SPEECH/LANGUAGE, OCCUPATIONAL, FEEDING, AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Providing evidence-based, child-led, neuro-affirming, and collaborative pediatric therapy to Acadiana. Our clinic is conveniently located in central Lafayette.
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Providing Specialized and Evidence Based Therapy

Southern Speech, LLC was founded in 2017 by sisters and speech therapists Courtney Prince Back and Katie Prince Thibodeaux. Since then, we have expanded our services to include feeding, myofunctional, and occupational therapy to better serve the pediatric community of Acadiana. As mothers of children born with chronic health conditions and developmental delays, our personal experiences shape the evidence-based, compassionate, family-centered care we strive to provide to every child and their family. The following lists the areas that our therapists have trainings in: Expressive/Receptive Language Articulation/Phonological Disorders Natural Language Acquisition/ Gestalt Language Processing Implementation of AAC Social Language/ Play Fluency Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders ( lisp, tongue thrust, prolonged mouth breathing) Pediatric Feeding Disorders- Both Sensory and Oral Motor Based Tethered Oral Tissue ( Tongue, Lip, and Buccal Ties) Myo-Munchee trained therapists and providers Fine/Gross Motor Sensory Processing Sensory Integration Visual Perception Reflex Integration Self-Care Social Skills/ Play Speech Therapists- Courtney Back, Katie Thibodeaux, Chelsea Phillips (Lead Feeding and Myofunctional therapist), Layne Dupre, Maggie Whipp, Ann Meche, Lindsay Cutrera Occupational Therapists- Mary Broussard and Ellen Moosa Leblanc
Southern Speech, LLC
Pediatric Speech and Occupational Therapists

Services

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech/Language Therapy
  • Feeding Therapy
  • Myofunctional Therapy
  • Travel to Preschools/Private Schools

Approaches

  • DIRFloortime
  • Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI)
  • SOS Approach to Feeding
  • MNRI- Reflex Integration

Insurance Accepted

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Ochsner BCBS Plans

Testimonials

“"H" genuinely enjoys being with Lindsay and that connection has been crucial to his progress. She has also been a tremendous support to me as a mom. In moments when I was scared my son would never speak, she reminded me of how far he had already come."”

H's Mom

“"We love and adore Chelsea. She is knowledgable, patient, fun, and motivating. My daughter looks forward going to her speech sessions. Chelsea is there to answer all of my questions and her genuine passion shows that she cares about each individual child."”

E's Mom

“Maggie goes above and beyond for her clients and has helped "G" come so far with his speech and feeding. She truly cares about her clients and parents. ”

G's Mom

Location

345 Doucet Road, Suite 104-A

A street map for office location at Lafayette, LA 70503-3490

SOUTHERN SPEECH LLC

Lafayette, LA 70503-3490