for this phase of rehab. I was not happy. She said rehabilitation of the injury is done and I can do my exercises without her. I respect someone who sees when their job is complete. She is not a personal trainer and doesn't want to waste my time or money. I am just feeling needy and really appreciating the attention. Jessica at the front desk was always welcoming and wonderful, making sure I had appointments scheduled. Amazing what a beautiful smile and some thoughtful words can do for someone who has suddenly become disabled. I could have only liked her more had she liked the Trans Siberian Orchestra less. ;) The other St. David's therapists seem equally as great as Christy and I am sure that each has their specialty. I am partial, however, and once you start with someone it is so so nice to not get shuffled around between 5 overworked therapists.* Sorry, i digress - that happened at the last place and is another cautionary tale. I had rockstar parking but that may have been due to choosing the 8am appointments. If you want to skip the horrid late afternoon parking lot called Bee Caves Road, sign up for the early morning time slots. I am committed to doing my exercises every day and improving my arm to the point that I am back in a month to begin strengthening my arm for swimming freestyle and playing tennis. I would even like to begin training for my second triathlon. There are many things that I can now do with my left arm. Waving goodbye to St. David's is not one of them. *Here is what I learned in the past 6 months about physical therapy clinics... There are several components to success: great therapists, great equipment, specific equipment for your injury, organized billing procedures, clear communication with health insurance, receiving 1-1 attention, therapist preparation, clarity of exercises, and patient actually doing their exercises on their own. Christy at St. David's far exceeded my expectations in all but this final component. ;)

I just read Kimberly's review of her experience with Christy Kananen at St. David's in West Lake…read moreHills. My overwhelmingly positive experience was identical to hers. I had my second hip replacement surgery in mid-April and had started at another PT place a bit closer to my home which had been recommended to me by a family member. After 3 sessions I realized I had made a mistake. I knew roughly what needed to be done because I had already had the surgery once before, so I drove over to St. David's in Westlake Hills (next to the Hills Fitness Center) for a brief meeting and liked what I saw and heard. The facility is spotless and very orderly. Jessica handled the Insurance approval and scheduling flawlessly. And then I had my first meeting with Christy. Christy did a thorough analysis of where I was (the previous PT person did not) and she definitely knew what to do for me: Building my strength but giving me exercises I could do on my own; Stretches and massages to improve my range of motion; exercises to improve my balance. Significantly, I was pretty happy with the PT I received from the first surgery (also through St. David's but at the main hospital.) However I ended up with painful calcification in the muscles and scar tissue around the new joint. I told Christy about this at the beginning of her work with me, so some of what she has done has been to prevent that problem. At my 2 month post surgery check -up...NO calcification! Today Christy told me we were going to be finished after my next 2 sessions, and I felt a bit sad...but my already enormous respect and gratitude for her increased. She has known what to do, always has had a specific plan for it (full 50-55 minute sessions, NOT 25 minute or overlapping and working with more than one person, or sending me off to do exercises with a PT tech. But she also knows when we are finished. I am exceedingly pleased about my experience here and especially with Christy.