Our company specializes in family centered, home based therapy services for children with developmental disabilities. We also partner with local private schools and daycares to provide therapy sessions in the school environment.
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We work with children ages 0-21 years, with all types of developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and other chromosomal/genetic conditions.
Speech therapists address many areas of speech and language development including:
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Oral motor strength and coordination (movements of the mouth)
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Communication (expressing wants, self, social interactions with peers)
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Articulation (pronunciation of words and letter sounds)
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Comprehension (processing of auditory information into reason)
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Chewing and swallowing during feeding
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Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Meet Our Lakeland Team
Katherine Barralaga, SLP
Hi! My name is Katherine Barralaga, a South Florida native with a passion for helping children find their voice. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida in 2016 and recently completed my Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology at Carlos Albizu University. I’ve had the opportunity to work in diverse settings, including public schools, private clinics, and home health. I truly enjoy working with children and families and strive to make a meaningful impact in their lives. I am bilingual (English-Spanish). In my free time, I love spending time with my kids and family, reading, writing children's books, and exploring holistic health. .
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Katherine will be providing in home pediatric speech therapy services in the Lakeland area.
Our values include excellence and service.
Do your values align with ours?
Are you a creative, energetic, and reliable therapist? Are you wanting a job that gives you the freedom to create your own schedule, choose your clients, choose the areas you travel to, and provides exceptional supervision & mentorship? At Dedicated Pediatric Therapy we're committed to our therapist's professional development and job satisfaction just as much as we're committed to our client's success.
If you have a passion for pediatrics, are flexible for patient needs, and are willing to give 110% when it comes to advocating for and treating your patients with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion- please send your resume to the email below.