Alyssa Fairchild
Owner and Founder
M.S.CCC-SLPDIR FloortimeHanen: More Than WordsLAMPBeckman Oral Motor CertifiedDTTC (Advanced Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing)
Speech Therapy
Katy Speech and Language
Center-based in Katy, TX
4.8(131 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsTelehealthCenter-based
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Insurance
6 plans
Ages served
Birth and up (infants through school age documented; no stated upper age cap for pediatric scope)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · Telehealth · School
Languages
English, Spanish, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi
Overview
Speech Therapy for autism in Katy
Two clinics in Katy and Richmond serve families across the Katy–Fulshear–Richmond corridor with pediatric speech, feeding, lactation, and orofacial myofunctional therapy. Every therapist holds a master's or doctorate and carries ASHA certification with a Texas license. Teletherapy is available, and therapists visit area preschools and ABA centers, making scheduling more flexible for busy households.
Best for
Children from infancy through school age who need speech, language, feeding, or AAC support — including those with autism, apraxia, or communication delays — whose families want a bilingual-capable clinic in the west Houston suburbs.
Their approach
Clinicians look at the whole child — sensory, physical, emotional, and medical factors all inform the plan. Parents receive coaching and carry-over strategies so progress continues outside the therapy room.
What to expect
Reach the clinic at 281-766-3831; staff verify insurance benefits before any services begin, with coverage through BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, MultiPlan, and TRICARE. Evaluation reports set session length and frequency, tailored to each child's goals.
Services
Services & specialties
- Ages
- Birth and up
- Focus
- AACarticulationapraxialanguagesocial-pragmaticfeeding/swallowingfluencyorofacial myofunctionaloral-motor
- CCC SLP
- Yes
- Settings
- centertelehealthschool
- Bilingual
- Yes
- AAC Experience
- Yes
The people
Meet the Katy Speech and Language team
Team includes 6 speech therapists.
Kirby Higgins
Clinic Lead
M.S.CCC-SLPCLCCLCLAMPDTTC
Kirby completed her B.A. at Rhodes College and her M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at UT Dallas, and holds both ASHA certification and a Certified Lactation Counselor credential. She has additional training in childhood apraxia via DTTC and AAC through the LAMP program.Read more
Kendyll Melton
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S. Ed.CCC-SLPCLCCLC
Kendyll brings three graduate degrees — in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Deaf Education and Early Oral Intervention, and Speech-Language Pathology — and carries both ASHA certification and a Certified Lactation Counselor credential. Her clinical background centers on early childhood intervention and children with hearing loss.Read more
Dr. Richa Deshmukh
Speech-Language Pathologist
PhDCCC-SLPLAMP
Richa earned her master's in India and her PhD from Ohio State University, and has spent the past six of her 10-plus clinical years focused on autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. She is LAMP-trained for AAC and delivers therapy in Hindi and Marathi.Read more
Rhiana Bayne
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLPIAOM member
Rhiana received her M.S. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and is an ASHA-certified member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology, with focused training in feeding therapy, tongue thrusts, and orofacial myology. She has also earned an ASHA Award for Continuing Education.Read more
Melissa Wiggins
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S.CCC-SLP
Melissa trained at the University of New Brunswick and Dalhousie University, then practiced in Alberta, Canada from 2015 before relocating to Texas. She holds ASHA certification and a Texas license.Read more
Payment
Insurance & payment
BlueCross BlueShieldCignaMultiPlanTRICAREUnitedHealthcareUMR
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30AM–5:30PM
- Tue
- 7:30AM–5:30PM
- Wed
- 7:30AM–5:30PM
- Thu
- 7:30AM–5:30PM
- Fri
- 8:30AM–12:30PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Reputation
What families say about Katy Speech and Language
4.8
131 reviews
Positive reviews96%
5-star reviews95%
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Katy Speech and Language
Does Katy Speech and Language support nonverbal children and AAC?
Yes — Katy Speech and Language 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.
Does Katy Speech and Language offer bilingual speech therapy?
Yes — Katy Speech and Language offers bilingual speech therapy. Working in a child's home language often speeds progress and keeps the whole family involved.
What insurance does Katy Speech and Language accept?
Katy Speech and Language works with plans including BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, MultiPlan, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, 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 Katy Speech and Language serve?
Katy Speech and Language serves ages Birth and up (infants through school age documented; no stated upper age cap for pediatric scope). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Does Katy Speech and Language offer telehealth?
Yes — Katy Speech and Language 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 Katy Speech and Language located?
Katy Speech and Language is located at 26622 Cook Fld Rd Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494, serving families throughout Katy and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Katy Speech and Language accepting new clients?
Katy Speech and Language is currently accepting new clients in Katy. 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.
26622 Cook Fld Rd Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494
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