Helpful guidance for parents who wonder, “Does my toddler need speech therapy?” from a local pediatric speech language pathologist in Knoxville, TN.

I’d love to tell you a little bit about my values and the way I approach therapy so that you can see if I am the right therapist for your child.

Learn about early communication milestones, “late talkers” and the difference between a language “delay” and “disorder”.

Stuttering can affect a child’s confidence and communication. Learn what stuttering is and how therapy can support children who stutter.

Apraxia of speech can look different from other speech delays. Learn common signs of CAS and when it may be time to consult a speech therapist.

Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to coordinate speech movements. Learn the key signs parents should know.

Every child develops speech at their own pace, but certain milestones can help guide parents. Learn when speech errors are typical and when to seek help.

Is your child hard to understand? Learn what speech sound disorders are, how they affect intelligibility, and when speech therapy may help.

Not all speech therapists specialize in the same areas. Learn why their scope of competence matters when choosing the right therapist for your child.

Confused about what a speech therapist actually does? Learn how speech-language pathologists help children develop speech, language, and communication skills.

Meet Emily Davis, pediatric speech therapist and owner of Garden Speech Therapy in Knoxville. Learn about the heart behind the practice and the families it serves.