Speech & Language Services

Individualized, engaging, and meaningful therapy for children and young adults ages 0-21 in St. Petersburg and surrounding communities, with telehealth services also available.

Let's Get Started

At Busy Bee SLP, we believe every child deserves a way to communicate confidently and connect with the world around them. Whether you have concerns about your child's speech, language, social communication, or AAC needs, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Schedule a Free Consultation

    We will start with a brief phone call or virtual consultation to discuss your concerns, answer questions, and determine whether we are a good fit for your family.

  • Comprehensive Evaluation

    After scheduling, you will receive intake paperwork to help us learn about your child's strengths, interests, communication skills, and developmental history. If appropriate, we will conduct a thorough speech and language evaluation to identify your child's needs and develop an individualized treatment plan.

  • Begin Therapy

    Therapy sessions are designed to be engaging, play-based, and family-centered while supporting meaningful communication growth in everyday life.

Communication support that fits your child

Therapy is designed around each child's strengths, interests, needs, and goals.

Play-Based Therapy happens through meaningful, motivating activities rather than isolated drills whenever appropriate.
Child-Led Following a child's interests can create meaningful opportunities for communication.
Family-Centered Parents and caregivers are important communication partners.
Functional Goals focus on communication that matters in everyday life.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Communication is supported in ways that respect each child's individual strengths, preferences, and communication style.
Evidence-Informed Intervention is individualized based on the child's needs, goals, and current research.

Areas of Specialty

At Busy Bee SLP, we provide individualized, evidence-based therapy tailored to each child’s unique communication journey. We support meaningful communication through play, connection, and family involvement.

Early Language Development

Supporting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are experiencing delays in language development, including:

  • First words and word combinations
  • Following directions
  • Expanding vocabulary
  • Play and interaction skills
  • Understanding language

Speech Sound Disorders

Helping children improve speech clarity and confidence by addressing:

  • Articulation disorders
  • Phonological disorders
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Intelligibility concerns

Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders

Supporting children who experience challenges with understanding and using language, including:

  • Understanding and following directions
  • Building and expanding vocabulary
  • Combining words and forming sentences
  • Using grammar and age-appropriate language
  • Answering questions and expressing ideas
  • Understanding concepts and relationships
  • Communicating wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings

Fluency Disorders

Supporting children who stutter or experience other fluency differences through compassionate, individualized care focused on effective communication and confidence. Areas of support include:

  • Stuttering
  • Self-advocacy skills
  • Family education and support

Autism & Neurodiversity Affirming Care

Providing strengths-based support for autistic children and their families through:

  • Communication development
  • Play-based engagement
  • Social communication
  • Family coaching
  • Individual support that respects each child's unique communication style

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Guidance for communication tools that help children connect in their own way.

  • AAC evaluation
  • Device implementation
  • Core vocabulary development
  • Parent and caregiver training
  • Collaboration with educational teams

Contact your Busy Bee SLP

Phone 330-280-3742
Instagram @busybee_slp
Location Saint Petersburg, FL