Heidi Armendariz
Owner/Speech-Language Therapist
M.S. Communication Disorders
Speech Therapy
Speak Freely
Center-based in Bastrop, TX
3.2(10 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Ages served
Birth to 18 years
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Speech Therapy for autism in Bastrop
A family-run speech practice with three Central Texas locations, this clinic sees kids from infancy through age eighteen for concerns spanning autism, Down syndrome, feeding difficulties, and other developmental needs. Its home base is Austin, with additional offices in Dripping Springs and Bastrop, drawing families from Hays, Williamson, and Travis counties as well. Rather than sending parents to a waiting room, the clinic invites them to sit in on their child's sessions.
Best for
It's a good fit for Central Texas parents who want a small, closely involved clinic experience for a child working through autism, feeding, or developmental speech challenges.
Their approach
Clinicians build parent coaching directly into each visit, working to hand caregivers tools they can use at home rather than treating sessions as a standalone fix.
What to expect
Before a first appointment, families fill out an online intake packet, and the office can share its list of accepted insurance carriers on request.
Services
Services & specialties
- Ages
- Birth-18
- Focus
- oral motor strength and coordination (apraxia/dysarthria)
- feeding skills
- articulation and speech sound development
- receptive and expressive language
- social pragmatics
- augmentative communication (AAC)
- Settings
- center
- AAC Experience
- Yes
The people
Meet the Speak Freely team
Team includes 2 speech therapists.
Julianna Pinson
Speech-Language Therapist
M.S. Communication Disorders
A University of Texas at Dallas graduate with a master's in communication disorders, she's treated kids at the Austin and Bastrop offices since 2009.
Reputation
What families say about Speak Freely
3.2
10 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Speak Freely
Does Speak Freely support nonverbal children and AAC?
Yes — Speak Freely has experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for nonverbal and minimally verbal children. AAC ranges from picture boards to speech-generating devices, matched to each child.
What ages does Speak Freely serve?
Speak Freely serves ages Birth to 18 years. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Speak Freely located?
Speak Freely is located at 815 State Hwy 71 #1110, Bastrop, TX 78602, serving families throughout Bastrop and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Speak Freely accepting new clients?
Speak Freely is currently accepting new clients in Bastrop. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated October 2026.
815 State Hwy 71 #1110, Bastrop, TX 78602
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