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North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy

In-home services across Houston and nearby

5.0(10 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsTelehealthIn-homeCenter-based

Ages served

Children (CAS screening as young as 18–24 months); no upper age limit explicitly stated

Availability

Accepting new clients

Setting

Center-based · In-home · Telehealth

Languages

English

Overview

Speech Therapy for autism in Houston

Tucked in Houston's Heights neighborhood, this private practice focuses almost entirely on children whose speech challenges go beyond what typical outpatient settings handle well — particularly Childhood Apraxia of Speech, motor speech disorders, Gestalt Language Processing, and sensory-motor feeding difficulties. Sessions run in the clinic, via telehealth when appropriate, or occasionally at home for children with complex medical needs. Intensive programs and seasonal speech camps round out the options for families who need a faster pace or more concentrated support.

Best for

Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, neurodivergent communication profiles, or complex motor speech and language needs whose families want specialized, individualized care and active coaching in how to support progress at home.

Their approach

Every session draws on evidence-based motor speech methods — DTTC, PROMPT, Kaufman K-SLP, and Gestalt Language Processing among them — layered into play-based, neurodiversity-affirming work. Parents are invited into sessions rather than kept in the waiting room, and each family leaves with a home program so therapy skills carry into daily routines.

What to expect

The practice is private pay only; families receive a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement, and FSA/HSA cards are accepted. A waitlist exists for CAS and motor speech services, but free 15-minute phone consultations are available while families wait.

Services

Services & specialties

Ages
Children; CAS assessable from approximately 18–24 months
Focus
childhood apraxia of speechmotor speechlanguagearticulationgestalt language processingfeeding/swallowingsocial-pragmatic
CCC SLP
Yes
Settings
centerin-hometelehealth

The people

Meet the North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy team

Team includes 2 speech therapists.

Kim Garcia

Owner / Speech-Language Pathologist

M.S.CCC-SLPApraxia Kids Recognized ProviderPROMPT IIDTTCKaufman K-SLP (K-SLP)Certification in Speech Intelligibility Treatment (SIT)Gestalt Language Processing
With more than 20 years working with pediatric communication disorders, Kim Garcia founded North Star in 2019 to bring specialized, family-centered care to Greater Houston. She holds advanced certifications in PROMPT, DTTC, Kaufman K-SLP, and Speech Intelligibility Treatment, and is recognized by Apraxia Kids for her expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.Read more

Alexis Broussard

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

M.S.CCC-SLP

Alexis Broussard is a certified pediatric SLP on the North Star team, focused on helping children with communication delays and disorders.

Payment

Insurance & payment

Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue
8AM–6PM
Wed
8AM–6PM
Thu
8AM–6PM
Fri
11AM–6PM
Sat
7AM–12PM
Sun
Closed

Reputation

What families say about North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy

5.0
10 reviews
Positive reviews100%
5-star reviews100%

Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.

Good to know

Common questions about North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy

What ages does North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy serve?

North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy serves ages Children (CAS screening as young as 18–24 months); no upper age limit explicitly stated. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.

Does North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy offer telehealth?

Yes — North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy offers telehealth in addition to in-person care for families across Texas, where clinically appropriate. It can be a practical option for follow-ups or for families a long drive from the clinic.

Where is North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy located?

North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy is located at 2003 W 43rd St Suite 202, Houston, TX 77018, serving families throughout Houston and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.

Is North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy accepting new clients?

North Star Pediatric Speech Therapy is currently accepting new clients in Houston. 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.

2003 W 43rd St Suite 202, Houston, TX 77018

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