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Owner / Speech-Language Pathologist / BCBA
MSCCC-SLPBCBA
Autism Diagnosis & AssessmentOccupational TherapySpeech Therapy
A Therapy Connection
Center-based in Richardson, TX
4.4(20 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Ages served
Birth through adolescence
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English, Spanish
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Richardson
Built around a philosophy of never giving up on a child, this Dallas-area pediatric clinic brings speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy together with ABA services and bilingual (English/Spanish) support under one roof. Kids are seen from birth through adolescence, and parents are trained as active participants rather than waiting-room observers. Weekend appointments and a large facility give families more scheduling flexibility than most outpatient practices offer.
Best for
Families wanting a single clinic that covers speech, OT, PT, ABA, and feeding therapy together, especially Spanish-speaking households who need bilingual services.
Their approach
Each discipline works in close coordination with the others -- SLPs, OTs, PTs, and BCBAs share information so therapy plans reflect the whole child rather than siloed goals. Evidence-based protocols drive each service: SOS feeding principles, Gestalt Language Processing for AAC, and verbal behavior frameworks for ABA.
What to expect
The process begins with a comprehensive speech-language or OT evaluation; ATC handles insurance billing directly on families' behalf and coordinates reports with the child's pediatrician and school team. Limited early-morning and weekend slots are available by special appointment.
Services
Services & specialties
Autism Diagnosis & Assessment
- Age Range
- Birth through adolescence
- Deliverables
- comprehensive evaluation report
- Evaluator Types
- SLPOT
- Scope Of Testing
- speech-languageoccupational therapy
Occupational Therapy
- Ages
- Birth through adolescence
- Focus
- sensory integrationfine motorfeedinghandwritingself-regulationADLsgross motorvision processing
- Settings
- center
- Eval Process
- Formal assessments, behavioral observations, parental report covering fine motor, sensory processing, handwriting, daily living, feeding, visual motor integration, and play skills
Speech Therapy
- Ages
- Birth through adolescence
- Focus
- articulationlanguagefeeding/swallowingAACfluencysocial-pragmaticbilingual
- CCC SLP
- Yes
- Settings
- center
- Bilingual
- Yes
- AAC Experience
- Yes
The people
Meet the A Therapy Connection team
Team includes 2 BCBAs, 7 speech therapists, 5 occupational therapists, 3 RBTs.
Brittney
Director of Therapy / Speech-Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLP
As Director of Therapy, Brittney brings specialized training in pediatric feeding disorders and behavior modification, with early career experience in the NICU and outpatient clinic at Children's Medical Center before joining ATC in 2011.Read more
Traci
Speech-Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLPSOS Approach to Feeding
Traci holds her MS in Speech Pathology from Texas Woman's University and carries advanced certification in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach, focusing clinically on articulation, fluency, and picky eating in kids.Read more
Meredith
Speech-Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLP
Meredith completed her MS in Speech-Language Pathology at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, gaining broad clinical exposure across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health settings throughout her training.Read more
Yasamin
Speech-Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLP
Yasamin did her Clinical Fellowship at ATC after finishing her MS at Texas Women's University, and she channels particular enthusiasm into feeding therapy and finding whatever communication strategies work best for each individual child.Read more
Grace
Speech-Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLP
Grace earned her MA in Speech-Language Pathology from Abilene Christian University's Dallas campus, and her training included a volunteer clinical placement in Uganda with the organization Hope Speaks.Read more
Canda
Speech-Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLP
Canda holds her MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Woman's University and weaves literacy strategies into therapy sessions, drawing on her background as a certified Texas ELAR teacher and school-based SLP.Read more
McKenzie
Speech-Language Pathologist
MACCC-SLPInside Out Sensory ProgramGestalt Language ProcessingHanen It Takes Two To Talk
McKenzie earned her MA in Speech-Language Pathology from Wayne State University and holds certifications in Gestalt Language Processing, Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, and Inside Out Sensory, with focused expertise in autistic individuals, AAC devices, and early intervention.Read more
Maithili
Occupational Therapist
OTR/L
Maithili completed her Master's in Occupational Therapy in Mumbai and spent years working with children across autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and developmental delay diagnoses before joining ATC, with additional training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment Techniques.Read more
Megan
Occupational Therapist
OTR/L
Megan started at ATC as a COTA in 2018, then returned after completing her MS in Occupational Therapy from Belmont University, and she focuses on creative, family-collaborative approaches to help children of all abilities reach their goals.Read more
Jessica
Occupational Therapist
OTR/L
Jessica earned her MS in Occupational Therapy from Abilene Christian University and came to ATC with hands-on experience in Early Childhood Intervention and outpatient pediatrics, which she describes as her favorite clinical setting.Read more
Shannon
Occupational Therapist
OTDOTR/L
Shannon grew up in Dallas and returned after earning her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2025, with clinical training that included outpatient pediatrics; she prioritizes building genuine connections with children and families.Read more
Caitlin
Occupational Therapist
OTDOTR/L
Caitlin earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman's University in Dallas in 2024, with graduate clinical experience in pediatric home health, and focuses on family collaboration to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential.Read more
Krystal
Physical Therapist Assistant
PTA
Krystal completed her PTA program at Brightwood College and holds additional training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment Techniques, bringing a sports-background perspective and a focus on helping children return to the activities they love.Read more
Joan
Physical Therapist (part-time)
PT
Joan has been part of the ATC team since 2016 and spent 23 years as a school-based physical therapist with Richardson ISD prior to that, bringing deep Texas pediatric PT experience to the clinic.Read more
Taniya
Physical Therapist
PTDPT
Taniya earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Dallas and has hands-on background with premature infants in the NICU, Early Childhood Intervention, and cranial orthotic evaluations, rooted in family-centered care.Read more
Emily
Physical Therapist
PTDPT
Emily is a Frisco native who completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Baylor University in 2025 and discovered her passion for pediatrics during a clinical rotation at ATC before joining the team full-time.Read more
Farmeen
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BCBALBA
Farmeen has been practicing ABA since 2006, earned her BCBA in 2012, and leads ATC's Applied Behavior Analysis program with expertise in verbal behavior and parent training for children on the autism spectrum.Read more
Alaina
RBT / ABA Program Manager
RBT
Alaina became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2021 after managing multiple ABA centers and now oversees ATC's Dallas location and ABA program, channeling years of frontline autism support into her management role.Read more
Davina
Registered Behavior Technician
RBT
Davina earned her RBT certification in January 2025 and works with children in ATC's ABA program, with a goal of eventually earning her BCBA; she is a Texas Tech University alum from Kerrville.Read more
Kylynn
Registered Behavior Technician
RBT
Kylynn became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2025 and is simultaneously pursuing psychology and occupational therapy degrees at Navarro College, driven by a desire to help children become the best versions of themselves.Read more
Reputation
What families say about A Therapy Connection
4.4
20 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about A Therapy Connection
Will I receive a report I can share with my child's school?
Yes — A Therapy Connection provides a formal written evaluation report for your child's school and care team. That documentation can support IEP or 504 requests at school.
What does occupational therapy at A Therapy Connection help with?
Their pediatric OT supports sensory integration, fine motor, feeding, handwriting and self-regulation. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.
Does A Therapy Connection support nonverbal children and AAC?
Yes — A Therapy Connection 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 A Therapy Connection offer bilingual speech therapy?
Yes — A Therapy Connection offers bilingual speech therapy. Working in a child's home language often speeds progress and keeps the whole family involved.
What ages does A Therapy Connection serve?
A Therapy Connection serves ages Birth through adolescence. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is A Therapy Connection located?
A Therapy Connection is located at 1601 N Collins Blvd, Richardson, TX 75080, serving families throughout Richardson and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is A Therapy Connection accepting new clients?
A Therapy Connection is currently accepting new clients in Richardson. 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.
1601 N Collins Blvd, Richardson, TX 75080
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