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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center evaluates and treats children and adolescents with speech, language and other communication problems. Our specialists thoroughly evaluate your child’s speech problem and provide a detailed, personalized care plan. Our goal is to improve your child’s independence, to fully express themselves and increase school success.

Conditions We Treat

  • Articulation problems, including speech, receptive and expressive language delays
  • Autism
  • Communication problems related to developmental disabilities
  • Disorders of resonance, articulation and language
  • Feeding and swallowing disorders
  • Fluency disorders
  • Language delays
  • Learning disorders

Why Choose Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology at Vanderbilt

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    Specialized care

    Our licensed speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists specialize in treating challenging disorders, including autism spectrum, Down syndrome, hearing and feeding and swallowing. 

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    Comprehensive care

    We offer your child a wealth of speech and language services. Our team works closely with your child’s medical team to provide a personalized plan of comprehensive services in communication, behavior and social skills that are appropriate to your child’s needs.

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    Community leader

    Our pediatric speech-language pathology program consults with families, professionals and teachers across Middle Tennessee. They also offer lectures in schools and other locations for teachers and speech-language pathologists.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
  • Comprehensive speech-language evaluation
  • Feeding and swallowing disorders evaluation
  • Feeding therapy
  • Group language and communication therapy
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Occupational therapy

Locations

262 New Shackle Island Road, Suite 207
Hendersonville, TN 37075
1670 West Main Street, Suite 130
Lebanon, TN 37087
919 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 200
Franklin, TN 37064

Learn About Our Preschool for Children with Autism

The Preschool for Children with Autism at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is an intensive communication program for young children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, feeding therapists, behavior analyst consultants, and specially-trained teaching assistants work to provide comprehensive services in communication, behavior, feeding, sensory and fine motor needs.