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Preschool child in speech therapy at Diablo Valley Speech Therapy in San Fransisco Bay, CA

Pediatric Speech Therapy for Children of All Ages in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Welcome to Diablo Valley Speech Therapy

Here, every voice matters.

We specialize in helping children of all ages improve their speech sounds in a warm and encouraging environment. Whether your child has difficulty saying their own name, combining speech sounds into words, or producing one tricky sound, we can identify the root of the issue and help them speak with confidence. Our services are flexible, convenient, and effective because we believe in putting the needs of your family first.

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Our Therapeutic Specialties

Services

Speech Sound Disorders

Articulation challenges arise when a child has trouble placing their lips, tongue, or jaw in the right position to make certain sounds. We will teach your child how to position the structures in their mouth to make all age-appropriate sounds and speak clearly so that others understand them. Play activities are incorporated into speech therapy sessions as we work hard to get a high number of practice trials!

Phonological Delays & Disorders

Phonological patterns are sound simplifications used by children which are developmentally appropriate up until a certain age in early childhood. Simplification patterns can make a child’s speech hard to understand, causing frustration and communication breakdowns. We use proven methods such as minimal pairs, the cycles approach, multiple oppositions, and the complexity approach to help them learn mature sound patterns.

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

Myofunctional disorders can impact people of all ages, causing difficulty with breathing, speaking, sleeping, and eating. Our advanced training in oral anatomy, posture, and coordination allows us to identify and reduce the effects of tongue thrust, improper breathing and swallowing patterns, and lip/tongue ties. We collaborate with other health professionals and use evidence-based approaches to improve our clients' quality of life.

Speech sound therapy and myofunctional therapy in San Fransisco Bay area CA

Evaluations To Identify the Root Cause

Before we start therapy, we will complete a thorough evaluation to identify the root cause of your child’s speech sound challenges. Our evaluation findings help us select the therapy approach that will be most effective for your child– whether it is articulation based, motor based, or phonological in nature. 

A Myofunctional Approach to Therapy

Orofacial myofunctional therapy incorporates specific exercises to improve rest posture of the tongue, lips, and jaw. This is a proven approach to treat mouth breathing, excessive drooling, sleep disordered breathing, tongue thrust, recovery from tongue tie and lip tie revisions, and persistent speech sound disorders.

Meet Kti
Meet Katie
Katie Cadigan, MA, CCC-SLP
OWNER, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

I am a speech-language pathologist with experience working in private practice, skilled nursing facilities, school districts, and home-based early intervention programs. I graduated with dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders, and I then went on to earn my master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Chico. 

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I founded Diablo Valley Speech Therapy to offer focused and specialized therapy for children with speech sound disorders. By offering niche services, I am confident that I can bring the most recent evidence-based therapy approaches to my clients so that they can experience quicker growth and lasting success.

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I am a PROMPT trained therapist with advanced education in orofacial myofunctional assessment and therapy through the Myo Method. These professional trainings allow me to address the root causes regarding your child’s speech sound challenges and guide them forward through tailored therapy approaches.

 

While I may be an expert in speech sound development, I recognize that parents are the experts on their child. I encourage parent and caregiver involvement in the therapy process and support them with strategies and resources to use at home along the way. I partner with my clients' families to identify words that have meaning in their lives, such as their pet's name or their favorite toy. This allows us to work on sounds in words that are both impactful and motivating.

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In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and friends. I love to watch the Warriors play, go wine tasting, visit breweries, and go on hikes. I am working on visiting every national park in the United States with my sister, so we road-trip quite a bit together! I also enjoy being active, horseback riding, and reading when I get the chance. I have a golden retriever named Bailey who often tags along on my adventures!

Getting started with Diablo Valley Speech Therapy is Easy!
Free speech consultation

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We will begin with a free consultation over the phone to discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and make recommendations.

Speech evaluations and therapy

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We will then meet for an evaluation where we will identify the underlying factors contributing to your child's speech difficulties. 

Speech therapy in Diablo Valley

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After the evaluation we will collaboratively develop goals and a plan for where and when to meet for therapy.

And the best part? We come to you!

No need to commute! We provide services to your child where it is convenient for your family. We will meet your child at home, at their preschool or daycare, in the community, or online.

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At Home
Speech therapy at daycare and preschool in northern CA
In the Community
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Testimonials

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We absolutely adore you and appreciate all of the work you have done to help my daughter's verbal skills grow and communicate with us. We can never thank you enough for all that you have done for our family!
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Everyone deserves a voice.

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