Nicole Rhodes
Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner
M.S.CCC-SLPPROMPTVitalStim
Speech Therapy
Creating Voices
Center-based in Dallas, TX
5.0(6 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Insurance
6 plans
Ages served
Newborn–18
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Speech Therapy for autism in Dallas
Inside Pediatric Associates of Dallas, a small team of speech-language pathologists sees kids from infancy through age 18 for everything from apraxia and articulation delays to feeding challenges and autism-related communication needs. The clinic is owned and operated by its own therapists rather than an outside group, and it grew out of two SLPs sharing a single therapy room into today's staff of four. Individualized evaluations and treatment plans are the norm here, not a one-size-fits-all script.
Best for
Best suited for Dallas-area parents who want a pediatrician's-office-adjacent SLP practice for kids working through apraxia, feeding and swallowing issues, or autism-linked communication delays.
Their approach
Sessions lean play-based and are built around each child's specific goals, with therapists coordinating directly with pediatricians and outside specialists as needed. A couple of staff bring extra certifications to the table, including PROMPT training for childhood apraxia of speech and VitalStim for swallowing and dysphagia work.
What to expect
Plan on roughly an hour and a half for the first evaluation, with intake forms sent over ahead of time so the visit can focus on your child. After that initial assessment, your therapist maps out a schedule and frequency together with you, and families outside the clinic's insurance network can request a completed HCFA form to try for reimbursement.
Services
Services & specialties
- Ages
- Newborn–18
- Focus
- apraxiaarticulationexpressive languagereceptive languagephonological processingfluencyfeeding/swallowingsocial-pragmaticAAC
- CCC SLP
- Yes
- Settings
- center
- AAC Experience
- Yes
The people
Meet the Creating Voices team
Team includes 3 speech therapists.
Margaret Sumrell
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.Ed.CCC-SLP
Margaret came on board in 2021 with a background spanning adult rehab, schools, private clinics, and home health, and now focuses on articulation, language, and motor speech disorders alongside autism spectrum work in kids.Read more
Kailey Gumm
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
B.S.SLP-AKaleidoscope Model for Feeding
Kailey is finishing her master's while working as an SLP assistant, drawing on home health experience with autism, sensory feeding issues, and articulation and language delays. She favors play-based, sensory-integration methods and carries a Kaleidoscope Model feeding certificate.Read more
Amelia Abernathy
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Amelia splits her time between a school-based caseload and after-school and summer appointments at Creating Voices, where she works with kids on articulation, language, fluency, and voice disorders as well as autism and AAC use. She joined the team in 2025.Read more
Payment
Insurance & payment
BSW Plus HMOBSW Plus PPOBSWH Employee PlanBlue Cross Blue ShieldUnited HealthcareUMR
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Reputation
What families say about Creating Voices
5.0
6 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Creating Voices
Does Creating Voices support nonverbal children and AAC?
Yes — Creating Voices 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 insurance does Creating Voices accept?
Creating Voices works with plans including BSW Plus HMO, BSW Plus PPO, BSWH Employee Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, UMR. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
What ages does Creating Voices serve?
Creating Voices serves ages Newborn–18. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Creating Voices located?
Creating Voices is located at 7859 Walnut Hill Ln #200, Dallas, TX 75230, serving families throughout Dallas and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Creating Voices accepting new clients?
Creating Voices is currently accepting new clients in Dallas. 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 July 2026.
7859 Walnut Hill Ln #200, Dallas, TX 75230
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