Pediatric Speech Therapy in Savannah, GA
Wee Care Pediatric Therapy provides pediatric speech therapy across Greater Savannah, and our speech-language pathologists come to you. Sessions can take place in your home, at your child’s daycare, or at one of our clinics in Bloomingdale, Richmond Hill and Springfield. We work with infants, toddlers and children through the elementary school years, whether your little one is just starting to put words together or is working through stuttering or apraxia.
We believe children learn best when they feel safe and relaxed. That’s why we bring therapy into your child’s natural environment, the everyday places where they already feel at home, with no extra stress on your family’s schedule.
Ready to get started? Contact us to schedule an evaluation, or fill out our intake paperwork online.
Speech Therapy for Toddlers and Late Talkers
Wee Care was founded in 2017 by Kelsey Knight, M.S., CCC-SLP, to close a gap she kept seeing as a speech-language pathologist. Many children who had aged out of early intervention weren’t ready for preschool yet, or didn’t qualify for the services available to them. Helping children build the skills they need for school readiness and long-term success is still at the heart of what we do.
Our sessions are play-based and designed to feel like fun for your child. We keep parents in the loop at every stage, because we believe strong, long-term relationships with families are key to therapeutic success.
Parents are sometimes told to “wait and see” when they have concerns about their child’s development. Research indicates that early intervention is key, so if something feels off, contact us for a screening.
Speech and Language Conditions We Treat
Our speech-language pathologists have experience working with a wide range of pediatric communication needs, including:
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Expressive and receptive language delays
- Childhood apraxia of speech
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related communication challenges
- Fluency disorders, including stuttering
- Pragmatic (social) language difficulties
- Oral motor and feeding disorders
- Auditory processing challenges
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
For children who use or may benefit from a communication device, our dedicated AAC Clinic, directed by our Clinical Lead and AAC Director, offers AAC evaluations with a device trial period, help with the funding process, and one-on-one coaching for parents.
Meet Our Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists
Our speech team includes more than 15 speech-language pathologists, most of whom hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), a nationally recognized credential from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, along with clinical fellows and a speech-language pathology assistant. Our therapists have advanced training in specialized approaches, including Beckman Oral Motor and the SOS Approach to Feeding.
Every session is grounded in evidence-based techniques and tailored to your child’s strengths, challenges and goals. No two children communicate the same way, so no two treatment plans look alike.
What Parents Say About Our Speech Therapists
“My son saw Kelsey for a few months and it made the biggest difference in his speech. She gave me the tools to work with him at home which made a huge difference also. I love the home environment. To me it makes a world of difference in the outcome. Less hectic and stressful for the child. My son now talks my ears off.” – Taylor E., Parent
“Both of my kids have had speech therapy through Wee Care and we absolutely LOVE them. My son currently uses Mrs. Anna and she’s phenomenal. He looks forward to going to his speech appointments each week. He’s more aware of words and pronunciation, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the entire team at Wee Care!” – Kelly D., Parent
“We love Wee Care, my daughter looks forward to seeing Estella every week. She makes therapy fun, and engaging. We have made amazing progress in just a few months.” – Emma D., Parent
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Speech Therapy
It can be hard to know if your child’s communication is developing on track. If you notice any of the following, it may be time to talk with a speech-language pathologist:
- Limited babbling by 12 months or few words by 18 months
- Difficulty being understood by family members or caregivers
- Trouble following simple directions or responding to their name
- Frustration or behavioral challenges related to communication
- Stuttering or disfluent speech patterns
- Challenges with feeding, chewing, or swallowing
- Difficulty interacting or playing with peers
- Regression or loss of previously acquired language skills
Speech and Language Milestones by Age
Every child develops at their own pace, but these milestones can help you know what to look for. For a more detailed checklist, see the ASHA communication milestones.
Birth – 6 months
- Coos, gurgles and makes pleasure sounds
- Recognizes voices
- Responds to “no” and to changes in tone of voice
- Uses the sounds /b/, /p/ and /m/ in babbling
Age 7-12 months
- Understands “no” and “hot”
- Waves bye-bye
- Says “mama” or “dada”
- Understands and responds to their own name
- Uses 1 to 3 wordsUnderstands no and hot
Age 2- 3 years
- Speech is 50% to 70% intelligible
- Talks about toileting needs, matches colors and requests items by name
- Identifies several body parts
- Follows two-part directions
- Uses 2- to 3-word phrases
- Answers “where” and “what” questions
Age 4-5 years
- Counts to ten by rote
- Listens to short, simple stories and answers questions about them
- Uses sentences of 4 to 5 words
- Tells about experiences at school, at home and with friends
Age 5-6 years
- Uses many descriptive words, such as adjectives and adverbs
- Knows common opposites
- Follows three directions given in a row
- Speaks in sentences that are mostly grammatically correct
- Understands concepts of time
- Realizes other people have ideas and feelings that may differ from their own
Age 7-8 years
- Understands opposite analogies easily
- Understands terms such as alike, different, beginning and end
- Reads simple text and writes many words
- Controls the rate, pitch and volume of their voice
- Carries on a conversation at a near-adult level
In-Home Speech Therapy for Kids Across Greater Savannah
Our licensed therapists travel within a 26-mile radius of Greater Savannah to see families in their own homes. Our in-home service area includes, but isn’t limited to:
- Savannah
- Pooler
- Richmond Hill
- Wilmington Island
- Bloomingdale
- Georgetown
- Berwick
- Southbridge
- Port Wentworth
- Guyton
- Rincon
- Midway
Not sure if you’re in range? Take a look at our Home Therapy Service Area page or reach out and we’ll let you know. If you’d rather come to us, our clinic locations in Bloomingdale, Richmond Hill and Springfield also offer pediatric speech therapy services.
Pediatric Speech Therapy FAQs
Yes. Our therapists provide in-home speech therapy within a 26-mile radius of Greater Savannah, including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Bloomingdale, Wilmington Island and more. We can also see children at daycare or at our clinics in Bloomingdale, Richmond Hill and Springfield.
If we’ll be billing insurance, yes. Your child’s doctor can fax the referral to our office, or you can drop off a hard copy. If you’re paying privately for an evaluation or therapy, a referral isn’t required.
It all starts with a comprehensive speech and language evaluation. We take the time to understand your child’s strengths, challenges and the goals that matter most to your family. Based on the results, your child’s therapist creates an individualized treatment plan with specific, measurable goals. From there, sessions are play-based, engaging and designed to feel like fun. Your therapist tracks progress, adjusts goals as needed and keeps you updated on every milestone.
We’re in network with Medicaid/SSI and the Georgia Medicaid plans Peach State Health Plan, Amerigroup and CareSource, plus Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare Prime and Tricare Select, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR. Reach out and our team can answer questions about your child’s coverage.
If your plan doesn’t cover our services or is out of network, we offer competitive private pay rates. Grants and payment assistance may also be available through SupportNow. Visit our Insurance & FAQ page or contact us with questions about your coverage.
The sooner the better. Research indicates that early intervention is key, so if you have a concern about your child’s speech or language, there’s no need to wait. We see children from infancy through the elementary school years. Contact us to set up a screening.
CCC-SLP stands for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. It’s a nationally recognized professional credential from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and most of our speech-language pathologists hold it. Our CF-SLP team members are clinical fellows completing their supervised fellowship year.
Start with the milestones and warning signs on this page. If your child isn’t meeting milestones for their age, or you simply have a gut feeling something is off, an evaluation with one of our speech-language pathologists is the best next step.
Accepting New Patients – Serving Families Throughout the Greater Savannah Area
Wee Care is accepting new patients across Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Bloomingdale, Garden City and the surrounding communities. Whenever you’re ready, reach out to our team with questions or to schedule an evaluation, and we’ll help your family get started with pediatric speech therapy at home, at daycare or in one of our clinics.
912-421-0140