At Therapy Smarts, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to communicate, connect, and thrive. That’s why our speech therapy team, made up of highly trained Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) — brings a combined 80.5 years of experience to supporting children’s communication development. With diverse expertise spanning articulation, language, social communication, fluency, feeding & oral motor skills, and more, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based care for kids across the Triangle.
Our therapists are part of a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic serving children in Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities — offering speech therapy alongside occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health counseling, and ABA services.
When Should I Think About Starting Speech Therapy?
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are communication milestones that can help guide families on what to watch for as children grow. Knowing these developmental markers can make all the difference in identifying when additional support might help your child flourish.
Typical Communication Milestones
Here are just a few markers that might prompt an evaluation:
- By 12 months: Uses single words or gestures to communicate
- By 18 months: Uses several single words consistently
- By 24 months: Combines two words (e.g., “more juice”)
- By 36 months: Easily understood by people outside the family
If your child is not hitting these or shows persistent communication challenges — like difficulty being understood, limited vocabulary growth, or ongoing frustration when trying to communicate, a speech evaluation may be helpful.
Our therapists look at the whole child in every visit, supporting not just sounds and words but also language comprehension, social communication, and confidence in everyday interactions.
What Speech Therapy Can Help With
At Therapy Smarts, our pediatric speech therapy focuses on functional communication skills to help children:
- Produce clear speech sounds
- Build strong vocabulary and language skills
- Improve conversational and social communication
- Address stuttering, voice, and fluency challenges
- Support feeding and oral motor development
- Boost academic participation and confidence
Your child’s therapy plan is personalized and play-based, making learning feel fun and meaningful.
Ready to Get Started? Here’s How
We make beginning speech therapy as simple and supportive as possible:
- Reach out to us — Call 919-378-1340 or send an email to office@therapysmarts.net to schedule an initial evaluation.
- Submit intake forms online in English or Spanish before your appointment.
- We’ll review your insurance benefits with you and help verify coverage.
- Evaluation & planning: A licensed therapist will assess your child’s strengths and areas for growth to recommend the best next steps.
If your insurance plan requires a referral from your pediatrician, we can help facilitate that process so your family has one less thing to worry about.
Locations We Serve
We’re proud to offer pediatric speech therapy and other services at both of our Triangle locations:
Durham Clinic
1920 NC-54 Suite 240 & 360, Durham, NC 27713
Chapel Hill Clinic
1130 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Call today to learn more about our services, (919) 378-1340
Whether you live in Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or beyond, our team is here to help your child communicate with confidence! The everyday miracle of children finding and strengthening their voice is why our speech therapy team does what we do. Whether you’re just wondering about milestones, or you’re ready to begin therapy, we’d be honored to be part of your journey. Because when children can express themselves better, they can engage more fully with the world around them and that’s what we’re here to support every single day.
